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  1. High narcotic technique help

    kmchugh replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One of my favorite techniques for carotids (which I don't do at my current location) and a lot of other vascular techniques is a combined forane/remifentanil technique. It is particularly useful with...

  2. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

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

    Roland If everything in your last post was true, then there are a couple more things I need to tell you. Again, no flames, just info based on what you tell me. Look at the history you have given...

  3. And Now, One for our Neighbors to the North

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    And you Canucks brag about this???

  4. C3--C6 Spinal injury ??

    kmchugh replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of different things can be wrong. I'm not a doctor, but the diagnosis of Reynaud's sounds to me as though your doc was hearing hoofbeats, and looking for zebra's. Might want another opinion....

  5. And Now, One for our Neighbors to the North

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hockey on grass? Bet the skates don't glide as well, do they? A decapitated head, huh? Is that what happened to the kid not picked for either team? And from what I've seen, hockey hasn't gone too...

  6. And Now, One for our Neighbors to the North

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hilarious!! Though I must say, you all can claim hockey, the only people in the US who really care about it are folks in Buffalo, NY. And they are damn near Canadian, anyway. You only have three...

  7. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

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

    Roland I've tried a few different ways to tell you something, hoping you'd catch my drift. You haven't. I'm going to try one more time. This time, I'll just be blunt. You are clearly a smart guy....

  8. And Now, One for our Neighbors to the North

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's OK, Gwen. Get some rest, we'll wait. (humming, tapping my foot.)

  9. Ketamine manufacturer

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

    Ketamine is a long way from my favorite drug, but I will use it when the situation seems to call for it. Ketamine does not have the cardiovascular depressive effects that Propofol has, so I do like...

  10. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, my interest here is pretty academic. I know my own feelings on these questions, but I'm not willing to jump up and say I'm right and "they" are wrong. There are some very strong...

  11. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    I think that Moia, HelloNurse and others DO have a point. Did we come into nursing to care for those who needed nursing care, or did we become nurses so we could pick who we cared for based on our...

  12. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, this line of reasoning only makes good sense.

  13. Survey of Nurses Rights In Abortion

    kmchugh replied to kmchugh's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus I'd have thought so too, but reading the other thread, I kind of picked up on the fact that some people felt otherwise. We already have a few votes in the other direction. I've given it some...

  14. Would you assist in abortions?

    kmchugh replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started a poll at this thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=61773 Hopefully, it won't become a flame fest that has to be closed.

  15. What would happen if someone accepted an offer from a hospital, anesthesia groups ect

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

    Snicker, snicker, snort, guffaw. Some would do well to remember that this is a relatively small field. Perhaps showing some parts of your anatomy should wait at least until you have completed a BSN,...

  16. Would you assist in abortions?

    kmchugh replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And, a gentle addition to Steph: You are correct, we should leave our prejudices at the door. However, nothing says we must leave our personal morals at the door. I am not in favor of outlawing...

  17. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    kmchugh replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus, your point about illegals being the sole problem with health care in the US is well taken. I have said before, and will say again, that our system has problems that have nothing to do with...

  18. 10 things you hate to hear your surgeon say

    kmchugh replied to mcmike55's topic in Nursing Humor

    "If the sponge count is wrong, it couldn't be my fault. I'll keep closing while you all count again." (Actually heard a surgeon say this three times. Post closure, sponge could not be found. Till...

  19. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    kmchugh replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but this makes no sense! Because you haven't had the opportunity to hear someone complain, we should raise our taxes to support them? I don't complain much, can I have my HUMMER now?

  20. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    kmchugh replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Nice. I have reflected on this question quite a bit. I don't happen to agree with you. In your mind, my disagreement means I should quit being a nurse. And if I don't want to quit, the healthcare...

  21. BSN's vs. Community college

    kmchugh replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "other." Hmmmm. I'm guessing the catch phrase of the OP's profession is "would you like fries with that?" And when she gets promoted? "Would you care to try a hot apple pie?"

  22. Pros & Cons of CRNA vs AA

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

    So far, the biggest cons of being an AA are the lack of autonomy and the limitations on where you can practice. Currently, not all states allow AA's to practice. We have about a year left on my...

  23. Why do practicing CRNAs not like OB?

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

    And nowwww back on topic: If I didn't make it clear, I enjoy doing OB anesthesia. There is a satisifaction in walking into a room of a very uncomfortable patient, and when you leave, you are their...

  24. Just how many nurses from IL do we have here at allnurses?

    kmchugh replied to jadednurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    CRNA in rural southern Il, here. I'll be here for about another year, till the contract expires.

  25. BSN's vs. Community college

    kmchugh replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I doubt it, Sunshine, since I have my MSNA. I've just never noticed any difference in the quality of care patients receive from either ADN or BSN nurses.