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  1. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

    Nitecap posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Whats up peeps? It seems like sometimes the only people I think frequent this forum are either forum elders that have been here a while or people trying to find out info about entering school. Dont...

  2. What are your percieved obstacles in the CRNA Profession?

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

    -Medicare reimburstments for all anesthesia providers. -Market flooding in 15-20yrs. -A ton of illegal citizens with no healthcare coverage -MD insecurity and lobbying against us -AA's somewhat just...

  3. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

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

    Bumped b/c the mods think this thread isnt appropriate for the main Nurse Anesthesia forum even though SRNA's pretty much keep the forum

  4. About the Gasses

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

    You always have to take cost into consideration. especially when there is another cheaper option that is just as effective and

  5. About the Gasses

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

    Actually all halogenated agents can bronchodilate. Sevo is used for inhaled induction b/c it lacks the pungent odor that Iso and Des has (smells like ether) It is the odor of these that cause...

  6. mixing meds?

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

    Yeah they get mixed in the blood with every other molecule, toxin ect along for the ride. The issue here is not mixing the drug b/c many are compatible and wont precipitate or anything. The issue...

  7. Ketamine

    Nitecap replied to jili's topic in Emergency

    If a state says a RN or certain provider cant give a drug then it doesnt matter if that hospital says it ok. The RN cannot give it if the state says no, that mean State Board of Nursing ect. Im a RN...

  8. mixing meds?

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

    The problem with mixing things like this is that the the syringe is prob going to look like a stick of propofol to any other person that walks up. If that person doesnt read to label that hopefully...

  9. The differences in RSI vs Gas

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

    Not mush exp with chest ridgity here but in most anesthesia texts say that a relaxant can help this. However though man times in anesthesia you may start the titrate the fentanyl early. Like earlier...

  10. Question about AA's

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

    :smiley_ab Yeah we know you

  11. The differences in RSI vs Gas

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

    Giving the fentanyl before intubation would def. help to blunt the sympathetic response to DL. As the lido does as well. Also if you give a RSI dose of Roc (1.2mg) depending on how long your flight...

  12. The differences in RSI vs Gas

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

    RSI quick over view. Say you premed with versed and fent. Pt on OR table, preoxygenate for a while with 100% o2. give induction agent propofol, etomidate, thiopental, or what ever you are using so...

  13. Dr. EGER and his book/dvd on the pharmacology of inhaled anesthetics.

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

    Hey if you want an effective agent that assists in a rapid recovery des is good. Yes you need to stay ontop with opiods or other pain control b/c the pt will wake up fast, sometimes quicker than you...

  14. CRNA Doctorate??

    Nitecap replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have been told that you wont necessarliy have to have the clnical doctorate to teach. Maybe in the far future you will of course. Right now here is the deal. For the program to award the clinical...

  15. Question about AA's

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

    Some one shock the forum, Ill do compressions, someone else can bag and push drugs. Maybe somehow we can revive this forum. We all know that in some way or another at one point in our careers this...

  16. Recent bad experience with a program director.

    Nitecap replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think your Flight nurse exp would help you out but maybe lacks a few things that a ICU offers. Then it all depends on how much trauma you flew. Also depends on what type of ICU you work in. Large...

  17. CRNA Doctorate??

    Nitecap replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The AACN is not the one calling the shots its the AANA. They proposed the clinical doctorate advancement and the AANA gladly jumped on the bandwagon. Yes I am for the advanced degree. Believe you...

  18. diprivan for c sections

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

    Yes but not as expensive as it used to be since its been around alot longer and is made by 2 companies

  19. Question For SRNA & CRNA post grads

    Nitecap replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What you need to do is search for an anesthesia group that will pay ur tuition. Try gaswork and contact groups and ask them if they have there arrangements. Ask your local anesthesia groups as well...

  20. diprivan for c sections

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

    STP here too. Usually for stat C-sections where neuraxial not an option. Really as soon as the tube is in they are tearing the baby out. Asked a few attendings and they claimed that propofol may be...

  21. Please help with GRE!

    Nitecap replied to junglern's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took the princeton review course for the GRE. It consisted of about 3hrs of class time a week with mandatory himework to be done each week. It lasted I think 2 months. The class was $900 dollars I...

  22. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    Nitecap replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PM me, for some reason I cant PM u. You may need to change your profile settings so that u accept

  23. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    Nitecap replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think u need to develope a solid strategy before interviewing. Tons of practice will decrease your anxiety as well. Get a few different people to interview you. Confidence and enthusiasm is the...

  24. How can I make my application more attractive?

    Nitecap replied to elarn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Really sounds like you have all the numbers. get CCRN for sure. Join ANA, AACN, and any local professional org, as well join or take part in any hospital, unit groups or committees ect. All these...

  25. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    Nitecap replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I get your point on the double checking issue no doubt. Here is how I think it works. I have cared for several BIS pts in the ICU and this is the place where I could really see it work b/c I may be...