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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. Is there advantage to getting RRT and BSN before CRNA school?

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

    RRT is fine.. you get the same physiology (and more than you ever wanted) in the same two yr education.. of course, if you have the time and money, i'm all for school

  2. 2nd degree BSN program vs associates or traditional 4 year BSN

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

    not sure exactly what you are asking here, but i can assure you that new programs are NOT being created to lower salaries.. nothing to do with it ... if you notice, there is a rather large shortage of...

  3. Not rejected, but alternate

    dfk replied to modon66's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    no matter where you go, there's NO small book list.. remember too, as much as you may want all of them, all are not needed. i made the mistake of buying most of them before school started and i wish...

  4. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    why?? because it's a job, it sux and it's a JOB that you hate to love and love to hate.. aside from the fact that you get tired of looking at peeps' rotten teeth and nasty breath, even thru the...

  5. Questions for CRNA

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

    i apologize, but unless there's a liquid agent that readily produces a CRNA, i believe the "A" stands for anesthetist.. with that, why not go for CRNA first, then with all the free time and money, go...

  6. vents and sedation?

    dfk replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    why not try versed/fentanyl? these rarely affect BP unless extremely large doses are used. you can get good control with adequate dosing. what may occur is bradycardia with fentanyl, but other than...

  7. vents and sedation?

    dfk replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    i smell necrotic limb.. i'd slap that surgeon with an idiot

  8. Process for Adults vs. Children

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

    usually with 'healthy' kids, the chance of using 1.5 mcg/kg of epi thru the case is relatively low.. aside from that, i prefer to not use halothane at all.. kids for me is sevo/iso.. des for the big...

  9. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    hey deepz, in response to this, i also have to add that, during their shift, especially at post-induction and emergence, the anesthesiologists follow the ABCs of sustaining life... that's airway,...

  10. Expelled from Anesthesia School for Adultery?

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

    so does this mean that one can get expelled for wiping back to front? you know, that could potentially give someone coodies unintentionally of course.. salem trials here we come

  11. Expelled from Anesthesia School for Adultery?

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

    yea, and getting expelled for SMOKING?? i don't smoke but c'mon... i guess bedside nursing would be better than getting an education in anesthesia from a potential "brainwashing" institution as...

  12. Do I have crna potential?

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

    :sofahider listen, just merely looking out for the newbies as well as those in the field.. many people will get offended at the littlest things, and notwithstanding, it is "respectful" to understand...

  13. Do I have crna potential?

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

    hey napier.. currently SRNA - as for grades, they look at overall gpa (most require 3.0 to get in), but weigh "heavily" on the sciences.. with that being said, it is not the 'be all end all'...

  14. Becoming a NP

    dfk replied to Tinker08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    if you like L&D, perhaps check out nurse

  15. Anesthesologist and CRNA collaboration

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

    hey paindoc, isn't this a bit "redundant"? just kidding.. i wish this banter among who's better who's best stuff would just blow over... as a practicing SRNA, i can vouch for both sides that some...

  16. Do I have crna potential?

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

    before you go on, you might want to do some investigation into the profession.. first tip, a CRNA IS a nurse.. as in certified registered NURSE anesthetist... no need for the added "nurse"... good...

  17. Getting past the interview- need advice

    dfk replied to malenurse2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i agree, if the interviews are relatively soon, then wait and see what they say.. if you don't get in, obviously a pattern is present.. acuity is what you need then.. sacrifice for the greater good .....

  18. Possible to Work FT While Pursuing CRNA?

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

    it IS possible to work, especially during didactic.. harder during clinical, especially when you are there 4 days a week from before sunrise to near after sunset... you may have weekends free, but...

  19. CRNA anything like nursing?

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

    just a small note to this... the SICU i came from did the same thing.. we were the only unit to not get lab to draw bloods.. their rationale was either many of our pts had arterial lines or "it's...

  20. My 1st choice is ICU or PACU, then CRNA?

    dfk replied to rn2bn07's topic in MICU, SICU

    my guess is it's facility specific... some PACUs i've come across in my time wanted ICU experience before coming to PACU.. with that being said, very few schools take PACU as primary critical care...

  21. Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

    dfk replied to Nurse Beth's topic in MICU, SICU

    There's one hospital I know of in NYC that has a step down unit and their patients are sicker than some ICUs I've been to.. I guess it depends on where you are.. I wouldn't blanket the statement that...

  22. vents and sedation?

    dfk replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    i guess you need to define 'standard of care'... institutions may have protocols for vented pts... it is ideal to have less to no sedation so that weaning becomes less difficult... i've taken care of...

  23. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

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

    i wouldn't say "perfect" but i can't imagine not so good

  24. Independent Contracting/S-Corps?Benefits Etc.

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

    hey jeff, i too have looked into the "1099" vs "W-2" options.. as you may know, with 1099, you will earn more money, but you have to do all the work as well, such as pay your own taxes, insurance,...

  25. CRNA anything like nursing?

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

    passgasser, HILARIOUS ~ you are spot on ... some of these posts are so far out there, i wonder if they even have any clue as to what CRNA (SRNA for that matter) is and does.. i've clearly found who...