Tia

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1. need help with intraop steriod coverage

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

   I concur with the Hydrocortisone but I was taught that 200-300 mg/70 KG is given for major surgeries and 25-100 mg for minor/elective surgeries. Has anyone else used this dosing? There are several...

2. Work during school?

   Tia replied to UTRN2005's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I just graduated in December and most schools highly stress that you shouldn't work during the program. You are better off applying for loans to cover remaining expenses before you quit working to...

3. Boards

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

   Congrats!! I was thinking about you and hoping for good news.

4. pennies for your thoughts please

   Tia replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   crazylilkelly, First, you didn't get married so that you could neglect yourself and your goals. Now with that being said, I know that you don't want to neglect your husband because I understand why...

5. experience while in school

   Tia replied to cblauv20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Let me get this correct, you are not an RN at this point and don't have a license to practice as an RN?? If not then you will not be able to work in an ICU unless you can find a job as a tech. I hope...

6. precordial stethescope

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

   Check with your nurse anesthesia department at your school, they should know where you can get them. The school that I just graduated from had a rep come in and fit us with earpieces. There are...

7. Queasy during surgery??? :/

   Tia replied to babynurse06's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   There are quite a few people that are queasy in the OR for the first couple of surgeries and then they become use to it. A good CRNA always knows what is happening on the other side of the drape so...

8. Boards

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

   I can now stop stalking the FedEx guy, I received my results today and I PASSED! I feel like a huge weight has lifted off my shoulders. Good luck to all that are waiting for results.

9. Boards

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

   PtAdvocate81, I felt the exact same way you did and all you can do now is wait for the results. Try to keep yourself busy, enjoy the free time that you have now if you aren't going to start work...

10. Boards

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

    CONGRATS nica71, I am so jealous. I bet that is a huge relief. You deserve to go do some celebrating in whatever manner you choose!!!

11. Boards

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

    :chuckle I bought a bag of chocolate chips yesterday at the grocery store, maybe I should whip up a batch

12. Boards

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

    nica71 Good luck with your results. I tried the FedEx tracking earlier today and didn't get any results. I don't really harass the FedEx guy, I just watch for the truck

13. Boards

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

    SRNAjkb, Do you have any news yet? The FedEx guy is going to think I am stalking him:bugeyes: Everytime he drives through my apartment complex my heart races. Today he stopped right in front of my...

14. Boards

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

    Thanks

15. Process for Adults vs. Children

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

    Since Halothane has been removed from formulary I tend to use Sevo & Nitrous for inhalation induction. If the case is going to be long then I will switch to Iso once the child is alseep. Children...