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  1. Propofol

    athomas91 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    amen, amen and

  2. Propofol

    athomas91 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    what allergies contraindicate administration? which preparation of this drug will you give based on what ingredients it has? --there are two preparations you know what med are you going to give when...

  3. Propofol

    athomas91 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    i have a unique point of view here...formally an ER nurse who believed anything could be done and be done well by an ER nurse...anything could be handled... after being in school for only 2 months i...

  4. cancellations

    athomas91 replied to Bess's topic in Agency Nurses

    in my experience, i found that the lower paying agency's were cancelled last.....when i worked for very good paying agencies...i was the first one off the list....being able to secure contracts also...

  5. Physicians Leaving Sharps Behind

    athomas91 replied to Joshua21's topic in General Nursing

    that is absolutely unacceptable...and most up to date hospitals DO have policies on such things....as soon as the MD is done...look at the area -if you see sharps - tell them to clean up their...

  6. laryngospasm

    athomas91 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    saw it for the first time today.....i have seen alot - but that.....i hope to never see that again! i am glad i saw it as a student though, before i was off on my own..... 27y/o female, ENT...

  7. laryngospasm

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

    yep.... we couldn't ppventilate..she had everything clamped TIGHT..... the CRNA was exceedingly calm...attempted to ppventilate - assessed it wasn't going to happen - instructed me to give 20mg...

  8. laryngospasm

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

    the CRNA i was w/ used the oral airway because she was just still a little groggy but spon. ventilating herself... she was thoroughly suctioned...she woke up, opened her eyes and....kaboom... we gave...

  9. Anesthesia Brain Handbook ? ? ?

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

    great reference in the OR - carry it with me at all

  10. Suggestions from any of you seasoned ED folk?

    athomas91 replied to LesJenRN's topic in Emergency

    ask to talk to the nurses who are working....they will tell you how it

  11. Competitive/Uncompetitive/Depends?

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

    we have all types in my class - ranging from age 25 to 40's.... many, many differing backgrounds.... but i can tell you that everyone in that class is a headstrong person - other than that the...

  12. For those that have applied......

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

    me too.... one application...one interview...and

  13. Breast impants..again..

    athomas91 replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    very well

  14. Quick Quiz for CRNA students

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

    ASA here... the P scale is seemingly the same though.....haven't seen it

  15. ER Nurse to CRNA

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

    i did ER right up until starting school....during the last 8 mos i did a per diem stint in the CVICU to ensure my adequacy w/ art/swan/balloon pump etc.... i feel that i learned all i needed to know...

  16. IF for some reason you COULDN'T be a CRNA what area of nursing...

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

    i would have definately gone the NP route...i couldn't do ED nursing anymore..and there was no other area that really stimulated my mind.....i agree w/ coug...probably

  17. Breast impants..again..

    athomas91 replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    that is odd....i suppose it is just very individual dependent...i have an increased sensation... as for the post about breastfeeding...i checked into that as well...it is a 50/50 chance...if you go...

  18. question of discharge

    athomas91 replied to DebiRN's topic in Emergency

    it actually depends....if someone is having active suicidal ideations then in all reality they should have an emergency pscyh eval by the ED doc or a Crisis intervention member...and from there either...

  19. Breast impants..again..

    athomas91 replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    1. if someone were spending this money instead of getting a house...i would think twice about priorities....but those of us who are logical and motivated...5000.00 is chump change...and had no impact...

  20. Does size matter?

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

    sorry- i disagree....i think you should work where you will be happiest because then and only then will you learn... i have found that the majority of teaching hospitals only provide for a cut-throat,...

  21. Breast impants..again..

    athomas91 replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    ." well, from someone who did get them...here are a few tidbits.... best 5000 bucks i ever spent. i am 5ft 6...and was an a cup....i am a very health conscience person...but that was one part of my...

  22. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    athomas91 replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    it is only natural for anyone to complain about their job....i mean - it IS work nursing pay is generally good - my last job was GREAT pay - i have worked at multiple places that were wonderful to...

  23. Ketamine

    athomas91 replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    in the ER I have only ever given propofol to an already tubed patient... a few mos ago i was a die-hard ED nurse who believed that we could handle/do anything...but after only a month or so in...

  24. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    athomas91 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    i have never heard that before..... and i don't think it is neccesarily true.... what we always said to those who got c's was.... who will ever

  25. Pediatric anesthesia

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

    Drexel/MCP Hahnemann gives us a full rotation at a ped's facility and in our final semester will let us choose a specialty field if we want ...such as