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  1. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

    Brenna's Dad replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although it is my understanding (from informal conversations only), that Anesthesiology historically has attracted the so called dregs.... I no longer believe this to be the case. Many of the newly...

  2. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

    Brenna's Dad replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would be interested in learning more about anesthesiology residency education. Specifically, hours spent in didactic per week and level of supervision during cases. Also, do physician anesthetists...

  3. What a Joke

    Brenna's Dad replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nope, not for a

  4. Doctor recommendation

    Brenna's Dad replied to badgernurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also did not have a physician recommendation letter at my time of application since I was doing fairly short locum assignments at the time and didn't really know any physicians that

  5. What a Joke

    Brenna's Dad replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As we all know, the opt-out is only about monetary reimbursement... CRNAs do not require physician supervision to practice anesthesia anywhere in the United States. Even in New Jersey......

  6. What a Joke

    Brenna's Dad replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That's a wacky statement, since it is entirely not

  7. Gonzaga interview advice?

    Brenna's Dad replied to TSG's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A suit really isn't necessary at Gonzaga. They are looking to see how you are as a person. A suit is simply my person

  8. Why Mayo CRNA program is not top rated?

    Brenna's Dad replied to WestCoastRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've heard that Mayo is light on regional and light on lines... but this is definetly third party information. I'm sure someone here can set this

  9. Gonzaga interview advice?

    Brenna's Dad replied to TSG's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations on your interview. Wearing a suit is not mandatory. In fact, several people have gotten accepted when not wearing a suit. My advice, however, is to dress for success. But that's just...

  10. Left alone in OR

    Brenna's Dad replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We're independent during the last year of the program. MDA for induction, emergence. MDA or CRNA one-on-one for wee Peds,

  11. what am i doing wrong?

    Brenna's Dad replied to kjt2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also would recommend calling the schools and discussing the weaknesses in your application or interview. Many times there are simply many more qualified applicatants than spots and there is nothing...

  12. MAT Test

    Brenna's Dad replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I took both. The MAT test is purely analytical. I scored very well on the analytical part of my GRE, probably because I had taken the MAT before. Both tests are probably not that useful in...

  13. Demand for CRNAs in the northwest

    Brenna's Dad replied to futurenp's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm gradutating from Gonzaga in less than six months, and there seemed to be jobs almost anywhere in the Northwest I looked. The difficult part of course was finding the perfect

  14. Med/surg

    Brenna's Dad replied to shirleyTX's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My gut instinct is to tell you to go to tele. But, RoxyBen does bring up a good point. You do get excellent experience in Med/Surg. My initial nursing experience was on a Med/Surg unit, and I still...

  15. Interview last yr and denied this year

    Brenna's Dad replied to RNKLTYM's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maggie has good advice. I would call the Program director and review your application and credentials and ask how you can make your application more competitive. You should also actively pursue...

  16. Ketamine for dressing changes

    Brenna's Dad replied to apaisRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ketamine is a disocciative anesthetic, but also a strong analgesic. In low doses, the analgesic effect can be very pronounced while avoiding the hallucinations etc. It sounds like ketamine (in the...

  17. RN or Anesthesia responsibility?

    Brenna's Dad replied to bsunbeam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Pre-op interview, anesthesia consent including risks, benefits, alternatives is standard of

  18. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

    Brenna's Dad replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have the drug rep earpiece and it works great. When you first start wearing it, you might think it sucks, but that's only because you are training your ear to hear the subtleties. As for standing on...

  19. Interesting Case - Pheochromocytoma

    Brenna's Dad posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had the opportuity to assist with the anesthesia of a child with pheochromocytoma last week. Three tumors all together, one on each adrenal and then one on her left pregnaglionic sympathetic chain...

  20. Making myself nuts with this assignment

    Brenna's Dad replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The movie is going to be pretty difficult to find I imagine. What I would suggest would be to capture your own movie from a video you can

  21. Interesting Case - Pheochromocytoma

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

    I will have to disagree somewhat with Tenesma's comment. We all know that the CVP isn't a very good indicator of fluid status. But I do think it is one thing we can use to trend fluid therapy,...

  22. Vasoactive drugs - down to the cellular level - Resources anyone?

    Brenna's Dad replied to cortrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Explaining the G-protein linked mechanism I'm sure would be

  23. Bradycardia in response to hypoxemia in kids

    Brenna's Dad replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Adults with MI's become bradycardic because of the lack of blood flow to the SA and AV node, usually Inferior. This is completely different than what occurs in

  24. BSN to PhD anesthesia program?

    Brenna's Dad replied to OrigamiAirplane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I believe pretty strongly that the clinical doctorate is really the future of the CRNA profession. It would be nice to see a few more programs available for CRNAs who would like to pursue this

  25. Bradycardia in response to hypoxemia in kids

    Brenna's Dad replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can't remember if I've ever heard a really good explanation. Perhaps it has to do with their immature sympathetic nervous