dfk RN, CRNA

ETCO2 is directly proportional to cardiac output. no pressure = no CO2. period. if you saw tube pass cords, and are also sure tube didn't dislodge from time you removed laryngoscope and secured tube, there's really no other cause.

actually, you're incorrect. there is O2 reserve. it's called functional reserve capacity (FRC). in the anesthetized patient, or non-breathing and fully oxygenated patient, you burn about 3 ml/kg of oxygen per minute. so, in the 70 kg patient, you...

so, nobody sees wearing scrubs (from the OR/hospital to the outside world i.e. public transportation, grocery stores, etc.) a public health risk/concern? there's more on scrubs after a day's work than changing a diaper, etc.. you all are misinforme...

it's not really that ironic

can you cite some "pretty well established" references? last i knew, you are held to the standards you are hired for. for example, if i'm a crna and work as an EMT-B, i can only perform those duties. so, i disagree.. it depends on the facility and...

paper and reality are two different things. completely and wholly. do yourself a favor, and shadow a CRNA for a few days (at least), to see if it's remotely anything you like. please don't choose a profession based on paper, or you'll be utterly s...

uh, no. perhaps reference please?

uh, not sure where you were going with this, but depending on what your job role is where you're at, and what you're hired for, your scope depends on that, as well as liability.

1. no 2. depends, all bsn's are different. won't matter really when applying to crna school. if you want to stand out, take grad science classes if you must. 3. won't matter if you don't. if you do, do whatever makes you happy. 4. uh, if you can't...

few thoughts arise from this: 1) potassium channels are inhibited by magnesium. hypomagnesemia results in increased efflux of intracellular K. the cell loses potassium which then is excreted by the kidneys, resulting in hypokalemia 2) magnesium is ne...

in terms of history and the public, yes, it IS a physician designation. i don't know what this is supposed to mean. this is unfortunately argumentative. this is exactly the issue.

hey surgical hrt rn, in no way does one need ekg certification (which, imo, means nothing unless you even remotely become proficient in not only knowing the geography of reading an ekg, but knowing and understanding axis deviation, r-r', qtc, etc...)...

with PPV (positive pressure ventilation), there's a difference in intrathoracic/intrapulmonary/intrapleural pressures. all these can/will affect true CVP readings. this differs in the patient who is (SV) spontaneously ventilating. there is less co...

your number one is partially correct. you do not need an MSN to further obtain a PhD. essentially any master's degree will/can get you into PhD program, provided you're a strong candidate.

:smackingf:yeahthat: of course, if you don't (want to) believe what others have said/are saying, maybe call the schools you are interested in. the AANA does not recognize LTAC as critical care. for the most part, any unit designated as an ICU is wh...

and here i thought you were actually working already as a CRNA. ok, so talk with whomever about whatever. trust me, there's usually more to the story than what's heard. your best bet is to talk with the CRNAs at the facility. and not just the one...

you can check with the AANA or COA to see if the school is recognized as an accredited program. you can even ask the CRNA school you're interested in if the BSN school is 'acceptable' or recognized.

word of caution, those jobs on gaswork are there for a reason. don't assume money equals ideal.

loans will be your best friend. those of you concerned about being in debt, well, it just happens 99.9% of the time to SRNAs. your debt to income ratio will work out fine. as for working during school, it has been done, but don't do yourself the d...

hey teila, while i don't disagree with much of your post, i have to rebut just a tad. since i am in the field, and yes, i am male, i have to say: according to the AANA, 42% of the 37,000 nurse anesthetists and student nurse anesthetists are male com...

i'm graduating in 114 days. do it. well worth it, not even about the money. shadow first, school later. i thought MD, but after all the experience and shite i've seen with residents and med students, fuggeddaboudit... medicine is a lost art in some...

well, i don't know if this is applicable, but my sister is a diabetic and in recovery (heroin).. she's on the methadone maintenance program.. as of late, she's been blowing numbers (0.01-0.03) before getting dosed, and she does not drink alcohol. her...

well, i guess in response to your OP, yea, it can and has been done.. will the BSN help you? no, not really.. more of a diversion.. if you have nursing career behind you, then you will have patient care/in-hospital experience over those that aren't ...

well rusty, i'm surely not going to give you the third degree.. and please don't take offense to anything i say, but only as encouraging words in that i understand what you are going thru... with that said, i have a few concerns with what you have...

i guess i'm a little confused with this statement. in any event, these two that you mentioned are two completely different paths and job roles... if your beginning thread (title) says BSN to DO or MD, why introduce DNP?