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  1. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    kmchugh replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    All correct. Fasciculations are not a small matter. Sux is a depolarizing muscle relaxant, causing a brief contraction of all skeletal muscles. Many patients paralyzed and intubated with sux wake...

  2. CRNA Schools, where did you go?

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

    I graduated from Newman University, in Wichita Kansas. I was in their first class, so attending was a bit of a gamble. In all, though, I'd have to say the education was first rate. My entire class...

  3. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Given that roughly 85% of Americans have health care coverage, this makes very little sense. It's kind of like saying your tires are bald, so your car needs a complete overhaul. Kevin

  4. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    No, no. We don't treat AIDs cases. We just tell them they are on their own and let them fend for themselves. Of course we treat AIDs patients! Regardless of ability to pay. Make no mistake, we do...

  5. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Begalli I apologize, I did not intend my tone to be harsh in my response to you. I simply wanted to be sure to respond to all that you said. Now, on the other hand, if everyone who disagrees with...

  6. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    I can only relate the anecdotes I've read. I'm not condemning the system in Canada, I'm simply relating the problems a national health care system would face here in the US. Canadians, by and large,...

  7. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny that you would word it this way. Because the fact is that because someone goes without insurance in no way implies that they go without care. This is the problem with your argument. You...

  8. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you started this thread off with the claim that the US had 64 million uninsured people. Not only has that been proven to be incorrect, you failed to "qualify your reference." Then you offered...

  9. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I wouldn't exactly consider the World Socialist Web Site a credible source. Particularly in light of the fact that the article itself quotes a different figure: Nice try, though. Your...

  10. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    Well, 43.6 million is a significantly different number than the 64 million you started this thread with, isn't it? And regardless of your statements to the contrary, percentages are not too abstract....

  11. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    kmchugh replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting statement. I've seen that number bandied about, but would you care to cite a credible reference? Kevin

  12. Discover Nursing is awesome!!!

    kmchugh replied to xy/RN2b 2006's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmm indeed. Like many other nursing sites, Johnson and Johnson seems to have forgotten that there are nurses out here performing anesthesia. I hate it when they do that.

  13. Becoming a CRNA

    kmchugh replied to mwbeah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CPT Bentley First, thanks. I spent 14 years on active duty with the US Army, and I know what you are doing is tough. So, thanks. Second, what you say about the AANA requirement is correct. However,...

  14. Interview Blues

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

    Not sure. I think if you have something you really need to get to the director to "complete the packet" you could go ahead and take it in. Remember, though, they are in the midst of interviewing...

  15. SRNA's: generally, how much...

    kmchugh replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    First, figure on a minimum of about two hours study time for every hour actually spent in class. Sometimes it will be less, sometimes more, but about two for one is a good place to begin planning...

  16. Vote here! allnurses presidential race poll

    kmchugh replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for Bush, yet I can't stand to see this kind of inaccuracy. Bush got the most votes ever simply because we had the highest voter turnout in history. If he didn't surpass Reagan, Kerry came...

  17. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

    kmchugh posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Looking over this bulletin board, I noticed that there were few CRNA's posting, and a large number of people interested in becoming CRNA's posting. There seem to be a lot of questions. I had a lot...

  18. Questions for CRNA's working in rural areas

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

    I agree with all that Sprout had to say, and want to add a bit more. CRNA school is a huge committment, but on the other end the payoff, professionally, personally, and in no small measure,...

  19. dosing meds for obese pt

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

    Ya beat me to it! In truth, most dosing guidelines are just that: Guidelines. We dose drugs to effect, not to books. We have all cared for the big strapping guy, who weighs 250 lbs, all muscle,...

  20. CRNA school difficult?

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

    It was the single most difficult thing I've ever done in my life. Compared to my CRNA program, the BSN program I attended was a cakewalk. I spent 14 years in the military, and went to the language...

  21. Type of anesthesia used during tubal ligation?

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

    General anesthesia. In order to facilitate laparoscopy, some CO2 has to be injected into the belly. That would create a lot of discomfort that a spinal would not take care of. Kevin

  22. What can MSNs do that BSNs can't do?

    kmchugh replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    In answer to the original question: I have my MSNA. What can I do now that I could not do as an RN? Lets see. I can do anesthesia for general surgery. I can do epidural and spinal anesthesia. I...

  23. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    kmchugh replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In itself, there is nothing wrong with amending the constitution. That's part of what makes it a vital, living document. However, the proposed amendment was the first attempt in the history of the...

  24. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    kmchugh replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reallllllllly? Whose God is that? As revealed by what? Is that your God, as revealed by the King James version of the Bible? Or would that be John Doe's God, as revealed by the New American...

  25. Is there/should there be a gay/lesbian nurses association?

    kmchugh replied to inquiringnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good lord, who cares? Since I am straight, I wouldn't join, but would cover for a co-worker so they could go to a meeting or whatever. If a group of gay/lesbian/bisexual nurses want to get together...