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  1. latex sensitivity

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

    I am allergic to latex (IgE mediated). I am very careful, about what I touch and washing my hands frequently.(Just in case). I have not had a problem in the OR yet!!! Hopefully it will stay that...

  2. Residency Length

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

    Residency occurs while you are in school. The programs last anywhere from 24 months to 36 months. I don't have a good answer for you other question. The jobs are basically the same. The differences...

  3. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing

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

    You will not go directly from your BSN program to anesthesia school. Here is a general time line Finish your BSN enter the military as a 1st LT. (lowest ranking officer) This is where your pay scale...

  4. Questions to ask of CRNA programs

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

    I have not taken them yet, soon though. I do know they are computerized, three hour maximum. Minimum of 90 questions, maximum of 160. Scaled scoring of 200-600. There is a forum on the valley...

  5. Questions to ask of CRNA programs

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

    I have noticed that several programs list the number of graduates who have perfect scores. I guess that you could ask if the graduates average in the high/med/or low range, how many passed, how many...

  6. All SRNA's: Have you bitten your tongues in half?

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

    I think loisane summed it up perfectly. I have learned something from everyone I have worked with. sometimes what I learn is that I do not want to do something a particular way again, which is just...

  7. Oklahoma CRNA Program?

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

    My understanding is that the anesthesiologists in Oklahoma are firmly opposed to a CRNA program there. So, without the backing of an anesthesia group (to get into the larger hospitals) you can not...

  8. futurenurseanesthetist

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

    Well, if they vomit your cleaning it. If they do other things, and you have not started the case, it is up to you. But, I would tend not to leave it to everyone else while I just stood there. As a...

  9. futurenurseanesthetist

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

    1. You can get an idea of salaries on http://www.gaswork.com. 2. You have to become an RN, have a bachelors degree and have at least 1 year of acute care nursing experience. For more info go to...

  10. Difference between MSN and MSA degree.

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

    The MSN programs are regulated by the NLN as well as COA, therefore you will be required to take additional courses in nursing theory etc The MSA or MSNA is only regulated by COA, so the requirements...

  11. AA vs. CRNA - Let's Discuss.

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

    Just to add to the Kansas info, this link takes you to a map that shows anesthesia care by county and provider. It may well be that 90% of anesthetics provided to Medicare patients had...

  12. depositions

    smiling_ru replied to mommajoe's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Textbook definitions would suffice, with no personal interpretation. They are certainly aware of the definitions of those terms, if they ask they will expect an answer along those lines. It seems to...

  13. New CRNA vs. MDA and Patient outcome study

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

    Tenesma said 'Smiling-ru: they never compared actual mortality data - if you read the study you will see that they used a whole bunch of complicated equations to help predict expected mortality rates...

  14. New CRNA vs. MDA and Patient outcome study

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

    (1) it is retrospective - we need a prospective well balanced study. I agree 2) it only looks at mortality rates on mainly benign procedures - in which morbidity/length of stay etc would provide more...

  15. Related to shivering question

    smiling_ru replied to lml33's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You may or may not have the same problems with your next epidural. Most of the time it is easy to manage, so I would not worry about it. But, I would let the anesthesia provider know of your last...

  16. 'Shivers'/Uncontrollable Shaking after anesthesia?

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

    There is shivering associated with hypothermia, but you can be normothermic post-op and still shiver...cause

  17. 'Shivers'/Uncontrollable Shaking after anesthesia?

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

    Forgot to add; The etiology for postoperative shivering is

  18. 'Shivers'/Uncontrollable Shaking after anesthesia?

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

    Shaking after surgery is common. Demerol will stop it, there have been studies comparing demerol to morphine for post-op shaking and demerol was found to be superior. Maybe the nurse was new, that...

  19. Kansas opts out

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

    Matt, Press Releases From AANA (Totals) Kansas Governor Sebelius Removes Physician Supervision for Nurse Anesthetists March 31, 2003 New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson Removes Physician Supervision...

  20. Kansas opts out

    smiling_ru posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Became effective April 2, 2003 March 31, 2003 The Honorable Thomas A. Scully, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 314G Hubert Humphrey Building 200 Independence Ave., S.W....

  21. inserting invasive lines in school

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

    My guess would be that the MDA's at the facililities where clinicals are performed do not want the students to do lines. (probably do not let the CRNA's there do them either) It is a control issue...

  22. inserting invasive lines in school

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

    Well, I think that if you graduate without the skills, you could probably find a job where they are willing to teach you. My personal belief is that I am more marketable if I am capable of doing...

  23. inserting invasive lines in school

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

    You can always choose a job that allows you a full scope of practice. We do lines in my program, and one of my top priorities in looking for a job is full scope of practice. If you do not want to do...

  24. malpractice insurance

    smiling_ru replied to rachel h's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I believe the cost is around 2000 dollars a year, give or take. Depends on where and what type of practice you are

  25. GRE or MAT, Which one?

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

    Choose the programs that you wish to apply to and then take the one they request. One person on this board said that a school did not interview them because they had taken the wrong exam. If some...