catcolalex

catcolalex

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  1. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

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

    in my opinion, if the program is one that does not mind "weeding out" students who do not meet standards even if the testing is not the best. or if the program doesnt mind losing students by...

  2. Awake Fiberoptic with Ketamine? Any other tricks?

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

    try a precedex gtt, 1 mcg per kg load over 10 min then .2-.7 mcg/kg/min, analgesia, no resp depression

  3. muscle relaxants

    catcolalex replied to Isuhd8u's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the conversation about muscle relaxants and reversl agents might change a whole lot as soon as sugamadex comes out. apparently it reverses a full 1.2 mg/kg intubating dose of roc in 2 minutes, less...

  4. decadron as antiemetic

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

    the research shows that decadron is a very safe antiemetic, this is the subject of my masters project, there are meta-analyses that have not found any of the typical side effects of steroids such as...

  5. Org 25969

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

    loma linda university in loma linda california will be one of the trial sites. while talking with reps, you still neen to wait 20 minutes after steroidal muscle relaxant to reverse, so i dont think...

  6. diprivan for c sections

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

    does the fact that STP can be mixed and set out ready on the cart have anything to do with its prevelence in OB as opposed to propofol that would have to be drawn up at the

  7. SVR Question

    catcolalex replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, if that is what that particular anesthesia program deems important, time to go somewhere

  8. Clinical Question

    catcolalex replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would go to pacu with the tube still in on t-piece and o2, no further sedation until i felt he was

  9. Intrathecal anesthesia in Von Willebrand patient

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

    One of the absolute contraindications for regional anesthesia is patient

  10. Mivacron and RSI

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

    We are actually taught at our school that mivicron is one of the 3 RSI drugs. I tend to think that it does not create the best of intubating conditions in adults. however, it is wonderful in kids,...

  11. Schools without GRE!

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

    Kaiser in pasadena does not require the GRE, and has an agreement with cal state fullerton who provides the MSN that all students pay in-state tuition. total tuition cost of the program is about...

  12. Extra Edge

    catcolalex replied to USAF0625's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are people in my class including myself, who started with less than 2 years ICU experience, some in my class got a BSN from University of Phoenix online, I think a big part of being accepted is...

  13. How does it look for me?

    catcolalex replied to snoopy69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    most schools require a bsn, not just a BS, this will limit the schools you can apply to. up to

  14. GlideScope

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

    the "rock back with your wrist" was not my idea but the product reps' direction in his

  15. GlideScope

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

    one of the clinical sites I have been to had a couple of them, they are nice. there is a different technique to use them such as going midline, and not going in as deep as you would think and also...

  16. 1 year ICU experience

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

    two of us in my class had less than one year of ICU at the time of application, and a year and a half total at the start of the program. we dont feel any further behind in comprehension or...

  17. California CRNA Education

    catcolalex replied to Trixie36's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also attend Kaiser and would not even consider going anywhere else. excellent instructors and various clinical sites. The GRE is necessary to apply to most places but has nothing to do with health...

  18. ADN or BSN

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

    Most CRNA schools require a BSN, not all do, but the vast majority. by going the ADN route, you are severely limiting the number of schools you can apply for.

  19. Med Surg & ICU before applying

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

    why not do both, I was able to get floor experience as an LPN, for one year as I was finishing my RN degree, then when I graduated I moved to the SICU as a new grad, but also with 1 year of med surg...

  20. Spec Grav of Local anesthetics

    catcolalex posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Can anyone tell me where I can find (or just tell me) the specific gravities of the local anesthetics ie. marcaine .75%, lidocaine 5%, tetracaine 1% in their solutions with dextrose? I was asked this...

  21. Support Wife&Kids while attending CRNA School

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

    It can be done, I do it with a stay at home wife and 2 kids (3 and 1) the answer is student loans, stafford and private. and live without the luxeries such as cable tv, eating out

  22. 5 best CRNA schools?

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

    Kaiser, 500+ applicants/year 35 spots. they're doing something right. total program cost around 15,000 good regional experience not affiliated with a Anesthesiologist residency program Excellent...

  23. Help! Kaiser Permanente Interview

    catcolalex replied to bjon2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    you two need to chill out and relax, there is nothing to worry about, just practice being calm and loose in a visually intimidating setting. there will be about 12 people in the room all CRNA's,...

  24. Article topic ASAP

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

    BIS

  25. Finally time for a break ...

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

    Now that the first semester is over, i guess its time for my regular post-semester-finals-sickness to set in just in time for the