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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. What else do I need?

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

    they will come down to earth soon enough, wanting or

  2. DNP required soon?

    dfk replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    i don't think that just before a procedure is the time to tell them/confuse them. i do agree that the public we serve should be educated, just not at that time. and no, i don't go into the...

  3. DNP required soon?

    dfk replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    i'm sorry. i don't agree. i think this will only confuse patients further. many doctorally prepared nurses present themselves as "name", CRNA. adequate and not confusing (anymore than them...

  4. Generalist or Specialist CRNAs

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

    at my current facility, CRNAs can do EP lab one day, GI lab the next, then onto VIR after that, then the OR. those in OB will come down to the OR occasionally. of course, the interdepartmental...

  5. 1099 calculatro??

    dfk replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    not sure. but if you take roughly 30% from the 225K, about 65K would be deducted, and you would end up with about 160K. so, i don't think i'm too far

  6. How exactly does a surgeon "supervise" a CRNA?

    dfk replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    actually, you are not correct. when surgeons talk to their patients prior to coming to the hospital, they will explain what they anticipate will take place, such as geta or regional. now, the day of...

  7. How exactly does a surgeon "supervise" a CRNA?

    dfk replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    works on GABA receptors (as do all but one of the induction agents, ketamine). also acts on chloride channels to help prevent them from repolarizing. hence, a nice relaxed

  8. Crna

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

    just my 0.02 worth

  9. 1 year Acute Care to enter CRNA prog.

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

    boy i sure don't miss that shite ! however, 467 seems a bit rediculous for just one test.. anyway, i agree, one yr is the minimum requirement. some make it some don't. i think anesthesia school is a...

  10. Intro Book?

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

    i have to disagree about Barash. way to indepth. can even be a bit overwhelming for the seasoned student. M&M is good, and pretty basic at times. it's considered our bible at school. if you want...

  11. time as intern and orientation count as ICU experience?

    dfk replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm not sure if CCU is considered ICU in the eyes of the adcoms.. you might want to call some schools and see what they think. as for the commute, if you can be closer, then that's cool. if you have...

  12. 1099 calculatro??

    dfk replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i have heard that a good CPA can make ALL the difference. the hard thing in this business is that with a 1099, normally, many if not all things can be written off as part of a business, but with...

  13. time as intern and orientation count as ICU experience?

    dfk replied to jenj1928's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i don't mean to sound like a jerk, but why would you want to first short yourself of experience, and second, short yourself of experience? the whole purpose of the "year minimum" of experience, is to...

  14. Malignant Hyperthermia

    dfk replied to ICRN2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i'm sure this was more for the ooohs and aaaahs of never seeing MH rather than chipping in type stuff...

  15. Crna/np

    dfk replied to car2614's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    the first bold statement is not true. that depends on the state you are in. currently where i am, CRNA is not APN, but an RN who is certified in nurse anesthesia. the second is also not true. this...

  16. Crna/np

    dfk replied to car2614's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    your idea of getting a certificate in anesthesia after getting your NP would only prolong the goal. there is no shortcut to becoming a CRNA. the only thing you may benefit with time is if you are...

  17. Need Suggestions

    dfk replied to Trolloc63's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i can tell you that your critical care experience will impress the ad-coms much more than you learning/memorizing an anesthesia book. if you were to read that stuff now, you may just be more...

  18. Brain function sedation monitors.

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

    BIS is currently being used in the OR to help guide the level of amnesia during surgery. has nothing to do with paralysis. that's what a nerve stimulator (and clinical picture) is for. ideal level...

  19. Malignant Hyperthermia

    dfk replied to ICRN2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i can assure you it is necessary. some monitor for atleast up to 4 hours post-op trust me, when you have an MH reaction, you will NEVER question the severity or rapidity of it all

  20. Dumb Question but...

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

    sounds like you're in it for all the right reasons... CRNAs make diddlysquat.. don't even bother; waste of time... consider nursing home.. much more

  21. Interesting Piece of Info From an Advisor

    dfk replied to Spartan05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    there's a reason why ad-coms "prefer" upper level course work. you cannot get intro at 300-400 level. not sure about your program, but many that i have spoke with in the past relayed this info to...

  22. CRNA or MDA?

    dfk replied to mambutz7hart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    well, to make this short: time is better pay is good autonomy is good vacation is great hours are better responsible for myself (and my patient) only for these reasons, among others, i chose CRNA.....

  23. Interview Help!!

    dfk replied to smileyRn96's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    it's good to have the knowledge that CCRN tests.. also, know your drips (vasopressors) and vents (basic stuff really) i have found that ad-coms like to see what you would do in a clinical scenario. i...

  24. CRNA Salaries - Will They Drop?

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

    not that i'm defending AA education or downplaying CRNA education, but i'm sure there's sacrifice with AA education.. i mean, you have to have pre-reqs to take the MCAT (not sure if ALL AA programs...

  25. DNP required soon?

    dfk replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    see biotechnology's and llg's post... that's what my point was, and is