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  1. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    ... and maybe someone else benefited from the summary. loisane crna I know I sure did! That was one of the most clear and concise background's into the CRNA/MDA debate I've read yet. Thank you as...

  2. Using same syringes all day

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

    Thanks for the links Tejasdoc ... the last link was especially disturbing. We should all be aware of the dangers with needle reuse (even if we think it's a moot point as healthcare

  3. Question about Vecuronium

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

    gonnabe ... not on the subject but are you at UNC

  4. Are CRNAs ashamed of being nurses?

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

    This subject has been beaten to death already. Do a search on the board with AA or PA as the subject and you'll have a wealth of debates to read

  5. CRNA vs SRNA vs AA?

    versatile_kat replied to TopCat1234's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    SRNA = Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist AA = Anesthesia

  6. I'm In! I'm In! I'm In!

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

    COngratulations! Now go have some fun before all the hard work begins ... :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  7. SRNA's: Study Schedules, Sleep, Sanity?

    versatile_kat replied to Sherpa RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks a lot for those words of inspiration Athlein1 ... they were

  8. SRNA's: Study Schedules, Sleep, Sanity?

    versatile_kat replied to Sherpa RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks a lot for those words of inspiration Athlein1 ... they were

  9. Admitted With One year Experience

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

    Do a search under "requirements" or "grades" or "GPA's"... there have been multiple threads on what the SRNA's/CRNA's made (GPA-wise) while in undergrad. As for the 1-year experience ... just do it!...

  10. SRNA's: Study Schedules, Sleep, Sanity?

    versatile_kat replied to Sherpa RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "Pmiped" is another word for getting questions drilled in the OR in front of other collegues ... usually you will see it with resident's (surgical/FP/anesthesia) on rounds from the attending at...

  11. Uptake and Distribution

    versatile_kat posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This may be one of the most hair-pulling topics I've ever read about ... I was hoping some of the current CRNA's and/or SRNA's out there have a good reference they thought really helped them grasp the...

  12. dumb doctors

    versatile_kat replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I work in Bradenton, FL (about 45 minutes north of Sarasota) and the health field is a small world around there (I've heard all sorts of rumors about the case). It's an outrage that this "surgeon" was...

  13. Getting started early..

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

    Thank you both for the drugs ... we have access on our unit to a "micromedex" that the pharmacists use for drug info (undeniably better than the PDR) so I'll be adding those drugs to my list of...

  14. Getting started early..

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

    gaspassah ... would you mind listing those "top shelf" drugs for those of us who don't work in the OR yet? Thanks in

  15. Treatment for Pediatric bronchospasm

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

    Thanks a lot!

  16. Treatment for Pediatric bronchospasm

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

    law of fives ... would you mind posting the page you got to for adrenergic pharmacology. The webpage I'm going to is telling me it doesn't exist.

  17. What cities have the highest ICU nurse demand?

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

    If you're looking solely for a city with a large number of ICU's (with level 1-2 trauma) then Cleveland should be right up your alley. There are 6 affiliated hospital's with the Cleveland Clinic and I...

  18. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

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

    I'm impressed with your website, lsucrna ... I especially liked all of the links it had available. Thanks for

  19. The single port IV tubing

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

    Dustin ... the drips infusing through the lines without the addtional ports your talking about are probably vasoactive. The anesthesiologist/anesthetist initiates their use so no one "accidentally"...

  20. Milrinone: Anyone used this?

    versatile_kat replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    One of our cardiac surgeons gives his patients the loading dose as they're coming off pump, but does not continue the drip. It's nice for the first few hours post op, but then you see the dump. I,...

  21. Give and Take

    versatile_kat posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A man is walking on the beach when he trips over a lamp. A few seconds later, a genie pops out and says, "I'm required to grant three wishes, but since you did not treat my lamp with respect, I will...

  22. Fick equation

    versatile_kat posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would love to know a better version of the Fick equation than: CO = O2 Uptake / ([Arterial O2] - [Venous O2]) Primarily, how to calculate O2 uptake. I have researched the internet and could not find...

  23. Baby?

    versatile_kat posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    A woman holding a baby gets on a bus. The bus driver looks at them and says, "Damn, That's the ugliest baby I've ever seen!" In a huff the woman slams her money into the farebox and goes to the rear...

  24. Question about Interview

    versatile_kat replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I responded to your PM, but in answer to your current question, no, I would not let them know you are planning on applying for CRNA school. My current job knew from the get go that I was applying for...

  25. Fick equation

    versatile_kat replied to versatile_kat's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That would be great Mark. I also posted this question on the CRNA board and got a response that "O2 consumtion" equals 3ml/pt body weight in kg, or 125 x BSA. But I can always use more info if it...