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  1. Questions asked by Nurse Recruiter...what is the norm?

    kmchugh replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't add much to what others have said, except I'm pretty shocked. With the nursing shortage, employers are STILL acting as though there were a huge pool of nurses from which to select potential...

  2. Lidocaine question

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

    Lidocaine, in addition to being an anti-arrhythmic, is a good anesthetic. Given IV, it helps anesthetize the airway, making intubation somewhat more comfortable. Not everyone would do this, but...

  3. Thru program w/ children

    kmchugh replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Rhon There are upsides and downsides to every decision we make in life. I guess that's why its called life. There are as many opinions out there as there are people. Bottom line? Do what feels...

  4. blackmail by hospital

    kmchugh replied to poppyrn's topic in General Nursing

    On my way out the door for the last time at the old facility, I'd probably smile nice, and wave at my old nurse manager............. One finger at a time. (OK, probably not. No need to burn bridges.)...

  5. blackmail by hospital

    kmchugh replied to poppyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Poppy Keep us up to date on the new job. I never stop being astounded by foolish nursing managers. There is a critical shortage of RN's. Yet, these idiots continue to treat employees shabbily,...

  6. Sick call policy

    kmchugh replied to goldgram's topic in Nurse Management

    "Poor behavior?" Calling in? I suppose you think nurses expecting to be paid at the agreed rate is "poor behavior" as well! Face it. Sick days are a benefit, by your own admission, given by your...

  7. Nursing Theory???

    kmchugh replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to highlight a couple of things said by Dr Kate, and present an opposing viewpoint. Originally posted by Dr. Kate "But, if you really like the hard sciences as applied to health care why not...

  8. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Agree with Albug. There are things that can be learned in the ICU environment that will be helpful when you are an SRNA. However, much of what you will learn will be new. It will be based on things...

  9. Nursing Theory???

    kmchugh replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    "Gate-Control theory? That was actualy in one of our studyguides, as were about 10 drugs. They called anti-anxiety meds Anxiolytics" Actually, anxiolytics is the correct term. I giggle a bit at gate...

  10. CRNA to MDA

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

    Scurvy I am neither pro MDA or pro CRNA, if there is competition involved. I am pro-anesthesia, because I have discovered people in anesthesia tend to be very competent, very patient oriented. Sure,...

  11. Nursing Theory???

    kmchugh replied to k123456's topic in General Nursing

    My .02: When I studied nursing theory back in my undergrad program, I formulated my own theory about nursing theory. It is: Nursing theory can generally fall into two classifications. The first are...

  12. CRNA to MDA

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

    I have heard, however, of one or two CRNA's that went back to med school, followed the whole route and became MDA's. Kevin

  13. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Never heard of such a program. I don't think I've ever heard of any accelerated programs to become an MD. Kevin

  14. malignant hyperthermia

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

    Nothing new that I know of in MH. Dave hit the answer right on the head. If you have time to get a new machine, great, but generally, you won't have that kind of time. I have also heard some...

  15. malignant hyperthermia

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

    OK, so for those of you in school, pop quiz: What are the EARLY signs that should alert you to an MH reaction, and what should you do? (Hint: It isn't rising temp. That's a late sign, and if it...

  16. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    I'd probably dress semi-casual, slacks, button down shirt or polo. I don't think a suit is necessary, but perhaps a shirt and tie combo would be OK. We had a couple of people visit our class, and...

  17. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    I'd probably dress semi-casual, slacks, button down shirt or polo. I don't think a suit is necessary, but perhaps a shirt and tie combo would be OK. We had a couple of people visit our class, and...

  18. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Just this year, Newman increased their class size from 10 to 12, so that's how many get in. The class that Newman started this year was their third class to be admitted. As I recall, they had...

  19. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Just this year, Newman increased their class size from 10 to 12, so that's how many get in. The class that Newman started this year was their third class to be admitted. As I recall, they had...

  20. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Yes, the AANA Journal is a pretty good magazine. Check at the AANA website to subscribe. Can't help much more than that, since I get the magazine as a CRNA. Kevin

  21. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Monitoring Well, of course there are the "big three," heart rate (and rhythm), blood pressure, and pulse ox. Depending on the patient status and type of surgery, I may also monitor CVP and PA...

  22. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Of course you can do it, Sumstarr. I got out of the military at 33 years old, and went back to college to obtain my BSN. Graduated in 96, worked in an SICU for 3 years, then went back for my CRNA....

  23. What percentage of programs would you say offer an "in state" advantage...

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

    BTW, I don't think there is any pressure on the part of MDA's to limit programs, nor on the part of CRNA's to control supply of new graduates. Currently, the rate of retirement of CRNA's exceeds the...

  24. What percentage of programs would you say offer an "in state" advantage...

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

    Yes, its pretty difficult to start a program. I was in the first class at my program (Newman University, Wichita, Kansas), and had a conversation or two with the director about it. First, you must...

  25. Toddler's Rule of Ownership and Sharing

    kmchugh posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Most of you have probably seen these, but I always thought they were hilarious. So, here they are again: 1. If I like it, it's mine. 2. If it's in my hand, it's mine. 3. If I can take it from you,...