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  1. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    susswood replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I never said bad publicity was good publicity. The phrase "there is no such thing as bad publicity" is an

  2. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    susswood replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Some of you may have heard the phrase "there is no such thing as bad publicity." It seems to me anesthesia is often underrepresented in medical dramas.... so maybe we could use a little press. Anyhow,...

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

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

    1. Get a laptop 2. Take a vacation 3. Voice recorder-not necessary 4. Palm pilot-unless you are gadget-happy, don't bother 5. Do not read (unless it is for pleasure), do not "prepare" 6. Vacation,...

  4. Kaiser Permanente or USC??

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

    Kaiser is one of the few schools that accept ER experience. Several of my classmates (including myself) came from the ER with little or no ICU background. If you have both, it is probably to your...

  5. Kaiser Permanente or USC??

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

    I am a current Kaiser student and think that the program is excellent. I don't have anything to say about USC except that it is very expensive relative to the cost at Kaiser, so if you can get in to...

  6. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

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

    183 days left at Kaiser. Rarely go out.... mostly play with plastic dinosaurs and read books with names like "The Giant Jam Sandwich" in my spare time. Drink: Boddington's Fantasize regularly about...

  7. Earpiece question.

    susswood posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has anyone ever heard of a soft moulded earpiece? Honestly, mine is really uncomfortable... I find myself taking it out frequently just to rub my ear, then I don't want to put it back in. I hate it....

  8. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    Not only can I not believe where this thread has gone, I can't believe God actually has HANDS! Man, that is wild! Is there a picture of this

  9. Earpiece question.

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

    Hey guys, thanks for the suggestions! Interestingly, a CRNA I was working with yesterday told me she had to stop wearing hers because of chronic ear infections. That is actually a little disconcerting...

  10. Earpiece question.

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

    Gasspassah---- Go stick it in your ear!

  11. Nervous about 1st day in OR

    susswood replied to Ava's mom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    be quiet and listen carefully (some people might say "put up and shut up") also, learn the phrase "that's a good idea..." and repeat

  12. Any Advice for school preparation for this year?

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

    Don't buy any new clothes.... all that sitting around and studying can buy you an extra 5-10 lbs, if you are so inclined (i.e. over 30)!!!!

  13. ACLS and PALS online courses - important

    susswood replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If it's your first time, you ought to take a hands-on class. The online programs are more tailored to the experienced providers who are doing it for the ump-teenth time and use those skills regularly....

  14. With an ADN can I be a ER nurse right out of the program?

    susswood replied to zlip14's topic in Emergency

    It really needs to be looked at from an advocacy point of view. We do what's right by the patient. Patients in critical care areas deserve experienced nurses,

  15. With an ADN can I be a ER nurse right out of the program?

    susswood replied to zlip14's topic in Emergency

    ADN or BSN....please do not go straight to the ER out of school. You have a long career ahead of you, why not spend the dreaded year of med-surg first? Sorry, new grads do not belong in the ER. I...

  16. Taxi vs. 911

    susswood replied to susswood's topic in Emergency

    Believe me, there are plenty of morans in both fields. Christine EMT-P, BS-RN Erin Moran played Joannie in "Happy Days." I do not believe she was in health care. I don't know if any of her family were...

  17. Time for family

    susswood replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yo CHATSDALE... This Has Nothing To Do With This Thread, But, Do You Realize How Difficult It Is To Read Something That Is Written With All Words Started In Capital Letters? You Have Some Interesting...

  18. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    Believe it or not, I am actually perfectly satisfied with the money I make as a staff nurse. I am always happy with my paycheck, and have plenty to live the lifestyle that suits me. The financial...

  19. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    I am compliling a list of 50 things about the ER that drive me nuts. I will always be able to look back at the list for motivation. Here's a sample: 1. Screaming drunks. 2. Homeless screaming drunks....

  20. Family in room during a resusitation?

    susswood replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    In the ER, I find it absolutely appropriate for family to attend during resucitation. The best codes I have ever been in have involved family

  21. Good day CRNA...

    susswood posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Any CRNA's or SRNA's care to post about a good day/shift/case they have had recently? Although I understand the need to vent :angryfire , it would be a real treat to read some postive stuff! My...

  22. Good day CRNA...

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

    Thanks for indulging me! I needed that.

  23. SRNAs/CRNAs - how do you deal with difficult surgeons?

    susswood replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jerks are everywhere. I think the problem about jerks in the OR is that you can't just get up and walk away! Well, I suppose you could, but it probably wouldn't be the best idea.

  24. Why reverse sedation?

    susswood replied to Jolie's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like a strange move to me (like taking candy from a baby)! I've never had to give a reversal agent after sedation, just monitor the patient. The only time I've only given a reversal agent...

  25. Roll Call for the Class of 2006

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

    I'm working on a list "50 things I hate about the ER!" This way, when I am in the thick of the stressors of school, I can remind myself some of the reasons I am there!!! Counting the