London88

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  1. Recovery of OR patients in CCU

    London88 replied to gooser's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We had this same issue in our hospital. After numerous battles with the director of anesthesia, and the head of PACU It was agreed upon that ICU would not recover patients during the off shifts as...

  2. ethical dilemma

    London88 replied to crnaethics's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I cannot help but ask what if the student had received a grade D for the research paper would we be having this discussion? Since it is an ethical dilemma all aspects need to be taken into account....

  3. ethical dilemma

    London88 replied to crnaethics's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am trying to understand the logic behind writing a 100 percent of a paper for somebody and then crying foul play. Why did you write the paper? What was the understanding between the two of you when...

  4. about doubts

    London88 replied to B.T.H's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Iliket3 I found the first two years of my undergraduate challenging as it was an ADN program and the "whole" issue of nursing with the supporting sciences was new to me. When I went back for my BSN it...

  5. icu experience

    London88 replied to TampaCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Even cardigenic shock patients get fluid resusitation depending on where you want their wedge to

  6. CRNA's in the U.K!

    London88 replied to jjjez's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    jjjez: Is the NHS now going recognize the specialty of CRNA with the applicable schooling and laws ( as set forth by the NHS) pertaining to that role, or are they just going to allow nurses to receive...

  7. Required writing assignments

    London88 replied to ARobin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    WinterMute2 Was the research paper for nursing research, or for an anesthesia course? I have taken nursing research where I wrote a 30 page research proposal. Are you writing papers for the anesthesia...

  8. Is 40 too old?

    London88 replied to szccdw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    As much as I would like to retire at the age of 40, which is only a few months away, I really cannot see that retirement check coming in before I am 65 years of age. As long as I continue to be...

  9. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

    London88 replied to OKIE-DOKIE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Let us suppose that the market for CRNAs does become saturated. Admittedly this would be bad for those who are trying to get a job. But politically it would not be bad for the profession owing to the...

  10. Helpful software.

    London88 replied to MASKEDMAN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MASKEDMAN I have microsoft word for my word processor, and use an APA format program which you can purchase and download from Reference Point Software. If you have microsoft word this APA program will...

  11. Question for CRNAs and SRNAs

    London88 replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nothing like making a suggestion to an MD who cuts you down, only for the chart to be found hidden in a corner on the desk somewhere with an order for your suggestion. However, in all honesty they...

  12. BSN or Bachelors in Biology???

    London88 replied to iliket3's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to second what kybluefan said in terms of the boring stuff such as research, although I actually enjoyed doing my research proposal. I had to take research with my BSN, so taking it for my MSN...

  13. BSN or Bachelors in Biology???

    London88 replied to iliket3's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to second what kybluefan said in terms of the boring stuff such as research, although I actually enjoyed doing my research proposal. I had to take research with my BSN, so taking it for my MSN...

  14. Overwhelmed SRNAs

    London88 replied to loisane's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am in the process of taking general pharmacology, and it is the hardest class I have ever taken so far. I am literally fighting to obtain a B+ on each exam, and I am a pretty good student. Before...

  15. Question: To organic or not to organic?

    London88 replied to ufmatt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I took biochemistry 10 years ago. I am now taking an advanced pharmacology class, and I can assure you that a lot of the stuff i learned in biochem is resurfacing in understanding how drugs exert...

  16. Paramedic with CRNA Aspirations

    London88 replied to VaMedic's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    VaMedic If you have all the minimum requirements, as well as the additional experience you mention above, this can only help your application. Think about this logically! Regardless of what anybody...

  17. Horrible experience

    London88 replied to Tia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tia I do not know what your stats look like, but if they are just average scores, and I do not mean this in a demeaning way, then the CCRN can definitely determine whether or not you get accepted into...

  18. Horrible experience

    London88 replied to Tia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tia i thoroughly agree with the others. The school is not doing you a favor by accepting you. You are paying for an education so you should be treated like a consumer. Regardless of how great the...

  19. employment verification

    London88 replied to dontae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wonder if they really do call to verify employment? I guess whether or not they do call it behooves the applicant to be honest because if you lie about your employment experiences it might just...

  20. Thru program w/ children

    London88 replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Fence What you have expressed above is where I stand on the issue in terms of everybody doing what is best for them and their families. I believe the reason why some people are reacting so strongly is...

  21. Thru program w/ children

    London88 replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess it is better to collect a welfare check and be home all day for the kids rather than go out to provide for them if you are a single parent! Even in the dark ages the poor worked as servants...

  22. Thru program w/ children

    London88 replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Rhon1991 Villanova offers what they call a nontraditional student crna program whereby you take eighteen of the core credits prior to the start of clinicals. Once you begin clinicals you still have to...

  23. Thru program w/ children

    London88 replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dianacs you are absolutely right! I have 4 children. I chose to go to CRNA school to provide them with a better future, and not just to better "myself" Perhaps after I hit the lottery I will consider...

  24. Nitro vs Nipride

    London88 replied to braden74's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Adding to what Tenesema had to say about calcium channel blockers and heart failure. Calcium channel blockers maybe okay to use with diastolic dysfunction, but not systolic dysfunction. You need to...

  25. Stupid question

    London88 replied to g8rlimey's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know it does not make a difference in the Philadelphia region. To be honest with you I think you will do just fine with it. Remember these people see your credentials before they see you. If they...