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  1. MAC level information

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am looking for a website or better yet a table that gives me the different MAc percentages for the different inhalation agents in relation to: MAC-awake MAC-induction MAC-Intubation MAC-Awake...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Boards

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

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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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.

  10. 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...

  11. 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!!!

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. Boards

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

    Thanks

  16. 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...

  17. Boards

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

    I took my boards on Wed too, I took 120 questions and I am totally freaking out. I walked out of the testing center absolutely feeling like there is no way in the world that I passed. It seemed like I...

  18. Combined Spinal-epidurals

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If anyone is using them what do you like/dislike about them??? I am mainly looking for experiences related to the labour/delivery area. I am doing a pros/cons paper for my regional pain managament...

  19. Organ Harvest & Anesthesia

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

    Once a patient has met brain death criteria and family has decided to undergo organ harvest the patient remains in the ICU until all lab work has been completed and confirmation that organs can be...

  20. Hardest interview questions

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

    My question had nothing to do with the clinical aspect of nursing and my ICU experience but more about my personal situation while in school. There is an 80 percent divorce rate in graduate school....

  21. Future SRNA's; Words of Encouragemnt

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

    Hey Tom how about some words of wisdom for the SRNA's that have finals coming up I wish there was an icon for, I am pulling my hair out right now. Just had 2 physiology tests from you know where...

  22. Radius to the 4th power

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Could another SRNA or CRNA explain alittle further where this comes into play regarding anesthesia?? Thanks

  23. 12 Lead EKG Practicing

    Tia posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering if anyone has a good website for interpreting 12 lead EKG's. I have all the steps but I just want the 12 lead so I can diagnose them on my own. Any help would be greatly appreciated....

  24. I'm In!!!!!!!!

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

    CONGRATS :balloons: Now go on trips to places you want to see, spend time with your family and work on projects that you want to accomplish. Don't think about school!! Trust me, you won't have...

  25. MAC level information

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

    Thanks. I actually have the Cusick's Anesthesia sheet but didn't notice the little print at the bottom of the inhalation section. :rotfl: MAC-BAR is the level that blocks adrenergic responses. I...