Goose Xx MSN, RN, EMT-P, CRNA

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    Is this job (nurse anesthetist) really as good as Im reading or no?

    Goose Xx replied to Zagnonian's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank
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    Proper disposal in the SICU

    Goose Xx replied to rort's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just because there is not a national shortage of a medication, does not mean there is not a temporary facility/system shortage of a medication for whatever reason. Either way follow your hospital...
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    Crna shadow day

    Goose Xx replied to sun78910's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My program required a form to be filled out by the CRNA you shadowed. One of the references needed to be from the CRNA you
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    Interview Request for CRNA

    Goose Xx replied to Bulldog68w's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would help, but I just passed boards, so I am not sure how much information I can give as I haven't really even started practicing
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    CRNA's working with AA's

    Goose Xx replied to OscarRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I worked with a couple of AAs while finishing my residency. They were very nice to work with and knew their stuff. We got along great. I did not see any of the previously mentioned
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    Interview Request for CRNA

    Goose Xx replied to Bulldog68w's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did you check to see if there are are any CRNAs in your command? May be a great source of information now and for the future if you plan to stay in the military. There is also another website you can...
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    Rosalind Franklin Clinical Sites

    Goose Xx replied to davidcharles's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on the clinical site. I did 4 - 10 hour (12 hour) days at some sites. 5 - 8 hour (10 hour) days at other sites. I did 2 CRNA independent practice sites. Some sites were out when the cases...
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    Question: Anesthesia school requires 1-2 years...

    Goose Xx replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good
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    Question: Anesthesia school requires 1-2 years...

    Goose Xx replied to ArmyTwin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No. Are you titrating vasoactive drips, caring for intubated/ventilated patients, recovering fresh surgical patients, managing ECHMO patients. The recent wording change from acute care to critical...
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    AANA (NON) membership anyone?

    Goose Xx replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do you mean
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    FUTURE CRNA

    Goose Xx replied to lynnjohnson13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks
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    FUTURE CRNA

    Goose Xx replied to lynnjohnson13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was also confused. All cleared up now. Back to studying for
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    Wondering if I'm making the right choice...

    Goose Xx replied to SummerWertz's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Start by researching the roles of a CRNA at
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    FUTURE CRNA

    Goose Xx replied to lynnjohnson13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can have a BSN and not be an RN. It's called finishing school and failing the NCLEX. Same goes for anesthesia, you can have a MSN or MSNA and not pass boards to get the CRNA
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    When should I start applying for a job?

    Goose Xx replied to MeTheRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just finished program and awaiting graduation ceremony in the first week of June. I received my first official job offer in December with a few others while at clinical sites. Never too soon to keep...
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    Think long and hard

    Goose Xx replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My class of 23 graduates in 3 weeks, all but 2 have jobs. Some have had 2 or 3 different offers. The two that are still looking are not sure if they are staying in the area but have leads and...
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    What to study before anesthesia school?

    Goose Xx replied to Nishas22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nothing, you will get more than you can imagine. Read something for fun. Because those days will be on hold for the next 24-36 months. Unless you are morbid like me and sort of enjoy reading
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    I left with a narcotic!!

    Goose Xx replied to xtclass08's topic in Advanced Practice

    Take it
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    Rosalind Franklin Clinical Sites

    Goose Xx replied to davidcharles's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They are chosen for you, but try to keep you in your geographic region. I have done all of my rotations in WI with the exception of one to IL and I live in the Milwaukee area. 30 clinical days...
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    Using your Individual Retirement Money to pay for School

    Goose Xx replied to flyingfish2u's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can take out a loan against your 401 one and pay it back. So you are borrowing against your own money. Did
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    Medicating PONV vs. watchful waiting

    Goose Xx replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

    Yeah, I tend to stay away from morphine. Can't remember the last time I gave it. Really like Ofirmev and Dilaudid combination. Also have found that Experal has been putting a significant dent in the...
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    How much do you make?

    Goose Xx replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Who are you
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    Medicating PONV vs. watchful waiting

    Goose Xx replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

    If I have a patient with a history of PONV I treat it aggressively. I order a scopolamine patch preop (although starting it the day before is the best), zofran and decadron intraop along with...
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    How old were you when you started CRNA school?

    Goose Xx replied to Nolander's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    39, and I am not the
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    Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Goose Xx replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Short answer,