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  1. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    MmacFN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nice article, Mike My assumption that it could take up to 15 minutes for absorbtion of IM atropine (depending on site of injection) is commonly taught in both medical school and nursing school....

  2. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is an interesting discussion After reading all the info from CRNAtoMD and everyone else as well as the bill proposal itself, i can see a case for both sides of the argument. However, once im in...

  3. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    tran Cool! Im hoping i always feel the same way as you clearly still

  4. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    MmacFN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Mike Im not suggesting standing by like Gomer Pyle :) Im suggesting using the drug correctly to reverse the parasympathetic vagal response, and that would be IV/IO. While i understand that not all...

  5. Death Penalty Anesthesia

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is this even something CRNAs can do? Or with the need to pronounce does it preclude CRNAs from the

  6. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    MmacFN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey mat Everything i have read suggests that IM atropine is both unpredictable in HR change and duration and often dosent begin to take effect for > 15 minutes. How is it helpful? As for breaking...

  7. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Tran Ive always been this way, i have no explanations Once i decide to do something its a competition with myself to do the best i can and learn as much as possible. Much of the anesthesia...

  8. Had my interview Figured u guys would be interested :P

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey Tran Yup they told me they usually do come clinical questioning but it is always taliored to the experience of the individual. Obviously i have no idea they typical interview process as im not at...

  9. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ahh We are on the same page then. I learned the lesson in my first year nsg school and have no problem "playing the game". I agree with you, the SRNA who shoots their mouth off in the OR will learn a...

  10. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey tran Interesing that the higher paying would be more pro CRNA! I assume many of those places are the "MDs dont want to live there" type areas. Seems they are places where alot of locums are. Is...

  11. Few questions about the field....

    MmacFN replied to Julzz819's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey tran Excellent advice, keep it

  12. Are Online Classes in NA school common?

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey ray Seems like a very progressive idea. At the rate im going I may have as many as 5 MSN core classes done by the time i could start anesthesia school (assuming they take them wherever i get in)....

  13. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey there First off, it was a joke. I have both argued and learned from Dr. Mattox in the past as well as attended his conferences in Vegas. Clearly, the guy is a genious (hence the 4 brains comment)....

  14. Are Online Classes in NA school common?

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No i know there isnt a school with the CRNA program online. However, i have since found out there are a number of programs with the entire MSN portion online. You can actually do all these classes...

  15. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Deepz You have been around for a long time like yoga. What has your experience been in this respect? Are there "places" where CRNAs get to practice to scope and have (typically) much better MDA CRNA...

  16. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    MmacFN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ahh Well that is unusual. IM atropine wont be helpful to the kid 15 min post injection if they are hypoxic and bradycardic from a vagal episode secondary to laryngoscopy. I wonder why they would ask...

  17. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    MmacFN replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey there As a PALS and ACLS Regional Faculty, there is no IM dose for atropine in regards to unstable kiddies. Really, atropine is a second line med for peds bradycardia as it is often not a vagal...

  18. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    ami Very nice. That sounds more like what im looking for. What part of the country do you work

  19. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Yoga Appreciate yer post. So essentially, its about money and perception but mostly money. Is this common practice in most ACT places? I dont mean this in a bad way to the Anesthesiologists, but...

  20. Few questions about the field....

    MmacFN replied to Julzz819's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Julzz Be glad you didnt become a PA, they are bootlickers. Comming from Canada where NPs are only used in moderation and PAs do not exists I was blown away to discover what they were and their level...

  21. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For what reason would an MDA push the drug? Thats seems totally senseless to me. Also, if yer at Ben Taub say hi to Dr. Ken Mattox. His brain is as big as 4 peoples even if his personality is as blank...

  22. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    jwk Nicely written. I am not knowelgeable enough about the issues to really comment, ill leave that for the experienced CRNAs. I would like to ask some questions though as you seem to have spent time...

  23. The Most CRNA friendly States

    MmacFN replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    good point nite I consider "friendly" high level of practice autonomy (but ACT is OK as long as there is autonomy in pracitce), practice to scope, full range of cases and good pay. The pay would be...

  24. AANA members

    MmacFN replied to heartICU's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey nite If thats the case then it would seem that the ASA isnt interested in collaboration at all. I am not in favor of seeing this bill go through and hoping that AANA can get a similar bill or...

  25. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    MmacFN replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ah.. the hated thread revives!!! Well let me tell you, I have changed my views in some ways. I still believe that diprivan can safely be given in the ER by ER physicians. However, they MUST have...