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    Airway management mishap results in tragic outcome

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

    The other night, I had a pt admitted who had overdosed on drugs. He was orally intubated by the EMT, but pulled the ET tube out while en route to the hospital. He then had to be nasally intubated. I...
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    Nursing student interested in CRNA and needs reply

    Kiwi replied to curleyk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also use the search button on the main page and look for the keywords you mentioned. Here's a link to what Texas is talking about: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26690
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    Akron Interview Done!

    Kiwi replied to CRNAsoon's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNAsoon, thanks for giving a heads up on what the interviews might be like! "Are you sure?"
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    ADN with previous B.S. enough?

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

    Does anyone know if there are schools out there where you do not have to have a degree? I don't know of one. It sounds like Alex's friend has 2 years of sciences (i.e. physics, chem, o-chem, bio-chem,...
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    **About The Pre-Crna Forum -- Please Read**

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Allnurses members: The Pre-CRNA subforum was created as a means for inquiry into the CRNA profession. Many members noted that threads such as, "I want to be a CRNA", "About to take the GRE", or "How...
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    RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    Kiwi replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some of the material from that website is
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    RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    Kiwi replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    anesres, welcome to our forum. it is important to hear the perspectives of residents, mda's, aa's, etc. tv drama? hollywood's depiction of a hospital environment is a poor argument for what you are...
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    New school in NC?

    Kiwi replied to rnbeauty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There will be a new program in the southeast as well! My best friend is an affiliate of the program and has recruited some faculty and planned clinical sites. She has asked me not to announce the...
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    Question about NHS

    Kiwi replied to SCmomof3's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Graduating with honors or being part of an honors society is almost expected to be considered a competitive applicant. Golden Key, Sigma Theta Tau, etc included. Good luck, and please check the CRNA...
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    Clinical Topics

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

    I agree, I will take this post to the staff discussion. While I don't think the owner would consider a forum exclusively for CRNA wannabe's, perhaps there could be one for advanced practice nursing...
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    RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    Kiwi replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TexasCCRN, this is a valid thread. I'm sorry it got sort of butchered. I wonder if AANA will ever have a standard title for students. By the way, I hope you're safe down there. Our prayers are with...
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    RRNA or SRNA for title, What is your opinion?

    Kiwi replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I deleted jwk's offending message which appeared throughout the thread. Nurse anesthesia students feels strongly about this, and you know it, JWK! That is so stereotypical and UNFAIR to play the ol'...
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    info needed from current crna's, please....Is it boring????

    Kiwi replied to tamm1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

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    If you can't say anything nice...

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

    I think it's ridiculous that nursing professors don't encourage their students who have ambitions to pursue adv prac nursing. Heck, a lot of med students know what specialty they want to go into,...
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    SRNA's Did you do a clinical with a CRNA?

    Kiwi replied to ivypetals's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sweet!
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    Pneumonic for GAS LAW

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

    Mnemonic for BOYLE: Breathe (as you ascend) Or Your Lung
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    After being rejected

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

    There is a very cool thread about this right here on allnurses CRNA board. It involves the Myers-Briggs personality assessment and CRNAs. Some hospitals (such as mine) are starting to require a...
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    Can I join AANA?

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Would it be possible for an RN to join AANA? I checked on the site, but didn't see any opportunities for nurses to join. It seems like memberbership for us wannabees could potientially generate quite...
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    Should I give up?

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

    I'm so happy to know that you have your baby now. I think you are making a wise choice. Good luck, as these things you are doing will only make you a stronger
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    Should I give up?

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

    NP is a great profession too. It sounds like starting a family is really important to you. There are many NPs at my hospital who work in OR. Unfortunately, opportunity cost is an important aspects of...
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    CRNA Confusion

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

    Now that's a differential equation.
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    Vasoactive drugs

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

    Those are vasoactive
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    Mortgage for new grad RN?

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going today to look at condos and to speak with a realtor! My hospital offers a $5,000 forgivable down payment loan to it's employees. Thanks for this information. My apt lease is up on October...
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    Patient's take on CRNA vs A/MD

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

    You recently posted something in the FNP forum: "I'm going qrazy trying to decide wether to continue with med school or just go for NP. I'm a guy, in my mid 30- ish, been an RN for almost 15 yrs with...
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    North Carolina HB503 is officially dead

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

    :yelclap: Congrats to anesthetists in