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  1. Kaiser CRNA..What can I do to prepare for school Fall 2006?

    maturner replied to ICUQBNQT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ditto on the advice! with emphasis on

  2. CRNA Jobs in Hawaii

    maturner replied to ssjones's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    1. Are the $250,000 shacks that I have seen listed on Oahu typically in good or bad neighborhoods? Hawaiian property is astronomical right now, space is a premium and even one bedroom condo's can...

  3. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

    maturner replied to Nitecap's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Kaiser in Pasadena with six months to go and counting down. Favorite class: whichever one I just finished Favorite frosty beverages: Jack, Fat Tire, & Negra Modelo favorite gas: patient and...

  4. Any Kaiser students out there?

    maturner replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Pasadena is the most central. The clinical sites are spread out from loma linda in the East to UCLA in the West, Woodland Hills to the North and San Diego in the South. Everybody drives no matter...

  5. Accelerated BSN and NCP

    maturner replied to smattles1of2's topic in Government, Military

    When I was earning my accelerated BSN, the NCP was an option and I was in a 12 month curriculum. I am not sure if that is still the case... Is the recruiter an officer recruiter? If not, I would...

  6. PO2 corresponding with pulse Ox formula??

    maturner replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    a quick rule of thumb SpO2 pO2 100 90 60 80 50 70

  7. Why is Physics a prereq course?

    maturner replied to gongju's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Physics is a foundational science, a science upon which all other sciences are built. The issue is not "why?" is physics a prereq for anesthesia school, but why is it not a prereq for earning a BSN....

  8. Become a nurse in just 12 months!!!

    maturner replied to askater11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am a 12 month Accelerated BSN graduate and have nothing but great things to say about the program I attended. My entire class was well prepared and the school did not hesitate for one second to...

  9. Is Indiana RN allowed to give Ketamine for procedural sedation ??

    maturner replied to samaritan's topic in Emergency

    As an SRNA and former ER nurse that frequently administered conscious sedation, I believe there is a place for nurses adequately trained and directly supervised to administer medications such as...

  10. Which school for BSN to get CRNA?

    maturner replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Earning your BSN via an accelerated or fast-track progam can enhance your application when it is time to apply to CRNA school, as it demonstrates your ability to handle a heavy course load in a fast...

  11. CRNA Confusion

    maturner replied to ksparkman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am a huge proponent of people having a strong science background before entering anesthesia school, but Calculus is not a class I would put on anyone's prereq list. Physicists, Engineers, Physical...

  12. Vasoactive drugs

    maturner replied to WakingLife's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    David, Good to see you are alive and well!

  13. Vasoactive drugs

    maturner replied to WakingLife's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Propofol does not work on benzodiazepine receptors; however, benzo receptors effect GABA as does propofol. The differences in the drugs actions are a result of the different ways they interact within...

  14. Mivacron and RSI

    maturner posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    AS with many others, I would like to see more clinical type discussions on this board. I was speaking with a mivacron rep last week and he was telling me that you can reliably get a block in 90 sec...

  15. Mivacron and RSI

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

    I am with you Dave, Roc would be my choice and deal with the other issues after the airway is secured. My point was more trying to understand how someone could try rationalize the use of Mivacron in...

  16. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

    maturner replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Roger

  17. Mivacron and RSI

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

    It has been interesting seeing everyone's opinion regarding the issue. As the OP, It would be unsporting to not throw my hat in the ring. I have used the drug a couple dozen times and had issues a...

  18. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

    maturner replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So long as you complete the science prerequisites and have the GPA, your first undergrad can be in whatever. My accelerated BSN class had marketing, elem. education, biochem, etc. as the primary...

  19. PLEASE HELP-RN to BSN to CRNA?

    maturner replied to Paula7's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Being that you already have an undergraduate degree, you should really consider an accelerated BSN program as opposed to ADN then BSN. These programs usually range from 12 to 15 months. The programs...

  20. Mivacron and RSI

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

    Come on, You have to give us more than that! Why is mivacroin a terrible drug? When I have used it, it has worked great. Short duration of action, no need to reverse, but you do have the option if...

  21. What is weighed more heavily?

    maturner replied to troyb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    troyb I would totally recommend the accelerated root. As an accelerated BSN grad, I can honestly say that it is definitely possible to maintain a great GPA in an accelerated program. The mere fact...

  22. SRNA Health Maintenence

    maturner replied to JJRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The disposition of the person at the head of the bed, dictates the dispostion of the rest of the room. You exude calm, they remain calm. You exude fear, they become fearful. You get anxious, they...

  23. Nurse Anesthetists: We Have the Wrong Attitude!

    maturner replied to gassyjon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "This article was brought to my attention BY A PATIENT, along with a question about what CRNAs do to improve patient safety. It scared me when I could not answer." I cannot believe that a practicing...

  24. Recurrent Muscle Spasms LONG VENT

    maturner replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    They do more than get people out of bed... In most other countries, a person with this type of injury would go to a physio (PT) before they would go to their PCP. Physical Therapists are Master's...

  25. Is this gross negligence?

    maturner replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    "The residents foot was cold, a dark purplish black color, pulses went from strong to absent. Obviously cap refill was horrible. I told them that I would be right back that I was going to go light a...