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  1. Labor Epidurals and Sterile Technique

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

    Huh? funny...I heard the story from my wife who saw the program aforementioned. She said it was b/c the anesthesia provider was not wearing gloves and that they thought the source of bacteria came...

  2. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    Tranman replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sorry meant to say 50hrs/wk not $50/wk. also the site is www.gaswork.com not gasworks.com sorry edit fxn is not working properly or I don't know how to properly use it. I keep getting the invalid...

  3. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    Tranman replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow! 1st I can't say I share the opinions of others here. $98/hr on a 1099 for a GRNA with no call is a Great Postion! Basically $98/hr = $200+/yr. You can take away $20K for vacation (5 wks at...

  4. Hello

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

    I can also confidently say I would've pass with flying colors either way. It may have realistically taken me an additional 30mins tops. Remember I said I studied for 3 months (4-5hrs/day) and did all...

  5. physical demands-CRNA

    Tranman replied to 2ndChance's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Physical demands are less in generel. As SRNAs, and GRNAs, you'll typically stand more b/c you're interested in learning about the case, slower at doing stuff, haven't fully learned how to avoid...

  6. Swan Lines

    Tranman replied to 2ndChance's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all, CRNA of 4 yrs now. I came from a PICU background. Never saw a swan in my life. Played with 2 briefly during my anesthesia rotation. Sat in about 5 heart cases in the last 5 yrs. Don't do...

  7. Hello

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

    Julie, congrats on finishing up your CRNA program. Here's a tip. study Valley anesthesia review. It took me 3 months to look up and study every question in that Big Valley anesthesia review (the...

  8. I want to become a CRNA

    Tranman replied to Mimi's nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's why I always recommend going to a smaller hospital with a smaller ICU. Not as busy and not all patients are super sick. Gives you a little breathing room while you get your feet wet. You can...

  9. Question for the Post Grads

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

    Hey great posts all. I am ashamed to say that I haven't been keeping up with the political front and have not read up on the ACT. I've been busy honing my skillz, making a living, and posting on...

  10. how much $ is too much

    Tranman replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Great post! Supply and Demand. CRNA salary, like everything else, is what the market will bear. Despite the "high" salaries, there is still a shortage. If you want anesthesia services, it's gonna...

  11. advantages of MSN rather than other Master's for CRNA?

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

    I don't want to confuse the situation, so I will try to clarify. All accredited programs are associated with a school of nurse anesthesia, but not all programs offer a MSN. Some, like the program I...

  12. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

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

    Thanks for the welcome darian. MmacFN, you are correct in that every job has it's routine and boring moments. The general consensus is that anesthesia has a lot of routine. A popular description of...

  13. 38 too old for school?

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

    Lizz, sounds like CRNA school is not for you. I do understand your logic. I have and will always tell people to not go to CRNA school for the money. It just happens to be a perk. I didn't realize...

  14. How much movement does it take to dislodge a tube?

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

    I agree. I can't see any good reason to cut the tube. Especially in burn patients! If this is a practice that would affect my patients or myself, I would quickly try to go to upper management of...

  15. Post up your Favorite online CEU site!

    Tranman posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Trying to get a list of approved CEU online sites going. Hopefully CRNAs here will add to the list. I'm new here and get the feeling this forums for SRNAs and wanna bees. So here are a few well...

  16. 38 too old for school?

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

    I'm not suprise to hear that. Also heard that many work in rural areas. So during your time off (if you have any). No malls, fancy restaurants, no "culture" around. Complete opposite for CRNAs....

  17. 38 too old for school?

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

    Lizz, it aches my heart to see this post. I really believe that your math and thinking are skewed....the wrong way. It seems like you've given this a lot of thought and you know your situation...

  18. hopes of becoming a CRNA

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

    So, I've been a CRNA for about 4yrs now, so it hasn't been that long since i've been out of school. Overall, I don't think the programs have changed much in 4 yrs. -should you retake undergrad chem...

  19. I want to become a CRNA

    Tranman replied to Mimi's nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wasn't sure about forum etiquette is all. If anyone really wants to know, then PM me. I usually use the internet to let off a little steam so I may have diarrhea of the mouth from time to time....

  20. advantages of MSN rather than other Master's for CRNA?

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

    None in the working world that I know of. Not sure if getting a PhD requires a MSN over MS_. I don't think this is the case but haven't researched it. good

  21. I want to become a CRNA

    Tranman replied to Mimi's nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I either can't say or shouldn't say. That would reveal my true identity. Let's say it's east coast in a very very small state. Sorry, just remember reading somewhere here not to ID

  22. Just before the crna intubates...

    Tranman replied to traumaguy8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, Im not battling you. Im just speakin in generalizations is all. Sorry if that sounded horifice. My apologies. Sounds like your circumstance is maybe a special one. If everyone in the department...

  23. Do CRNAs do probono...?

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

    Do strippers give free lap dances? JK Of course CRNA's can do charity work. Many CRNA's travel with medical teams every year to 3rd world countries to offer medical

  24. I want to become a CRNA

    Tranman replied to Mimi's nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No you're not off. Good post. Good plan, good attitude, and good luck. All the posts in this thread are generally correct. There are exceptions. I had a 3.2 gpa, I knew of a SRNA who came in on...

  25. Just before the crna intubates...

    Tranman replied to traumaguy8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    go with the flow? R U kidding me? I understand the need to work with the surgeon, but that sounds rediculous. How bout telling the surgeon that you'll lower the volume of the alarm. I would refuse...