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1. What Tree Did You Fall From?

   crna29 replied to AllenJ's topic in Nursing Humor

   Hey what about those of us that were born on February 29th? I don't have a

2. Civilian vs. Military Nursing Part II

   crna29 replied to jhawk07's topic in Government, Military

   jhawk07, Please allow me to apologize for something you took as an affront. I did not intend to jump all over you regarding your questions, but you didn't ASK a question you made a statement...

3. Any CNRAs in Reserve Programs?

   crna29 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   What I can tell you about the current recall activity is that the medical coverage AT THIS TIME is primarily an Army show, meaning that the Army is providing most of the medical coverage. Right now...

4. Any CNRAs in Reserve Programs?

   crna29 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I, too, am in the reserves - LCDR in the Navy. I primarily joined to assist with school expenses utilizing the stipend program that alloted me $1000/month while I was in school. I have completed my...

5. First Day in OR

   crna29 replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Vinnysca I am so sorry that you received that type of treatment. There is a way to teach without belittling the student. Some of my best instructors were the ones that took the time to get to know...

6. Open Heart Pre-op Sedation

   crna29 replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   The scope/morphine pre-op is from back when. We used to use that routinely until we went the way of early extubation. Our folks receive nothing prior to hitting the OR. Once they are through the...

7. New CRNA Grad to independent practice???

   crna29 replied to Ava's mom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Judgment comes from experience, good judgment comes from both good and bad experiences. IMO it might behoove you to get a little experience in a more controlled arena before flying solo. "A phone...

8. CRNA with PACU experience?

   crna29 replied to sandman2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Sandman2b How much ICU experience do you have? PACU experience as well as the ICU experience that you have may indeed be enough to apply to anesthesia school. Read the schools prereqs and also give...

9. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

   crna29 replied to Businessman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Our current "cocktail" for open heart induction includes Versed (5-10 mg), Fentanyl (20cc) and Pavulon (10mg) all up front on induction. We then maintain anesthesia using Isoforane both on and off...

10. Cardiothoracic anesthetics

    crna29 replied to Businessman's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    In addition to CRNA DNSc's reply CT anesthesia is based upon the patients stability at the time of induction. Is there a need to preserve forward flow in a patient with valvular disease? Does the...

11. Early start

    crna29 replied to Chewy Lewy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Absolutely enjoy your life because it will be unrecognizable later. You will have plenty of time to study because study time is also built into your schedule along with all that you do on your own...

12. Any Navy Hospital Corpsman out there?

    crna29 replied to ldshaw's topic in Government, Military

    HM's rock! I am in the USNR-NC as an LT and supervise the HM's. They know their stuff and I would count on them anyday. Those of you that served as HM's thank you! Navynurse29 - please stay in the...

13. 44 Years and still Going Strong

    crna29 replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yoga, Congrats your anniversary. You are an inspiration to so many of us. May I get 44 years under my belt. Not likely because I started practicing at an older age but what a goal! Thank you for...

14. Nazareth Hospital, Phila, PA

    crna29 replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm a Naz grad and I can tell you that they have a great program. Any program that you attend is going to do what is necessary to prepare you to give safe anesthesia and pass the boards. When I went...

15. Alternate List

    crna29 replied to FlyingED's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was an alternate for the year that I was trying to get in but my program automatically guarenteed a seat for the next year to previous years alternates. Does the program to which you are applying...