F.Stone85

To those who are CRNAs what do you think is the best way for a student to approach Clinicals. What I mean is as a student do you walk in and do everything and push drugs like you have been doing this for many years and just kind of take over?? Or do you think its better to tell your grad "I'm thinking about giving this drug and the dose and why". I don't want to step on anyones toes but I also dont want to appear stupid in clincials or unsure of myself. I also tend to get very anxious when I intubate to the point where I shake and its very embarrassing. I am fine once the process is done but any helpful hints on how to end the anxiety?? I just want to do well in clinicals any advice would be great thanks!!!!!!!!

I am a student Nurse anesthetist and have been in my clinical rotations for a few months 1-2 times a week. I am still having a hard time with the intubating process. I always use the MAC blade as it is the only one I have had success with. My question is when you put the blade in the mouth is it ok to go straight in or do you have to have the blade turned and off to the far right side and sweep the tongue before going in. I am being told two different ways. I find it easier to just go straight in midline to the back of the throat and once in lift and look for the epiglottis, however I was told this is not correct. What are your thoughts?