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  1. CRNA vs NP

    jrvb replied to 4EverStudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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  2. CRNAs?!?!?!?!?!?!

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

    For someone who is studying medicine you sure have a lot of time to ask stupid questions. Notamannurseanymore? HMMM-Have you had some sort of an

  3. Board Review Books (CRNA)

    jrvb replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anesthesia Review A study guide to Basics of Anesthesia 4th Ed and Anesthessia 5th ED By Miller and Sdrales Edited by Stoelting This bool is in question and answer format but not multiple choice. I...

  4. CRNA Salary Survey

    jrvb replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is easy to see how complete chaos rules the nursing profession. If this is any indication of how you guys read labels and dispense medicine we are all in trouble. The question is simple. If you...

  5. CRNAs once again defamed...

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

    The first death occured when a plastic surgery fellow injected lidocaine into the trachea by accident. The blood levels on autopsy showed four times the lethal dose of lidocaine in the body....

  6. CRNA working as PACU RN

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

    Legally the PACU must have two RN's even if there is just one patient. That became the standard of care in the last few years. Some places have one of the OR nurses stay in the PACU until the patient...

  7. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    Being a CRNA isnt going to get you on MTV Cribs. You might want to think about being a rap

  8. Old Dominion University NA Program

    jrvb replied to BlakeS's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ODU is a great school. The application/admissions process is pretty standard. The interview is a little more relaxed than some in that it is not meant to be an interrogation. The instructors are all...

  9. anesthetist vs anesthesiologist

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

    Incompetent Pressure: What a poorly articulated, ridiculous and baseless statement. Please do not be an ambassador for the profession because you do not represent it

  10. anesthetist vs anesthesiologist

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

    Wow- That was pretty passionate. I have to agree with Tenesma. Even as an SRNA I understand that the level of training and understanding regarding physiology and differential diagnosis is not equal....

  11. Missing a week of Classes

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

    How much do you love

  12. Few questions from a young one.

    jrvb replied to Busy20yo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When you start clinical I would avoid hanging out in the med room for any prolonged period of time. Just kidding! However if you have no felony convictions I would definately not bring it up to...

  13. What Were You Taught or Do?

    jrvb replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Mivacron is metabolized slowly by pseudocholinesterase but it is a non-depolarizer as well. It competitively blocks acetylcholine from activating receptors. A massive rush of acetylcholine as...

  14. DO (school) in anesthesiology or CRNA school

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

    Zinnia- What do you mean by saying "Youd be better off going to med school"? What do you think a DO is? I have worked with two DO anesthesiologists. They are just as qualified so your choice would...

  15. 1st Interview done(Need Cyberhugs)

    jrvb replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If they are that rude now-just wait till you get in. Run Forest

  16. Future career in Nurse Anesthesia

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

    There are 2 NP's in my class

  17. Reference problem

    jrvb replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good

  18. Srnas &crnas--advice Please!!

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

    Can you contact the director of the program and get a suggestion? What school are you going

  19. case western reserve

    jrvb replied to catcolalex's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed at Case last year and ended up going to another school. Obviously case is a good program, however, be prepared to feel a little overwhelmed at the interview. First, get there early...

  20. Reference problem

    jrvb replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My advice is to find the most educated person with a background that closely relates to or paralells anesthesia, with whom you have a personal relationship to write your letter. These relationships...