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  1. pediatric practice

    loisane replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    User69, I imagine you a SRNA considering a first CRNA job as a new grad (not a RN considering a change in bedside nursing unit employment). If that is the case, I think you would do more for...

  2. Side effects of spinal anesthesia

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

    HLR, How is your grandfather's mobility since the surgery? In my days of ortho, knees took a bit of time to get back on their feet (but maybe that has improved in this century). Seems like the older...

  3. CRNA Salary Survey

    loisane replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know how myself, but isn't there a way to ask your question as a poll? That way people can respond annonomously. I don't know how you are going to factor out the non-CRNA nurses who seem to...

  4. CRNAs once again defamed...

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

    No, hipa, this is NOT the definition of CRNA practice. But I am not familiar with New York state law. Are you saying this is the law in NY? Because it is not required in other states. Perhaps you...

  5. AANA Natl Meeting in Seattle...who's going?

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

    z, The national meeting is a great experience for any student. Any of the educational sessions that look interesting to you are worth going to. I would also like to encourage you to attend the...

  6. Is It Possible to Feel Surgical Procedure

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

    Many people feel these numbers are grossly inflated. The people who sell the brainwave machines have a vested interest in this. Here is a source, that includes a review of the current stats on this...

  7. Pain Management CRNA

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

    Undoubtly true. I don't think either of us was surprised by TDs answers, it only validates what we were pretty sure of. However, IMHO, we can't count on others to fix this for us. It's not enough...

  8. Travel CRNA opportunities for new grads-Realistic?

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

    None of the 50 states require an 'ologist involvement in an anesthetic in order to bill. Federal regulations that require physician involvement do not specify it be an 'ologist. So, if 'ologist...

  9. Laryngospasm question

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

    I have used this maneuver when a simple chin lift is not enough to maintain the airway. Sometimes it works, preventing the need to go to something more "invasive". Never tried it in the setting of a...

  10. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

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

    You are absolutely correct, this is a great example. Unfortunately, things like the Vogue incident have happened before. But what is different now, is the unified response. There was a time when...

  11. What specialties are talking about using propofol?

    loisane replied to rahul_99's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess you are asking a very hypothetical question, because such a machine is pure science fiction. If they could replace us with a machine, it would have already been done! LOL Seriously, propofol...

  12. Pain Management CRNA

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

    Hellllo nurse: EXCELLENT post. I believe you have a great command of this complicated issue! You have asked some great though provoking questions, and I look forward to further discussion. There is...

  13. Is It Possible to Feel Surgical Procedure

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

    There a couple different issues involved here. It has been recognized for a long time that there is a rare, but possible complication of general anesthesia in which the patient is conscious when they...

  14. CRNA vs. MD Paper

    loisane replied to BSN2CRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Aren't most of those studentdoc discussions emotional, personal and often hostile? I'm not sure that is the best source for an objective look at the issue. I know http://www.aana.com has good...

  15. Management Plans

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

    This is a question new student often ask. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Each anesthetic is unique. To plan for it you need to factor in the patient's coexisting disease, medications, reason...

  16. Management Plans

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

    This is a question new student often ask. Unfortunately, it isn't that simple. Each anesthetic is unique. To plan for it you need to factor in the patient's coexisting disease, medications, reason...

  17. LOTS of Questions!!!!! Please stop in, if you can...

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

    It is a team effort. Some places have more help than others. No need to avoid nurse anesthesia due to physical strength issues. Fairly unusual, but not impossible. Shouldn't be an issue unless...

  18. Travel CRNA opportunities for new grads-Realistic?

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

    I agree. Any locum is best left until you have a few years under your belt. A regular home base gives you the chance to polish your abilities, with a solid network of collegues. You can't count on...

  19. New Grad interested in CRNA

    loisane replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gaspassah has already answered your question, see post #15. The quote there is from the national accreditation standard that you are inquiring about. CRNA DNSc is trying to clarify the questions about...

  20. contract for tuition reimbursement

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

    Sleepy, unfourtunately, this happens pretty often here. From what I have been told, it occurs when someone sees a thread from the main page, and doesn't notice which particular board it is being...

  21. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    To really address cost, you have to look at "total cost to society". In addition to patterns of reimbursement, you have to look at cost to educate the professional. Our government is very much in...

  22. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    Boy, I turn my back for a moment, and the moderators are in here giving us the "look"! LOL TD, I too was a little surprised at your reaction to Gaspassah. I guess I made some of the same...

  23. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    Gaspassah has done a pretty good job. I'm in a rush right now. TD has asked some thoughtful questions, that deserve some thoughtful answers. But I will be back to elaborate when I can, and see if...

  24. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    Oh, no, no, no. Don't feel like that! Get informed, get involved. It is YOUR profession. Don't just sit back, and let other people make the decisions that are going to define YOUR profession and...

  25. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    I know you are engaging multiple conversations, but there is part of your post I simply must respond to. As always, I am offering the truth as I see it, and encourage all to do their own research,...