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  1. 38 too old for school?

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

    You are AWESOME. You're never to old for anything. As long as your alive, do what makes you happy. A CRNA friend of mine, went to CRNA school at 48 after 20 yrs in the OR. She was top of our...

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

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

    No, a few mm will not change anything. Another trick besides lots of tape, is support the head with one hand and hold the tube against the side of the mouth with the other during transport. Let the...

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

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

    Just shy of 4 years. 4 years in October since I graduated in Oct

  4. Just before the crna intubates...

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

    In short turning off the monitors is a BAD idea. People, the humans that we are can become inattentive at times. People have died b/c alarms were turned off and anesthesia provider wasn't looking at...

  5. Just before the crna intubates...

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

    THAT one word made the difference. You said nothing wrong. I was just reading too fast. It kinda reminded me of when I was in school and all the old gas passers who never had monitors coming up...

  6. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

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

    Here's a bit of motivation. In my mind, you are already a CRNA. Now you just need the training and certificate/degree to officialize it. You see, a CRNA is a lot more than just a certificate or a...

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

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

    As a CRNA, Ima call BS on your interview. Sure I understand it was b/c of what was on your CV. That is NOT at all a typical interview. You seem like a really experienced RN, top of your class and...

  8. Book: Nurse Anesthesia SECRETS

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

    Dude, Mike you read more about anesthesia than many CRNAs I know! Keep up the reading while your interest level is high. You'll make an awesome CRNA one

  9. Post up your Favorite online CEU site!

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

    Thanks for the reply. I will check it out. I just rediscovered www.anesthesiologyonline.com For $100/yr subscription, you can get unlimited CEU's. They also keep a record of your CEU's and submit...

  10. The Most CRNA friendly States

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

    You both make good points. Here's a true story. A SRNA is shadowing a CRNA who is a lesbian. The CRNA is having a rough morning and takes it out on the student. The student jokingly says (in the...

  11. Just before the crna intubates...

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

    All good responses, BUT to answer your question, he was probably looking at the ETFi (End Tidal Fraction of Inspired O2). Should be .90 and above. Most patients will reach this level with 3-5 slow...

  12. Post up your Favorite online CEU site!

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

    Cummon CRNA's ! where the hell are you? Tell me what you use and what you like? I'm starting to get impatient with this forum.

  13. The Most CRNA friendly States

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

    You're right. I should've said these states tend to be more CRNA friendly. Meaning that you can work independently from the MDAs. There's nothing quite like working with an all CRNA group or any...

  14. Few questions about the field....

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

    I'm New here and don't know if I'll be sticking around long. Was looking for a forum with more active CRNAs to chat with. to answer your questions. -Malpractice: either you or the group you work...

  15. Hello. New to Forum. Am I in the right place?

    Tranman posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi. looking for the CRNA forum to hang out with other CRNAs. How do I avoid going back to the General nurses forum? Sorry don't mean to step on any

  16. Hello. New to Forum. Am I in the right place?

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

    Thanks Stevielynn and Tweety for the tips. Wow 11K and 23K posts. How long have you all been hanging round here for? Is that as bad as asking someone's age. Oh what, thats listed right under your...

  17. The Most CRNA friendly States

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

    Generally States that are CRNA friendly are States that don't require MDA supervision. Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North and South Dakota,...

  18. Help with interviews

    Tranman replied to Seattle26's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow 127 views and no replies. Well I don't know about these schools in particular but all schools interviews share commonalities. -interview with atleast 2-3 schools. This will increase your...

  19. First job

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

    the short answer: as long as it takes. it takes some longer than others. or until you can manage a difficult airway with help from 1 or 2 RN's in the room. Until you can recognize and avoid...

  20. First job

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

    Sorry, it's late and I'm too lazy to read through that long thread. I'm sure it has good info. Here's my dos centavos. Level 1 trauma and hearts is not for everyone right away. In due time and...

  21. Hello. New to Forum. Am I in the right place?

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

    ah ha. I see my post. Guess I'm at the right party? I'll get myself a drink, be right back. OK looking for the best online sites to get CEU's that are AANA accredited? Can someone help or post up...