versatile_kat

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1. Turnover Madness and Patient Safety!!!!!

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

   I work in a private practice hospital and have really gotten adept at extubation with the dressing being put on. Once the stitches start going in, I reverse them (if needed), get them back breathing,...

2. Intubation Difficulties

   versatile_kat replied to WES-BSN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Wes - here's a cut and paste from one of my previous posts (July 2005) about missing an intubation ... "Most students feel like the intubation "makes" the rest of the case. If you get it in the first...

3. Anesthesia Careplans

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

   There is also a great PDA program available from Skyscape called "The Manual of Anesthesia Practice". I would refer to it one the nights I was on call. It's a great reference, with tips that aren't in...

4. epidura tips and tricks

   versatile_kat replied to ECU_CRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I've always found that in my fluffier patients, if I go about 5 inches straight up from the crack, eureka! - you should take a step back and double check the desired insertion area before numbing them...

5. Just wondering........

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

   I don't detect any sarcasm in either response to your original question - what both of them said is right on.

6. only top 4 percent?

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

   She means for acceptance into a program ... not the minimum you get when you fill your name in

7. First Job as CRNA

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

   Well - the main difference is your benefit package - it mirrors the anesthesiologists ... same leave, same 401K %, obviously not the same pay . But I'd have to say the reason I'm so happy at this...

8. First Job as CRNA

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

   Well - since I just started my first job this past Jan, I can definitely say it is all I thought it would be. Excellent coworkers (both CRNA and MD), great OR staff, nice mix of ASA 1-4 cases. And the...

9. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

   Come on people - lighten up! Paindoc appears to have a lot to offer when it comes to anesthesia ... we could use some more professionals on this board with quality experience to add to the clinical...

10. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    :rotfl: That's pretty funny

11. What is important to you re: the circulator in the room???

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

    Good point. I agree re: your routine and assitance being more of a hindrance than a benefit. In most of my clinical experiences, however, all I need to do is (while still visualizing the cords) hold...

12. What is important to you re: the circulator in the room???

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

    Well - this is refreshing. In my opinion - the time during the case in which the circulator is a great asset is during set-up and induction. From assisting with getting the patient onto the OR table,...

13. Potential Space and Epidurals

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

    The subdural space is known as a potential space that lies between the dura and the arachnoid membranes. It's called a "potential" space because it normally does not exist. Here is a quick link...

14. What is physics, chemistry and biochemistry for CRNA's like?

    versatile_kat replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    MM - I notice you are in home health ... you may want to get into an ICU before you start worrying about graduate level classes. That may give you more confidence when it comes to physics and...

15. prescriptive authority

    versatile_kat replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://www.aana.com/becomingcrna.aspx?ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetID=101&ucNavMenu_TSMenuTargetType=4&ucNavMenu_TSMenuID=6&id=1018 At your leisure ......