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  1. PONV- use of decadron and zofran

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

    Interesting, a Dexamethasone metabolite. Hmmmm, this does require further reading. Anyone have the reference Qwiigley is refering

  2. PONV- use of decadron and zofran

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

    Most providers in my setting are using Decadron 10mg and Anzemet 12.5. From one of my earlier readings, it seemed that Reglan was very ineffective as for PONV prophylaxis when given alone. In...

  3. Say it's not so

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

    Can't seem to find the group yoga. Can you give me any other

  4. Pacemakers

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

    Thanks for the good info

  5. Experience length requirement

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

    I also did not find many scholarships. AANA does give out a few. Many people seem to do well in anesthesia after only a limited ICU experience. I think more experience gives people a greater ability...

  6. Gonzaga Interview!!!

    Brenna's Dad replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Presently a junior student. All that yoga says is true. Plus, the cost of living in Spokane is dirt cheap (especially compared to SanFran). PM me if I can provide you with more

  7. How and What materials to take into OR?

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

    One of the best packs I've seen and the one I use is a canvas toolbox from Craftsman/ Sears. Very rugged and lined with various pockets. Regarding books, I take Mass General, Barash's Clinical...

  8. The Practice of GERD

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

    Although I know, "What do you do?" questions are fraught with difficulty in anesthesia, I thought it might be fun to do a little poll regarding anesthesia and GERD. So to all the anesthesia providers...

  9. HELP: Sedation RNs

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

    I work in a Cath Lab per diem as I'm going through school. I know Versed and Fentanyl very well. As I reflect on my time there, I realize that I give much less drugs a year after anesthesia school,...

  10. integrated course load

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

    I'm in an integrated program and believe it has to be easier than a front-loaed program. It just makes sense, that learning material over two years would be easier than learning it over one year. I've...

  11. Retrospective question...

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

    I agree with all that smiling Ru has to say. I think the AANA requirement for critical care nursing is a good one. I was just wondering the other day how any of this would be possible without it. 1. I...

  12. liver failure and LR

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

    I read a blurb the other day (have NOT done my Neuro didactic yet), that Plasmalyte and LR can be converted to glucose and thus are not the fluids of choice for Neuro pts. Any

  13. Why Shouldn't I Tell?

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

    ER is definetly a high acuity area. What the schools are looking for however, is experience titrating gtts, ventialtors, etc. You'll need this in

  14. Evaulation Please

    Brenna's Dad replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You're an excellent candidate. I don't think you'll ahve any trouble at all finding a spot. best of luck to you. My only advice would be to try and get some credentialling if you don't already have...

  15. Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

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

    Also, ITSP... It's no wonder nursing has drove me

  16. Need advice from a CRNA ASAP, PLEASE!!!!

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

    It's a very good question, and one that remains controversial. Whether or not your surgery will be cancelled, will depend on the anesthesia provider and their past experiences. In the setting I am...

  17. Are CRNA programs with simulation labs better?

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

    Diprivan, As trauma stated, the technique used is to pull up and away, instead of rocking to achieve your view. A lot of instructors told me to pull toward where the ceiling and the wall meet. This...

  18. Are CRNA programs with simulation labs better?

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

    I think real humans provide the best kind of simulation. Practicing on real patients is how it's always been done. Why change now?? Could someone shed some light on what kinds of experiences the...

  19. final countdown

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

    Excellent advice. Day-by-day, assignment by assignment. Before you know it. Poof, your graduating. This is really the best job in the world. Wait and

  20. Spinal with AAA

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

    I did a AAA the other week with a spinal-general and was wondering how common this practice is. Obviously, the benefit of the spinal is for pain control post-op, but if so, would an epideral not be...

  21. triple A surgery

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

    Interesting stuff regarding indexed numbers Tenesma. I think the majority of nurses were taught that indexed numbers were more accurate and thus our preoccupation for using them. I think I'll agree...

  22. Does employment at a facility affiliated with the school help you get in?

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

    I believe it may help, but can also be a hinderance. If everyone likes you thats great. But if someone in the right position doesn't, it can suck for you. Personally, I think it's probably better...

  23. programs with deadlines in jan/feb????

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

    Gonzaga University/ Sacred Heart program in Spokane, WA. Accepts applications until jan 15, 2003. Have to

  24. Atropine and Amiodarone

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

    Just a guess here, but Amiodarone is primarily a potassium channel blocker (prolongs phase 3 of the cardiac action potential). However, it also blocks Ca++, Beta, Muscarinic, Na+ and alpha channels...

  25. canadian in crna program

    Brenna's Dad replied to canuck2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm also a Canadian. Just finishing up my first