Pete495

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  1. Question for practicing CRNAs

    Pete495 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not a CRNA, so it's difficult to give a perspective when I do not practice the profession. However, I feel hospitals and insurance companies have come to realize how valuable CRNA's are in the...

  2. tumescent anesthesia?

    Pete495 replied to FritoPie's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The Obstetrician was performing liposuction? Talk about

  3. CRNA school preference?

    Pete495 replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No school has more pull than others. As long as you have that certificate that says you are a certified registered nurse anesthetist, then you will be on your way. Go ahead and take a gander at the...

  4. Hemodynamics

    Pete495 replied to BDD's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know many who use the specific hemodynamics you are talking about. Generally, we care about the basics in the unit where I work. PAP's, CVP, CO/CI, HR, b.p, svr. But most importantly, don't...

  5. Pros & Cons of CRNA vs AA

    Pete495 replied to NurseDiva04's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Your're thinking of moving again Kevin? Thought you guys were nice and cozy there in

  6. NG tube trouble

    Pete495 replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    In regards to NGT insertion, I do NOT coil them in my hand prior to inserting them. Think about it. If you coil something, it's more likely to bend more, and get caught up in the throat. I like a...

  7. ccrn (and marriage)

    Pete495 replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Even though you didn't ask me, I thought I'd answer your question. I'm not a CRNA, but hope to start school soon as an SRNA. Many people have the perception that since they can be a nurse, then they...

  8. Philly area schools?

    Pete495 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All I can gather from that is Mentally Retarded ICU? My mind is warped right now though, so I have a sense of humor. I just worked 16 hours though.

  9. Milrinone: Anyone used this?

    Pete495 replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When I first started using Primacor, I saw a lot of great effects from it. However I think it is underused in some cases and not used at all in cases where it should be used. Many times it is...

  10. Nazareth Hospital, Phila, PA

    Pete495 replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I sent you a pm

  11. Should Anesthesia Be an only MD Profession

    Pete495 replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    good LINK DeepZ. I'd been looking for something that described the nursing side of anesthesia because all i've heard lately from peers is that anesthesia is not nursing, it's medicine. It's...

  12. Two newB questions

    Pete495 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I believe if you are a CRNA, and you are caring for a patient in the capacity as a CRNA, then you should identify yourself as a CRNA. It's ok to let them know you have a phd in another subject area,...

  13. Should Anesthesia Be an only MD Profession

    Pete495 replied to Oldsalt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a question for all you old gas passahs(CRNA's). Did you have the chance to learn clinical procedures while in CRNA school, or were they not taught? Many have the perception that in the past...

  14. just looking for advice

    Pete495 replied to Richmondrn2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know if you have a prior degree or not, but if you do, you could apply to a BSN fast trac program, which means you could get a BSN in a matter of 1.5-2 years granted that you have the proper...

  15. CRNA school questions

    Pete495 replied to uncivilizedAMDD's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've had 2-3 years of critical care experience. I did a critical care fellowship which gave me a jump on some of the other RN's out there, and I learned critical care right away. The fellowship...

  16. Why does Pennsylvania seem to have so many more CRNA schools than any other state and

    Pete495 replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with Craig. I think you should be spending more time preparing and marketing yourself to be a CRNA. I think it's absolutely great that you have a plan set forth. But I also think you should...

  17. Why does Pennsylvania seem to have so many more CRNA schools than any other state and

    Pete495 replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pennsylvania does hold the most anesthesia schools in the country. Philadelphia is a vast city, and be prepared for driving if you are going to CRNA school in philly because some schools have...

  18. Nazareth Hospital, Phila, PA

    Pete495 replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the info CRNA29. Where are you working now? The interview went very well. I actually got the acceptance letter today. They had called me last week and wanted me to come to school this...

  19. Nazareth Hospital, Phila, PA

    Pete495 replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the information. I haven't met that many people from the school, or the surrounding area, but I do have a lot of friends down that way. It is a small program, but growing every year....

  20. integrated course load

    Pete495 replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I totally agree that an integrated program enhances knowledge, and makes learning easier so that when Boards roll around, one is able to have a better understanding of anesthesia in general. I...

  21. Any one from Wilkes-Barre area?

    Pete495 replied to lizmatt's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am from Williamsport, pa. it is about an hour and a half from wilkes barre, and probably an hour from misericordia, I think. Misericordia has a good nursing program from what I understand, so I...

  22. Chest tube question????

    Pete495 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    a little late now, but did you check the measurement on the chest tube to see if it had dislodged any? Since your air leak is new, presumably one would think something happen on the trip to x-ray....

  23. what to do.....

    Pete495 replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    5 year requirement as an RN? Well, I would laugh in their faces. That's a bunch of hogwash if you ask me. Hell, it took me 6 months time to become a CVSU nurse after graduation. It could take less...

  24. The end of my blog.

    Pete495 replied to nilepoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Craig, I've been mostly a reader on this site for awhile(I don't like to call myself a lurker cuz it's so much more). I just wanted you to know how much your blog would be missed. Now that you are...

  25. For those in CRNA school or working CRNAs

    Pete495 replied to marilynmom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can tell you I did not enjoy physics in the least, and organic chemistry was hard for me, but I only disliked it, I didn't hate it. I wouldn't want to teach it to anybody, put it that way. I will...