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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 my test was nonreactive, and I thought, "well, goo...

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 requirements.

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, not only will it be nearly impossible to work very...

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 one. Say you get right into an accelerated RN program...

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 I wear all the time. Like it or not, right or wron...

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 do to become a CRNA because several people here h...

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). I'll be honest with you and tell you that it was r...

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 which the patient remains able to respond purpose...

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 person, etc) the work is not "1/10th as hard." That ...

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 sheer hell has come to an end! Graduated today fro...

Might not be malpractice, but it is assault.

Thanks guys! I'm stoked!

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 anesthesia providers. Folks, if you "woke up" from your c...

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 need PPV via mask now, not 4 minutes from now. Alway...

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 purchase the sweat book without also signing up for ...

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 described are IV sedation (MAC) or even spinal anesthetic ...

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 anesthesia. There are plenty, plenty of surgeries that ...

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 sedation. There is a big difference, and there is...

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 provider, along with referral to a mental health profe...

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

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 for nurse anesthesia students. Good luck in whateve...

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 it's all about. I thought it was interesting what yo...

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 which subarachnoid block or epidural would be con...

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 edification: General anesthesia is risky business fo...

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 feel like its an important assessment.