Qwiigley

Qwiigley BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist

Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)

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  1. CRNA Opportunities - Hawaii

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

    20 years ago I did part of my residency at the Kaiser in Honolulu. The people there were amazing! I loved working with them! I know some CRNAs who currently work there. They are

  2. Is it still worth it to become an RN?

    Qwiigley replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a RN for 25 years and a CRNA for 20 of those. There are so many different kinds of opportunities with a RN license. If one doesn't fit you, try another. LVN/LPN jobs are the low man on the...

  3. Apex CPC modules

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took the exam and now I have to complete the Core Modules. They are soooo tedious! I first purchased the AANA set. They were beyond horrible. So now I bought the APEX. They are better but still...

  4. BSN->DNP or MSN->DNP?

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

    Don't bother getting your MSN. Your school will incorporate that portion of you schooling. I would do things as a critical care nurse to make me a better candidate. Do leadership and skills and...

  5. Med school drop out, now a CRNA. Ask me anything...

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

    I bet you are glad you don't have the huge student loans you would have had! Now you can have a life,

  6. get 'em breathing

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

    Perfect anesthesia, in my opinion, is when the last stitch is put in, the patient is breathing on SIMV with good Vt, ETCO2, and RR and ready to pull the ett/lma. Drapes come down as the dressing is...

  7. OR turnover times

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is a big push this season to move to a 21 minute turnover time in the OR. (Wheels out to wheels in) My question is what is your average turnover time in your institution, (letting us know how...

  8. This may be a silly question, but I need advice...

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

    Zebra F301 fine point in black all the way. I've had the same pen for 7 years now (refilling as necessary). I love it

  9. OR turnover times

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

    Seems like if you have 5 cases scheduled and you cut off 10 min from your turn over time, you only gained 50 min. Right? Not enough time to add another case. Where is the money saving? Yes, there are...

  10. Do I have the innate characteristics of a potential CRNA?

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

    Remi; That's pretty harsh and completely untrue. My class had 800 applicants, they accepted 30. (and that was 7 years ago) The "old timers" are retiring at a pretty clipped pace; therefore they need...

  11. Do I have the innate characteristics of a potential CRNA?

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

    No way to know at this point. Don't be discouraged. Try us again when you have completed your BSN. You will be able to kow if you can handle the stress of critical care and response with quick...

  12. Anesthesia options for insertion of traction pins

    Qwiigley replied to edogs334's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Depending on the location of the patient and the surgeon/doctor it can be done under conscience sedation (I'd go really heavy propofol gtt) or under general. I doubt it would be under a spinal except...

  13. degree obtained

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

    Personally I hated the nursing part of my MSN degree. The anesthesia portion was much more interesting and relevant to what I wanted/needed to

  14. Advice from experienced RNs please!!!!!

    Qwiigley replied to Missy89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I liked nursing, but then I think it was because I immediately went into a Level One Trauma Center for pediatrics in the PICU. I could have never gone to a floor or (gasp) a community hospital....

  15. Uterine atony

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

    Good questions, though. Many people can learn from questions like this, especially students. Ask away. There are so many CRNAs who are very experienced on this site. Remember, there are no stupid...

  16. Clinical sites in CRNA school

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

    Most schools (I've heard) will listen to their student requests, but mostly assign their students to many different clinical sites. One of the interview questions at Cal St Fullerton is what you feel...

  17. Hats, masks and bonnets in the OR suite

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is your institutions policy on ANESTHESIA personnel wearing their own hats and bonnets? (instead of disposable) Can you wear warmup jackets? Are you allowed to wear shirts under your scrubs?...

  18. Hats, masks and bonnets in the OR suite

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

    I've contacted our hospital librarian and asked him to look for research on this issue. If I get anything worth posting, I

  19. CRNA's! Did your program have a strong clinical component?

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

    I've been out for over 5 years, but when I was at Cal State Fullerton/Kaiser School of Anesthesia we obtained OVER TWICE the required amount of cases. There was specialty clinicals at the Navy in San...

  20. One year CRNA program?

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

    It is not possible to get your clinical hours for the requirement to take the boards. Actually many of the current 2 year programs are seriously considering adding a year or so to their program. Gone...

  21. Could I follow Both Dreams? An FNP and then in the furure CRNA?

    Qwiigley replied to Health-Nut's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly, it seems like you need to spend some time working as a critical care nurse before deciding. You may love being an education focused nurse. If you "thrive" on traumas and critical patients,...

  22. Hats, masks and bonnets in the OR suite

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

    We will be changing our policy soon, so the more information I can get the better. What do you all

  23. Computerized hospital records

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

    Correction: The company we are using is Epic. The actual program we are using is called Health Connect. Just wondering: Do other hospital's EMR communicate with each other? Is there a master design...

  24. Computerized hospital records

    Qwiigley posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is your institution using computerized hospital charts? Are they connected to all of your associated clinics, sites and local pharmacies? What is the name of your system? Do you see the patient...

  25. Do crna's wear lab coats?

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

    I agree with Stanman1968. We are not in much patient contact (generally). Of course you have the isolated bad intubations during a code, but if you've done lap chole s all day with 21 min turnovers,...