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  1. Antacids

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

    as far as positioning... t-burg (head down) may facilitate regurgitation but it is the position of choice if vomiting has already occurred. it allows secretions to drain into the oropharynx to allow...

  2. would a biochemistry degree help me become a CRNA

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

    it might look good on paper, but the courses you've received thus far for that degree i'm sure are sufficient to make you stand out (granted that your GPA is strong). if you can finish up in around a...

  3. ethical dilemma

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

    thanks for posting back this was a interesting thread. tough question, with a lot of varying opinions, no real cut throat answer. i'm glad you were able to see fault in what you did and learned a...

  4. ethical dilemma

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

    i would not turn this person in. if this was a true friend i don't think you would be asking this question. the fact that you agreed to do this puts half of the fault on you. this person cheated...

  5. Barry University in Florida

    ctbsurf replied to Reg911's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    good post rex. i agree w/ rex, i also started this semester. it has been fun so far in torturous sort of way. if you are looking to go to school in florida definatly consider Barry

  6. inserting invasive lines in school

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

    even if you learn to put in s.g. caths, cvps, and nerve blocks like a champ, like wntrmute said most places won't allow you to utilize your full scope of knowledge. the mda who sits on the board of...

  7. What are some of the big issues facing crna's in the short and long term?

    ctbsurf replied to MICU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    notice that AAs are not required to have any clinical experience at all. only a bachelor degree in any subject. pretty scary that someone who might not have ever pushed meds before, or ever taken a...

  8. malpractice insurance

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

    normally the anesthesia group you work for covers the cost of your malpractice. only if you were an independant contractor would you have to pay out of pocket for

  9. Florida CRNA Schools

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

    i've heard the school (fgcu) is having difficulties w/ attaining accreditation and is not accepting new students at this time. this is what i've heard circulating (?truth vs rumor?). barry just got...

  10. Florida CRNA Schools

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

    celeste, the question for the barry interview were pretty straightforward. such as, why do you want to be a crna?, what have you done to prepare yourself for the intensity of school? they asked...

  11. Florida CRNA Schools

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

    how important is it to be close to campus? i have a place i can stay for ~$250-$300 w/ a friend not having to worry about breaking lease. but he lives in tamarac which i think is about 35-45min away....

  12. Florida CRNA Schools

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

    rex- i also got accepted to barry starting in jan '03. congrats! i currently live in orlando and will most likely be returning to do my clinicals here. the thing i'm working on right now is finding a...