duckboy20

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1. Labor epidural lawsuit

   duckboy20 replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Mike I think that is probably a good idea to do. I will probably start doing the same

2. IF I work part time, is "1 year ICU exp" still 1 year?

   duckboy20 replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I was not referring to working while working on your BSN from your ASN. I am not working at all finishing up my CRNA degree. However, Only part time ICU experience for only 1 year is probably too...

3. What one message about CRNA's do you wish the public "got".

   duckboy20 replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   No one says we aren't 'Nurses'. when we graduate we are called Nurse Anesthetist's. Not an anesthesia nurse which is quite demeaning seeing the degree and all the training we have been through. I am...

4. IF I work part time, is "1 year ICU exp" still 1 year?

   duckboy20 replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I agree, I think there is a minimum of hours also so going full time would benefit you the best, also, if you are only working part time and only for 1 year before you apply that is probably too...

5. Labor epidural lawsuit

   duckboy20 replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   We let 2 family members in at the time we are placing an epidural. When we place it I pretty much always tell people if they feel light headed to sit down in that spot immediately. I personally do not...

6. 1 year ICU experience

   duckboy20 replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   To me it seemed like they were looking for being able to perform under pressure. They know that everyone is most likely nervous going into the interviews but they want to see how much you really know....

7. 1 year ICU experience

   duckboy20 replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I was accepted one year out of school with only that year working in the ICU. Depends mostly it seems on your

8. Last Words before Induction.......

   duckboy20 replied to miloisstinky's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   before I go back to the room I tell the patient what to expect once we get to the room, ie. hooking up monitors, letting them breathe oxygen while I get ready to put them to sleep. Right before I...

9. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

   duckboy20 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Big Dave, what kind of origination fee did you have with that loan? I just got approved for a 20,000 dollar loan through bankone but the origination fee was 2,400

10. anesthesia for organ harvest?

    duckboy20 replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have only had one case of a live organ harvest but like sonessrna said, I also like to run my anesthesia to take care of the vital organs that they are harvesting. Amnesia is not a concern since the...

11. Texas Wesleyan University Roll Call

    duckboy20 replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If I could give anybody a recommendation for TWU, especially those who will not be staying in Fort Worth for their phase II. I would stay in the dorms on campus. I know it doesn't sound fun but you...

12. Numbing Your Butt!!!!

    duckboy20 replied to CRNANUPE_2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    take an aspirin and call me in the

13. Still waiting to hear from TWU

    duckboy20 replied to lifelong's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i would not expect to hear before the end of march or april. that is when I heard. Good luck!!! Hope you get in

14. Texas Wesleyan University Roll Call

    duckboy20 replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dr Reinke is HARD. Like I have told everyone else who has asked, the class is very doable. You just have to commit to it. When you take the first test, realize it will be the hardest test you have...

15. Texas Wesleyan University Roll Call

    duckboy20 replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats to you all for your acceptance. The road is hard but you can do it. I will finish in December from TWU and cannot wait! The light at the end of the tunnel is not too far