Tia

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 MAC-Bar I have looked through my textbook and various we...

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 provid...

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 ...

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 a...

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...

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 b...

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 a...

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 ...

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 num...

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 provi...

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 got tested on everything that I didn't know. The...

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 class and would love to hear CRNA/SRNA experiences ...

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 accepted. Pressor and ventilator support is required...

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. If you are married or in a serious relationship ho...

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 and I just heard that the final can take 4-6 hour...

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

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. Tia

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 much time after that first day of classes starts. Ch...

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 am guessing that if you are at a MAC-BAR level you ...