Qwiigley

Qwiigley BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist

Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

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  1. Time for the Lowering of Dues at the AANA?

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

    Keep the dues at the current amount, but the innerworkings of the AANA should cut operating costs. We all have to tighten our belts, so should OUR organization. Get rid of the

  2. Job dynamic...

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

    True, Foraneman. Good communication with your surgeon is important. All ORs are different, but after you have earned respect from the rest of the team, it can be very rewarding and at times...

  3. Why would anyone do the ARMY/NAVY CRNA program?

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

    I personally have worked with many of the Navy CRNAs. They are educated well beyond a standard program. They get experience you could only dream to get. They are well respected by those of us who are...

  4. Any CRNA's that love their job but........

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

    I was going to respond to foraneman, but have self-censored. Congratulate me on my

  5. Chronic pain

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just went to the California Assoc Nurse Anesthetists Spring meeting in Palm Springs. One of the lecturers was about pain management by Chuck Griffis (I think). He talked about NMDA receptors and the...

  6. Anesthesia Consents- question

    Qwiigley replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Depending on the level of the SRNA, they could possibly be competent to take the care, but the point is you asked for NO SRNA. The anesthesiologist is at fault. I would pursue this otherwise other...

  7. Any CRNA's that love their job but........

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

    Be the best nurse you can be. Think of the patients and what you can do for another human being that changes and improves their life. Get some time in. Experience all there is. THEN, look at advancing...

  8. CRNA jobs less available in CA?

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

    Geographically it is one of the most desired placed to live in the country. It is always sunshine, and happiness. Positive, can-do attitudes, etc. More than any other place in the world. People come...

  9. Is it true that CRNA programs want at least 5 years of experience?.....

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

    Said by a youngster! Many, many schools take a wide range of ages and experience. This broadens the education of all the students. I was 40 when I went to CRNA school. I did not have the distractions...

  10. CRNAs Educate Obama on Supervision Rules- www.change.gov

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

    This is a really important

  11. Describe your job

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

    This question has been asked quite a bit. Go to the SRNA section, you will find tons of answers. Each CRNA works differently. I work in a very large institution in So Cal. I am Supervised only....

  12. What to wear?

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

    Watch the make-up and nails. Keep them both as you would appear at work. (minimal make-up and short, unpolished

  13. taken boards max. times and failed

    Qwiigley replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    WHEW! That was exhausting! Back to the original post, yes, what school do you go to? Did you go to any test prep courses? What were your grades in school? Do you just have test anxiety? Maybe you...

  14. crna market saturation

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

    Managers in general hate to lose good staff to higher education and even more so to anesthesia school. Continue with your dreams, but remember money is not everything. Go for what you love and you...

  15. taken boards max. times and failed

    Qwiigley replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Last time I checked, the name of this website was ALLNURSES.com Am I

  16. taken boards max. times and failed

    Qwiigley replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "Loveanesthesia", Really informative, well thought out response. Thank

  17. taken boards max. times and failed

    Qwiigley replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    jwk, what's with the nastiness? This is so unlike

  18. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Qwiigley replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If the tats are not showing, it does not come into the discussion at all. It is no ones business. And therefore does not interfere. Private is just that. Keep your privates, private. And thanks for...

  19. CRNA's: What luxuries did you allow yourself after graduating and starting work ?

    Qwiigley replied to Fill my brain's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is in the CRNA web right? CRNA school is nothing like RN school. It is the hardest thing I've ever done. I breezed thru nursing school. CRNA school is tough.

  20. taken boards max. times and failed

    Qwiigley replied to Jax13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You must be certified before practicing anesthesia. We are held up to a higher standard that any of our peers (both nurses and MDs). Contact your BON, and contact a private tutor. Preferably someone...

  21. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Qwiigley replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, I was born in this century and I don't think that tattoos are a good idea. I don't like to see exposed tattoos when I have a person taking care of me whether a waiter or a professional...

  22. Paralytic Question

    Qwiigley replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't use a paralytic when called for an emergency intubation in the ICU IF I can ventilate witha mask. If not, I have to find a way to ventilate and quick. If the pt is still breathing on his own,...

  23. Organ Harvesting Anesthesia

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

    Dear Organdonor nurse; It sounds like you were annoyed with this thread.. Sorry. This is an anesthesia thread and it is written from our point of view. When you work your entire career to keep a...

  24. Help: Tattoo Ideas!!

    Qwiigley replied to SRNA11's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This debate is as old as the abortion debate. You won't change anyones minds. They each have their own opinions. Personally, I don't think anything permanent on my body is a good idea. Once you...

  25. Blood Patch

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

    We don't get much call for relieving spinal headaches. I think I've had to do 2 in 5 years. (Others in our practice have done some also). Blood patches work great. But we all need to remember to...