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bwt02

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  1. National University, Nurse Anesthesia Program

    bwt02 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The National University, Nurse Anesthesia Program is accepting application until July 31. The National University program is based out of Fresno, CA and is focused on training the independent...

  2. National University, Nurse Anesthesia Program

    bwt02 replied to bwt02's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Subee, This is not an accurate assessment. The National University, Nurse Anesthesia program students work directly with program faculty, the Assistant Program Director and the Program Director in...

  3. Suggestions on a Pharmacology Text

    bwt02 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am posting this to get feedback on Pharmacology text. I am a practicing CRNA who has been asked to develop and teach the pharmacology course for BSN students at a local college. I would really...

  4. Spinal for Lipo

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone use spinals for abdominal liposuction? Surgeon likes to prone the patients too to do the flanks. I know some anesthesia providers do this I just have not and would like to hear your

  5. Routine use of opioids?

    bwt02 replied to sharann's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I cant imagine any anesthesia provider not giving opioids during a case especially when it is a case known to have high postoperative pain.. I cant think of a case were I have not given opioids...

  6. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

    bwt02 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The terminology of "Midlevel Practitioner" needs to go away... What a degrading term. As a CRNA I KNOW I am not a "Mid Level Practitioner". I think this terminology comes from insurance

  7. CRNA future in AZ

    bwt02 replied to penasco man's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I attended CRNA school in AZ and can tell you that there are jobs. As the program produces more CRNA's in the state the market continues to grow and new opportunities are developing. All new grads...

  8. Total Loan Amount

    bwt02 replied to sed8U's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    87,000 and my wife worked the whole time to help out with bills. I attended Midwestern Univ. ( a private Univ. ) not known for its cheap

  9. Midwestern University Students/Alumni

    bwt02 replied to calirn2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am a pasted graduate of Midwestern, and yes the clinicals are all over the southwest. You are infact responsable for your housing and travel which adds a significant expense to the program. It is...

  10. ST changes

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wanted to get some feedback from other CRNAs on how they would handle this situation: Pt presents from ER for Lap Chole. Pt has flank and abdomenal pain. Past medical hx of GERD and HTN or...

  11. CRNA clinicals

    bwt02 replied to cookielady,rn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just graduated from Midwestern. The clinicals are 12 weeks and about half of them are out of the phoenix area. By the end you can walk into any OR and give anesthesia

  12. Senior in a Cardiac Rotation

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wanted to hear from other SRNA's as to how your heart rotation went. I am at a private heart hospital that does about 3 hearts a day and lots of vascular. It is all MDA staff. Only 1 week into...

  13. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I got an offer for $88/hour as a GRNA then $98/hr after cert. THe position is a 1099 with zero benefits paid (no vacation/ med/dental/retirement/ect). 40 hours per week and no scheduled call. I...

  14. Mayo Clinic in Arizona?

    bwt02 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The CRNA's at the AZ Mayo are TIGHTLY supervised. The MDAs want you to call before giving Ephedrine. THe MD pushes your drugs and talks to the patient as they go off to

  15. Valley Anesthesia review

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering how valuable the Valley Anesthesia review course was to any of the recent grads out there. Do you think it definately prepared you for the

  16. Lap Chole and Narcotics

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wondering how much narcotic, specifically fent. you give for a typical Lap Chole. I have experienced 3 cases this week were I had to give a very small dose of naloxone to get the patient back...

  17. Tips for IJ placement

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wondering if anyone has any good tips for IJ line placement. I find myself successful a little over half the time using the standard anatomical

  18. Clinical Question

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just wondering what the other SRNAs or CRNAs would do in this situations: 64 y/o male ASA III for a hip debridement. Did the case as a TIVA..RSI with cricoid pressure. (Propofol and Succs) 9mg Vec...

  19. Clinical Question

    bwt02 replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    End result of the case was: propofol bolus and a little nitrous for sedation. I waited about 20min untill I had a sustained tetany then extubated. The MDA was pushing for me to extubate and not...

  20. Thought on Laryngeal Spasm

    bwt02 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I knew I was about due to have a pt have a laryngeal spasm, but I had 2 this week. Just wondering if anyone has any tricks they use to avoid them other than suction oral pharynx, no stage 2...

  21. What Do You Miss About Bedside Nursing?

    bwt02 replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will miss NOTHING of bedside nursing. I would be a used car salesman before I return to the bedside. Providing anesthesia care is the most rewarding patient care I have ever had. I dont...

  22. Lap Chole and Narcotics

    bwt02 replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have only been giving about 4cc, 2 upfront and 2 during. Toradol at the end. The CRNA I work with is also perplexed. I swithched to 2cc upfront and then 5mg of Morphine during and have not had...

  23. Arizona anyone?

    bwt02 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Contrary to what is being said on the board about the job availability there are plenty of jobs. I am a student at Midwestern (the school that opened a program last year). The ideal jobs are at...

  24. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

    bwt02 replied to Serenyd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I cant understand why you refer to NP's as "midlevel". I have never been a mid-level nor provide patient care at a "midlevel" standard. This term is rather negative to our profession. The role of...

  25. manual of surgical procedures

    bwt02 replied to Gump's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is EXCELLENT! Tells you nearly everything from position to monitoring to postop pain