Qwiigley

Qwiigley BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist

Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

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  1. California CRNA Programs

    Qwiigley replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    UCLA does not currently have a nurse anesthesia school. They do however use CRNAs. USC and Cal State Fullerton/Kaiser have very good programs. Texas Weslyan uses some clinical sites in So Cal....

  2. Med school for experienced CRNA?

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

    You have quite a bit of good information and good points that are made. While I agree with what you are saying, some institutions do not support nursing research. I have worked at Childrens Hospital...

  3. CRNA questions.

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

    All these questions are answered in the "sticky" section at the top of the page. Read those and if you have more questions (that are not covered there) feel free to ask them at that

  4. What can CRNA's do when they get burned out of providing anesthesia?

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

    I've never heard of one that did, but I imagine you could do anything you want or interests you. Research, education, volunteer at Operation Smile, Doctors without Borders, etc. Maybe

  5. Kaiser/Fullerton

    Qwiigley replied to Qwiigley's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No there is no break for working at Kaiser. But the tuition is much better than most other schools, since Kaiser sponsors Fullerton's program exclusively. You will also do several clinicals at KAiser...

  6. Kaiser/Fullerton

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For those of you interested in Kasier's program (or who have been accepted into next year) Kaiser has just added 2 more clinical sites, making a grand total of 18 sites. Each student will go to apprx...

  7. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    I apologize for the typos above. I'm tired. 24 hr shift ended this am and another starts tomorrow at 0700. Gonna be a tough

  8. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    Congrats Chris on making your own informed decision. Either way, you made the choice that was right for you. I know you will be happy and proud. Good luck! And remember: Never, never, never, never...

  9. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    Let's take this line by line: "We are a non profit hospital and are required to make the top salary's public info." I don't understand this statement. Sorry. (It may have to do with the 24 hours...

  10. Socialized Medicine

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

    People who are saying that it is not socialized medicine and who are saying that nObama is not trying to get rid of private insurances are not looking at the entire picture. nObama wants to make...

  11. Army/navy Reserve

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

    I did consider going into the Reserves, but realized that I was not willing to risk going to war. You have to be able to commit to this. The Reserves, as with all military service is around for a...

  12. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    What has that got to do with the price of tea in China???? This is a totally different discussion. If you are interested in my personal opinion on AA, please refer to the latest AA blog. PS: why...

  13. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    That is wrong... and actually pretty darn rude. We here at All Nurses.com are not rude to other nurses. If you are here as a Doc or RT please respect our site. My neighbor is an anesthesiologist. I am...

  14. California CRNA Programs

    Qwiigley replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    UCLA has CRNAs, but their new grads that they hired this year just got down graded to ICU nurses with the promise of re-hiring them as CRNAs when the economy is better. Cedars does not have CRNAs at...

  15. California CRNA Programs

    Qwiigley replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Be careful what you are saying about

  16. California CRNA Programs

    Qwiigley replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That is incorrect. Kaiser is so CRNA friendly that they are the biggest sponsor of Cal State Fullerton's CRNA program. They provide all their sites (including Hawaii), all of the office space and PAY...

  17. California CRNA Programs

    Qwiigley replied to CoCo612's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sue; You sound very bitter. I have been a nurse here in California for 10 years. I have been respected and never abused. I AM now a CRNA in So Cal. I love my job and am very happy here. Please don't...

  18. Scrub caps

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Looking for scrub cap resources. Anyone? Post link

  19. Any one getting down sized yet?

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Northern California is downsizing hospital support staff in the very large company I work for. So far only Project managers, file room etc and not nurses yet. Since nurses generally work short...

  20. Confused & don't know what to do

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

    Usually, yes. Schools prefer that you are completely ready to commit. If you start and 1/2 way thru you just can't do it (for some reason or another) They can no longer put anyone else in there. This...

  21. Confused & don't know what to do

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

    Personally, I think you should wait a year. Enjoy life to the fullest. Commit to your husband and family. Then go to school the following year whole heartedly and supported by those you

  22. So what would you all suggest...

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

    Don't get too bogged down. The clipboard idea is good. Some type of drug manual (people are on all kinds of things and there are 10 different names for them all!) The boojie is a great idea. Drug...

  23. Any CRNA's out there in southen CA willing to let me shadow?

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

    Private message me. I will see if I can get you a place to shadow in your area. Once ur a CRNA, you have friends many

  24. Any CRNA's out there in southen CA willing to let me shadow?

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

    Where are you in So Cal? If you are close, I will check with my organization and chief and try to get permission. I'd be happy to let you follow me on one of my shifts. I work either a 16 hr or a 24...

  25. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

    Qwiigley replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA2BKY; You will need to be the nurse that could handle these Level I trauma patients when you are a CRNA. If you get into school, and you finish (very difficult) you will be responsible for the...