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ready4crna?

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  1. Legal/Ethical

    ready4crna? replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although not illegal per se in any state that I am aware of, it would constitute serious bad juju ethically-not just "could be" unethical. The only scenario in which it might be remotely appropriate...

  2. NEW CRNA Program in California/Colorado

    ready4crna? replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "Sumner College of Health Sciences has now received ELIGIBILITY status from the Council on Accreditation of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and completed an onsite visit. We will now...

  3. RN Independent Contractors

    ready4crna? replied to ExCorporateRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would venture to say that most, if not all, independant contract services to hospitals specifically are provided at the advanced practice level. (NP, CNS, CRNA, etc.) I think you could provide...

  4. Texas BON

    ready4crna? replied to kdblueey's topic in General Nursing

    Many states do already, and the compact states should all be going to a paperless system in the near

  5. Stressing over GRE scores

    ready4crna? replied to sleepergirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The fact that the posted average is less than the 500/500 minimum means that someone had to be let in with a less than 1000, or the posted average would have to be above 1000. Just a thought, I agree...

  6. From school to ICU...What was I thinking?

    ready4crna? replied to ArtOfNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Repeat after me: I am only human, I am only human..... The experienced nurses in your unit weren't born that way, they went through a process just like you. Some may be stronger in some areas and...

  7. Midwives without nursing degrees risk prosecution

    ready4crna? replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure how you make the leap from homebirth to abortion- The logic is not the same in regards to these very separate issues. "Therapeutic" Abortion is a surgical procedure, Birth (whether preterm,...

  8. How Does CRNA school and clinicals compare to RN school??

    ready4crna? replied to LovePurple's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA school is to Nursing school what Climbing Everest during a snow storm is to a Walk in the Park on a sunny

  9. I Need Some FeedBack From Some SRNA's/CRNA's

    ready4crna? replied to 4aDrIa's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    -Ok, I'll field this for all the others that have answered before.- 4aD- Please educate yourself on the career that you are interested in. This board is a wealth of information (use the search...

  10. Ridiculous treatmen at MBON

    ready4crna? replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you have never physically been to the MBON on patterson ave, this field trip is worth it to open your eyes as to why the staff is like it is at the MBON. The phone conversation you had is probably...

  11. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    ready4crna? replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, but I think I became confused when you said private loans.(:rolleyes:D'oh) The lender who services the federal portion can usually handle the rest of the money up to the COA, and I guess...

  12. CRNAs: Teaching or Private hospital

    ready4crna? replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Quote: And this statement is based on...? You're certainly entitled to your own opinion. Informed, evidenced based opinion. Here is a cursory overview of "easy" cases gone bad (read death or serious...

  13. CRNAs: Teaching or Private hospital

    ready4crna? replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hpa- And your statement would be based on...? Maybe in your particular facility, but I assure you this is not the case in a majority of sites-Usually your case= your lines etc. And to drive a point...

  14. Would this qualify as other appropriate Degree?

    ready4crna? replied to TonyTovar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All the advice here is good. Just to add one more thought- A BSN will make all CRNA programs open to you, not just the ones with ".... and an appropriate bachelor's in..." It is highly competative to...

  15. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    ready4crna? replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You may want to discreetly inquire at the financial aid office at your school. Many reputable private lenders require some form of attendance verification from the school you attend and that can...

  16. Would this qualify as other appropriate Degree?

    ready4crna? replied to TonyTovar's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Although I can't speak for all CRNA programs, my school usually requires the "other appropriate degree" is a BS in something. BA's for the programs that do not require the BSN are looked at as...

  17. do you need to go to a nursing school to become a CRNA?

    ready4crna? replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok, I see where you have been misinformed. Thank you for the link and it is readily apparent where the info you got came from. I will contact the PD for the nurse anesthesia program at case and see if...

  18. do you need to go to a nursing school to become a CRNA?

    ready4crna? replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can take care of the notification for you, please provide me with the link to the above quote out of case (my searches have proven fruitless for the above faq.) and I am sure Mr.Kless will be happy...

  19. do you need to go to a nursing school to become a CRNA?

    ready4crna? replied to SBCHEV99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    WRONG. When an anesthetic is given by a CRNA, it is under the discretion of the CRNA what technique/method/interventions. There is no LEGAL REQUIREMENT that places the CRNA "under" a physician as it...

  20. consent for surgery - who's job is it

    ready4crna? replied to MIRockstarRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Informed consent is a conversation between the provider (surgeon, anesthetist, NP, MD) and the patient. The forms are a formality and are not really binding as to informed consent. It is the providers...

  21. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    ready4crna? replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The DNP would be a boon for academia in the sense of increased tuition money brought into individual schools. I do not want one, but will be forced to obtain it due to eventual licensure issues...

  22. advice for ICU<

    ready4crna? replied to momthenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I refused to get out of my car until I could leave work inside it. Listening to talk radio- NPR, sirius, Anything. That helped. My SO (also a critical care nurse) and I had a rule- really bad days...

  23. Scope of practice question

    ready4crna? replied to bluesky's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    So... who would have been responsible had a previously undiagnosed Sublux of C1-C2 taken the diaphragm out and paralyzed the patient? I guarantee the resident and charge nurse would have left you...

  24. Help....How do you Protect yourself?

    ready4crna? replied to TonyFl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, sure you have- Along with partially pregnant and a little

  25. A doctor asking you to give him a cup of coffee!!

    ready4crna? replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    I would tell him what I say to my kid. No "please", no can do. Treat him with the same respect he gives you. Crutches or not, he needs to act like an adult. The question I always ask myself when...