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  1. CRNA independent states

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

    as it will be interesting when... AA's are deemed no longer a worthwhile option. :rotfl: md's leave the anesthesia arena :balloons: iran becomes a democratic government north korea becomes a...

  2. My first open-heart case...words of wisdom?

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

    get there early, you got about 8 drips to mix plus syringes of all sorts of stuff. listen carefully while on bypass, the surgeon will whisper table up or turn to me, then a little louder, then he'll...

  3. CRNA vs. MDA - pros and cons

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

    awdc i see your point but if i may make a comment. those starting salaries for crnas are usually based on a 40 hour per week schedule. are the physician salaries the same, ie are most of those based...

  4. CRNA-hours, availability, schooling? lots of ?s

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

    kellley try reading the sticky at the top of the page then come back with specific questions.

  5. Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

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

    lots of truama, hope you speak good spanish. crnas are really independant. i think it may be a little crowded now, i hear some students are doubling up 2 to a room, usually a senior student and a...

  6. Hospital Primarily Using MDA's Instead of CRNA's?

    gaspassah replied to Sheri257's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    some hospitals may offer a small monetary incentive to the group and allow the group to recoup the other funds from billing insurance and medicaid/care. or a comibination of pay and shared billiing....

  7. Hospital Primarily Using MDA's Instead of CRNA's?

    gaspassah replied to Sheri257's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    one thing to keep in mind when trying to understand hospital policy is that md's usually run the hospitals or the boards of directors are made up primarily by mds. they usually look to take care of...

  8. New edition of Miller bashes CRNAs

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

    although i agree that it's somewhat disheartening to see the editors of miller put those things in print, what i dont understand is why anyone is suprised. ologist will always find a way to rib,...

  9. Combined-regional general technique?

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

    the technique is when you place the epidural needle and verify placement, inset a spinal needle through it, there are some epidural needles with a special "side port" specifically for this. once csf...

  10. CRNA schools in California

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

    total kaiser fees will end up being about 17000. that includes the 25-50 dollar fees here and there. cost of living is high. i am from louisiana but felt this was the best program for the money and...

  11. Last Words before Induction.......

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

    i usually tell the patient what will happen while we travel to the room, ie monitors, etc. i dont tell them when they are going to sleep, i tell them to start thinking of their favorite activity or...

  12. CRNA schools in California

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

    kaiser which is affiliated with csuf will waive your out of state tuition.

  13. Regional Anesthesia

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

    as for the matter of not attending schools that dont teach regional, we already have a shortage of crnas, and competition at the schools is already stiff. so to theoretically decrease the number of...

  14. CRNAs in Florida to require anesthesiologist supervision

    gaspassah replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although i believe in a democratic society, special interest and lobby play a huge part in these types of bills.

  15. *******SUPERVISION REQUIRED or NO for CRNAs?*******

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

    you see, as a person who is responsible for giving an anesthetic is responsible for that anesthetic. even in the act model, (anesthesia care team) where there are mdas, the crna is no less responsible...

  16. Ballon Pump Experience

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

    never cared for a patient on a balloon pump, i know the priciples,couldn't set one up if my life, or anyone elses for that matter, depended on it. but i give good quality safe anesthesia for all kinds...

  17. Beginner with OB epidurals

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

    there are 2 main types of catheters, one has a guidewire and is a "stiffer" plastic, one is very pliable. i have been told that the one with the guidewire that is stiffer has a higher incidence of...

  18. Numbing Your Butt!!!!

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

    you can become an anesthesiologist, go sit in the office all day, i bet your butt would be numb then. :chuckle :chuckle

  19. Non compete clauses

    gaspassah replied to mgrn88's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'm aware of a case where a crna sued the group and it was found that the non compete clause was illegal. but it may just be juristiction.

  20. Need ideas for project for MSN completion..

    gaspassah replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    that's what the company claims. however... a classmate of mine is doing his project on bis. they are not terribly accurate, if you were doing a total tiva with propofol yeah its pretty accurate,...

  21. Need ideas for project for MSN completion..

    gaspassah replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'm doing preoperative hypnosis effects on decreasing ponv others zem vs succs in rsi guided imagery music therapy what crystalloids in resucitation. herbals and their effects on anesthesia regional...

  22. Anesthesiology Assistants???

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

    lol EEAASEee jwk. breath, relax breath relax

  23. Anesthesiology Assistants???

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

    please please please do a thread search on this topic....do NOT start this debate again. please.

  24. Qualifications for employment as a CRNA?

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

    like any other nursing you have to apply to the state board of nursing in the state where you want to work. youre national certification says you are qualified to work in any state but licensure...

  25. Patient with awareness

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

    mana i do feel for you and your experience i hope you didnt take my post as offensive as it wasnt meant to be. it appears you may have hit the nail on the head without realizing it see below. wouldnt...