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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. Abnormal lab results

    dfk replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    OK

  2. students, is our future in jeopardy?

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

    i agree.. and have no worries.. just thought it was rather funny and wanted to see other's reactions/thoughts.. anyway, good luck with the future ! oh, and that 1/8 of 1/8 of 1%... that's

  3. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    not even sure one could practice both roles at the same time.. where i work, an RT became an RN, and could only practice one role at a time.. whether it's insurance purposes/hospital based/......

  4. after the loan disbursement

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

    good idea.. thanks wolf

  5. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    dfk replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    former med/surg here - obviously you haven't worked with men in the field.. this statement is a blanket one that gets old really fast med/surg is a specialty, as just about any hospital-based...

  6. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    dfk replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    advice? sure... muddle through and just do it.. i needed med/surg before i could get to my ER.. i did the bare minimum of 8 months and took off to the ER as soon as i got the chance.. it's tough work,...

  7. Abnormal lab results

    dfk replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    i don't quite know what that statement is supposed to mean.. it is almost a polite condescending one, one that i take mild offense to.. i wouldn't want to hear this from my instructor, or anyone for...

  8. after the loan disbursement

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

    thanx for the info.. will continue to do research - have heard that an online savings acct/cd combo can get me as much as 5%/5.35% at emmigrantdirect.com - ever hear of this

  9. to study group or not..

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

    great post nitecap.. thanks to everyone for the thoughts and suggestions

  10. to study group or not..

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

    thanks texas.. your words are exactly how my study habits have been, and will probably continue.. i can't wait to endure the stress and hard work (umm, yea) -

  11. CRNAs in Austin Texas

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

    i agree with you amanda.. it truly does matter where one is coming from.. for me, coming from nyc, where i pay 1850/month in rent surely can be beat in austin.. it's rediculous.. and i would encourage...

  12. To Stipend or Not to Stipend

    dfk replied to japaho41's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey japaho.. i too have thought about this.. after talking with some current students, some have and some have not stipend(ed)?. my only concern would be taking a job offer before one even knows if...

  13. only 1 year of experience

    dfk replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    correct.. i was assuming readers would get

  14. only 1 year of experience

    dfk replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    the two yrs of crna school are more specific than four yrs of med school.. not saying that the info isn't similar, but md's are definitely more rounded in their

  15. only 1 year of experience

    dfk replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    listen.. it's an argument.. especially as to what's better or whatever.. doc's have more info and training re: patho and physiology and all that.. it definitely give one the "edge up"... crna's, or...

  16. only 1 year of experience

    dfk replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i think this is an apples and organges thing.. with med school, you don't apply as an anesthesiologist, per se.. you go thru the same rigamarole as any other med student.. outside from your anesthesia...

  17. PASS CCRN! question about questions

    dfk replied to BeatOU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    word on the street has it that if you get around 65-70% on the practice tests (the longer the test the better the "prediction") then that should be more than sufficient to pass.. worked for me.. IMO,...

  18. Anesthesia Technologist

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

    see one do one teach one.. it's all rote.. from the top to the bottom.. someone told me once (a crna) that anyone can learn the trade, but knowing the ins and outs is where it counts.. i don't...

  19. Starting School Monday

    dfk replied to nursenary57's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    good for u.. kick butt.. let us know what's good and not so good.. not to be repetitive, but good

  20. On ethics and consideration

    dfk replied to Just a CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ummmm.... i wasn't telling anyone not to post or whatever.. merely stating that i haven't noticed what the post was implying.. the post came out of no where, and as for posting whatever one wants as a...

  21. On ethics and consideration

    dfk replied to Just a CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    is this post for real??? i wasn't aware of all the neglect going on... silly

  22. Compare & Contrast Please

    dfk replied to cynt77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i start in the fall... but from what i gather, no comparison at all.. i'd give it comparable to two yrs of med school (voume wise).. just plain solid and full of work.. be prepared to give up two yrs...

  23. Myn in OB

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

    i have to chime in here, mainly because of my experiences in nursing school during the ol' OB rotation.. hated it.. i wanted to learn and the facility i was at, as well as the staff, was not willing...

  24. CRNAs with previous misdemeanors?

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

    not a felony unless someone was injured or the third offense.. otherwise, a misdemeanor

  25. CRNAs with previous misdemeanors?

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

    apais (et al..) c'mon.. this is an outlet.. and besides, it's much easier to do this than all that correct grammar junk.. will do it when necessary.. i have a feeling you can read just fine.. and,...