I dont know Austin, although I have a couple of friends there that work for Capital Anesthesia group and seem happy. The climate in Houston is good, just depends what facility/group you work for. Lots...
GHA is a large group. Better pay and benefits at non GHA facilties. Their pay maxes out pretty low as well. I know CRNAs who do hearts. Just depends on where you work. But there are many places in...
In Texas propofol may only be administered by CRNA or anesthesiologist to a nonintubated pt. If pt intubated & ventilated an RN may administer. If the RN is acting as the CRNAs or MDs "hands" and...
Most programs require a BSN, very few just BS/BA. Do an accelerated BSN. You can do in one year if you bust your hump. While getting BSN get your ICU exp...then apply. I would recommend CRNA vs AA....
Sounds like your surgery was stressful to say the least. Im sure you're glad it is behind you. Im glad your faith in CRNAs has been restored as well, although sounds like her job was easy since you...
I was a neuro ICU nurse and did per diem on the side.I put all on my CV. Had 4 years ICU exp w/ no certifications. I was asked in my interview why no CCRN. Explained too busy trying to get prereqs for...
All depends on the facility. If thats the MDs role where you are having your surgery then you'd be better off to keep the status quo. Changing the way things are usually done is usually not the best....
Im very sorry to hear about your experience and Im glad everything worked out ok (im assuming since you are posting here). Unfortunately, CRNAs dont have a monopoly on med errors. Ive seen med errors...
What was the "mistake"? Surgeons tend to blame everything on the anesthesia provider. There are very good/competent CRNAs & MDs. Then there are some not so good CRNAs & MDs. In multiple...
Its not a problem if the pt wants a MD. As long as the facility has anesthesiologists and if staffing permits. If its at a facility w/ anesthesia care team ( an MD supervising 2-4 CRNAs) staffing may...
You defenitely should know what you are talking about before replying to a question. This statement is untrue. Obviously not written by an anesthesia provider. Sorry, but it frustrates me when I see...
The problem with the bovie is when a pt has an ICD (defibrlilator). With a defib (all ICDs can also pace, but not all pacemakers are ICDs) you should turn off by placing a magnet due to ICD can read...
I am a CRNA & I never leave my pt. The nurse gets something if I need it. I may step out for 2 sec for an xray, but thats it. There are very small places where there is only one anesthesia...
Lesson to learn now. Dont listen to non-CRNAs about anything to do with your practice. They usually have no clue what they are talking about. There will be plenty of jobs when you graduate. Attending...