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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

  16. Crna School Clinical Sites

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

    I go to TWU and I would put my CRNA education against any other schools. Not to put down any other school at all, but I do feel like we are very well prepared if not better than some I have seen....

  17. Anyone accepted at TWU?

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

    I would recommend living in the on campus dorms. I know that does not sound good but when I was there I don't think I would have passed CRNA school without it. Good

  18. Titration of Inhalational Agents

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

    We do not have BIS monitors but have a couple PSA 4000 which is close to the same thing. I have only used it a couple times since we run way more rooms than have PSA monitors. I am still in school so...

  19. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

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

    I have a pair of Merrell slip on shoes that work great. My feet never hurt after being on them all

  20. What do you think??

    duckboy20 replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I scored a 1000 on the GRE and got accepted my first try. I think most schools look at your GPA and how well your interview

  21. TWU clinical sites

    duckboy20 replied to JCRN03's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would just look at a place you might want to live for the next 2 years. I think all the clinical sites have good teaching. I am at the Jonesboro clinical site and love

  22. TWU CRNA students?

    duckboy20 replied to lam70's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Best thing I could recommend you doing is taking your own notes in class and using them with the preprinted notes. I would not sit and follow along with the preprinted notes when he lectures. I know...

  23. AANA Natl Meeting in Seattle...who's going?

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

    Won't be able to make it this year due to finances but hope to make it to DC next

  24. CRNAs once again defamed...

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

    A nurse anesthetist did seem to be the anesthesia provider in the first case as it states in both articles. Brenna's Dad, in the case you have with the anesthesiologist, it said the blood was not...

  25. CRNAs once again defamed...

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

    I think you said it right, uninformed, uneducated, and I would say sometimes, jealous. But I have not seen any reply from Vogue about the AANA presidents letter. I would be highly interested in seeing...