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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. Testing styles: Nursing vs. CRNA school

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

    i'm glad to hear i'm not at the only school that does stuff like

  2. arterial waveform cascade

    dfk replied to versed88's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i also learned, thanks to anesthesia school, that the amplitude of the ECG can tell you something about fluid status. as for the arterial cascade, i have used the ECG cascade to get/keep baseline...

  3. Undergrad Classes

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

    extra math won't help, and most schools want an undergrad statistics. go for organic I atleast. biochem will definitely help. the physics you will pick up in school, although, check with each...

  4. Testing styles: Nursing vs. CRNA school

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

    well i don't know about the above posts, but in my program, the tests are all over the place. some questions from stuff we've read, some from lecture (stuff we heard), previous clinical experiences...

  5. boards

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

    cancel your t.v. service... that should help

  6. CRNA/PhD

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

    hey futr, which PhD program are u referring to? i know that their DNP program is waiting approval, and that they currently have a PhD in nursing science already established, right? just

  7. education after CRNA

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey all, just checking to see what people do/did after CRNA degree... what post-master's education avenues have people gone to take on? anyone out there with a pharm.d? or law? or PsyD? or something...

  8. Which pressor to use???

    dfk replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    neo causes reflex brady (baroreceptor reflex), so be cautious in pts who need the extra kick and

  9. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    dfk replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    propofol has an initial T1/2 of about 40 minutes, but also has a terminal T1/2 of anywhere from 4 hours to roughly 3 days.. it hangs out in adipose tissue, so prolonged sedation can actually occur....

  10. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    dfk replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    propofol has an initial T1/2 of about 40 minutes, but also has a terminal T1/2 of anywhere from 4 hours to roughly 3 days.. it hangs out in adipose tissue, so prolonged sedation can actually occur....

  11. Gre

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

    i don't feel so bad with my 910 then.. thanks for the lift

  12. CRNA/PhD

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

    you're correct... i read it wrong. the dnap degree will not be awarded until the msna is awarded AND certification exam passed... thanks for the

  13. Gre

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

  14. CRNA or FNP: Which has better prospects?

    dfk replied to jrv100's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    it seems to me that if your future goals are what you say, then i don't see why you would choose CRNA, or FNP for that matter. but, entrepreneurial in the loop, you could utilize that to your benefit...

  15. CRNA/PhD

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

    i believe if you look closer, the program requires that you complete the msna program first AND pass CRNA certification exam, then you are eligible to continue with the dnap portion, which can be...

  16. Is There Research Opportunities for CRNA's

    dfk replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    research is a developing field within CRNA, since not many undertake the responsibility and drive. if you look into the literature, there have been and currently are recruitments all around for the...

  17. Online courses or not...

    dfk replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i would highly recommend (or be very cautious) to not take courses like orgo or biochem within the community college setting. remember that this is a graduate program you are looking to get into, and...

  18. Online courses or not...

    dfk replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    univ. of new england offers online courses.. i took the biochem.. worth looking at.. not easy course

  19. Is organic chemistry required?

    dfk replied to Nursing P.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    if you want to stand out, go for broke and take the harder one(s).. i can't imagine a school requiring inorganic as a pre-req for admission, but if that's the case, then oh well. check with the...

  20. Is organic chemistry required?

    dfk replied to Nursing P.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    depending on the school YOU want to go to, see if they require orgo... with that, inorg I/II and orgo I/II would be overkill in my opinion. orgo I is adequate.. it will help in the beginning of...

  21. Med school to CRNA

    dfk replied to HouseDO2b?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i think this is what the previous poster did say.. and essentially, yes, they DO provide the same type services.. you may get some slack from AAs, so be ready

  22. CICU vs MICU

    dfk replied to Dakkon76's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MICU gives you excellent medical management of many kinds of sick pts, much more so than just hearts.. i do agree that hearts are good experience, especially with lines and drips... not all pts are...

  23. Information please.

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

    if you're eager enough to take those classes in hopes of making you a better candidate, you should seriously consider taking them at a four yr college, not a comm. college... on that note, some...

  24. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    dfk replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    this seems to be the point that many people are missing. big deal that the RN can change the FiO2 or suction or go from AC to IMV.. but do you KNOW WHY that request was ordered? are they shunting?...

  25. Pass rate

    dfk replied to jesset2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    why not just ask previous/current student or faculty? they're the ones who would know.