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  1. Nonreactive Hep B titre

    louloubell1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had some blood work a few weeks ago, and requested a Hep B titre. I called the MDs office today, and asked about it because if I'm not currently immune I want to repeat the vaccines. The nurse said...

  2. This is how it really is for this new CRNA

    louloubell1 replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is there not a minimum requirement for central line placements? I could have sworn that students had to place a minimum of 5 to fulfill

  3. Should We Work And Go To School?!?

    louloubell1 replied to MISS_TCM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jess, please look at what forum you are posting in. No offense, but as a CNA I doubt that you have any idea about what kind of workload a student registered nurse anesthetist can tolerate. To the OP,...

  4. Switching careers from Pharmacy to CRNA

    louloubell1 replied to contact609's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What is it that attracts you to anesthesia? It sounds like you are looking for a quick route to an advanced health care career, so I feel obligated to tell you that the road to CRNA is not a quick...

  5. CRNAs with Tattoos

    louloubell1 replied to punkstar's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A moderately tattooed CRNA here. I currently sport 7 pieces, several of which are fairly extensive including a half sleeve on my right arm. I also have several piercings, including a tongue ring that...

  6. Career change: Lawyer to CRNA.

    louloubell1 replied to Riptide McGee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can not believe there is so much misinformation in this thread. I would suggest, gingerly and humbly, that people who are not actually CRNAs or SRNAs, not try to answer questions about what one must...

  7. Brave, or just crazy?

    louloubell1 replied to jollyjenny's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Like LightattheEnd, I too graduated anesthesia school this past December (still waiting on my board results though, so I can't yet say that I am a CRNA). I have four small children (10, 8, 6, and 3)....

  8. IV drugs RN's can give?

    louloubell1 replied to bill4745's topic in Emergency

    The definition of conscious sedation is a pharmacologically induced depressed level of consciousness in which the patient maintains cardiopulmonary stability without externally provided support and in...

  9. CRNA anything like nursing?

    louloubell1 replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No kiddin cozmo...please defend what you are saying. While the physical demands of being a CRNA may be less than what most staff nurses encounter (i.e. less lifting, less running around like a mad...

  10. Graduated anesthesia school today!

    louloubell1 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've been coming here to read the nurse anesthesia forum for more than 6 years, and today I took one more big step toward adding CRNA after my name. Just sharing my elation that the past 27 months of...

  11. Ethical/Legal question

    louloubell1 replied to Sis123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Might not be malpractice, but it is

  12. Graduated anesthesia school today!

    louloubell1 replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks guys! I'm

  13. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    louloubell1 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is interesting, and to me the thing that makes it most interesting are the continued reports of "I woke up during surgery" despite several posts trying to explain some things from...

  14. What would you do first?

    louloubell1 replied to eden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Baby needs to breathe while narcan is being drawn up, administered, circulating, and exerting effect. This takes time, and if they aren't breathing on their own or not ventilating sufficiently they...

  15. The Sweat Book

    louloubell1 replied to ucarn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, they're not the same thing. You can find out about getting sweat book by visiting the Valley Anesthesia Education Program at Valley Anesthesia Educational Programs . I don't remember if you can...

  16. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    louloubell1 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. This is exactly the point I was trying to make earlier. Some people on here are describing awareness under general anesthesia, and that is indeed a shame. But what some others have...

  17. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    louloubell1 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a CRNA quite yet (I don't take my boards until next month). I can, however, answer your question. No, it is not always necessary to utilize a neuromuscular blocker (paralytic) during general...

  18. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    louloubell1 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    The situation you describe, Mikey, is one of the problems with the current "sensationalism" surrounding anesthesia awareness. You were not undergoing a procedure with general anesthesia, but rather IV...

  19. I woke up during surgery, Have you?

    louloubell1 replied to GatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    to all who have expressed experiencing awareness under anesthesia, i am so sorry to hear that. awareness is a real problem, though rare, that should prompt an open discussion with your anesthesia...

  20. What is everyone studying for boards?

    louloubell1 replied to Demoking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sweat book, M&M, and memory master. I'm graduating in 15 days, so we're in the same boat! Good luck to you!

  21. Doing the right thing?

    louloubell1 replied to jenrodgers32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked right around 2.5 yrs in ICU before starting the anesthesia program. AAs are not required to have this because they aren't subject to the either the board of nursing or the AANA requirements...

  22. Doing the right thing?

    louloubell1 replied to jenrodgers32's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    jenrodgers, First, welcome to this board. I just wanted to tell you that I think it's great you are considering a change in careers. To me, being fulfilled and satisfied with what I'm doing is what...

  23. Elective Primary C/S

    louloubell1 replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So you think that an anesthesia provider refusing to provide you with unsafe care is asking for a lawsuit? Umm, no. It is standard of care that GETA is reserved for C-sec emergencies or those cases in...

  24. Elective Primary C/S

    louloubell1 replied to Gem97's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK, I'm sorry, not meaning to flame you, but when it comes to inducing general anesthesia on an obstetrics patient, it is obvious that you need some education. This is simply and strictly for your...

  25. Propofol and egg allergies

    louloubell1 replied to Nursonegreat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I always ask patients if they are allergic to any medications, foods, or anything in the environment. There are other food allergies that have some implications for anesthesia and patient care, so I...