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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 ways to dose Hydrocortisone but the goal is to provide coverage while avoiding major side effects. Some anesthesia providers won't dose for minor elective procedures unless they encounter refractive hypotension. It would be a good topic to discuss in an anesthesia conference or research to see if any evidence-based reports are available.

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 attend school and spending the small amount of spare time you have with your husband. Good luck with school and congrats on your acceptance!! Sincerely, Tia

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

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 you say that. My husband and I were in grad school at the same time, it was a huge sacrifice, but we supported each other fully. There were many nights where the only time we saw each other was right before we fell asleep. Now that we are both done with school we are so happy that we accomplished our goals and are both proud of ourselves and each other. Second, I was totally prepared when I left school and in fact I can say that I was comfortable doing a wide variety of cases when I still had 6 months of clinicals left. A person should rarely ignore their gut instinct so with that I wish you good luck!! Sincerely, Tia

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 I have understood your post correctly and have not offended you if you are already an RN. Sincerely, Tia

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 precordials available that don't require a perfect fit but I am not sure where you can purchase them.

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 that means you will have to see the surgery. There are numerous types of surgeries that can change your anesthetic requirements based on what is happening at that point in the procedure. The best course of action at this point is to shadow some CRNA's but let them know that you get queasy and see if you feel better after watching a few. Good luck and always eat a good breakfast before you go into the OR. Sincerely, Tia

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. Tia

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 right away, and realize that there isn't much you can do about how you tested now. Boards are pretty much designed to make you feel like you failed but the pass rate is high considering. Good luck and keep your head high. Sincerely, Tia

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!!! :balloons:

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

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 everyday

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 building but took a package to another apartment number. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!!

Thanks SRNAjkb!

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 seem to wake up smoother but some anesthesia providers don't agree with mixing volatile agents.