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    Need ideas for project for MSN completion..

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

    I'm completing undergrad research on Human Patient Simulators (HPS). There is some research out there on Nurse Anesthesia and HPS. Here's a link to my school's HPS website:...
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    CRNA vs. Politics

    Kiwi replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jeremy, First, I admire your experience as a Phlebotomist, EMT, and LPN. I'm about to graduate with a BSN in May, and I'm sure that when you get to that point, all of your experience will help you...
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    Reading, crossword puzzles, etc while administering anesthetics

    Kiwi replied to 22380's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While in school I've seen both CRNAs and MDAs working crossword puzzles during CABG on-pump procedures. At first I was kind of shocked, but then I thought that maybe they were doing it to promote...
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    Congratulations to...

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nilepoc! (forum mod) The initials in his profile recently changed from "S" to "C"! Congratulations to you Craig. I hope you have a happy and successful career as a CRNA! :balloons:...
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    If you couldn't get in...

    Kiwi replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dave, I'd first like to say that your education (CNS, ARNP, and future CRNA) is amazing. I was wondering about the comment you made above in quotations. There are people that don't stand with the...
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    I can't believe that I am actually writing this.

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

    Yay Bryant!!! :balloons:
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    Bedside surgery with no sedation

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I witnessed a very sad incident yesterday. My elderly client was undergoing an EGD/ PEG tube placement, and received no sedation or pain management during the procedure. I was in a difficult situation...
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    Single SRNAs..

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

    This is a cool
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    What should I minor in?

    Kiwi replied to cl05's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    minor in chemistry, make all A's, get 2 yrs ICU experience... and you're be a
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    Bedside surgery with no sedation

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

    My client had standing orders for morphine and versed from her primary physician, not the Gastroenterologist. If I had it to do over, I would have overidden the Gastroenterologist's orders to not give...
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    Bedside surgery with no sedation

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

    The nurse had asked the doctor if the patient could have meds - should I have just given
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    I'm in!

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

    You did it Apais! I remember when you had some concern over your admission status - it must be a wonderful feeling to know that you will be an SRNA! Congrats and please keep us informed along the...
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    What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    was a new test administered in 2000? that number is down a couple standard
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    Become A Nurse Just To Be A Crna?

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

    Right on Andrea!
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    What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    Tenesma, I checked out your very first post on allnurses... "Hello everybody... I'd like to introduce myself: I am an anesthesia resident, and I have been following with much amusement the carnage...
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    Student Loans

    Kiwi replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sweeet
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    Student Loans

    Kiwi replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do you have to make monthly payments on it while in
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    Student Loans

    Kiwi replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For those who borrowed from Sallie Mae and/or Bank One: Is a co-signer required? I don't think anyone in my family makes enough $ to co-sign for a loan that
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    Culturally diverse nursing

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Culturally diverse nurses... Cultural diversity is something I feel very passionate about. We all know that they are needed in nursing, but why should they want to be in it? I'm helping out on a...
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    do crna's have prescriptiion benefits?

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

    Very interesting chart -
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    do crna's have prescriptiion benefits?

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

    Even when practicing in the OR, do CRNAs have a
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    another eager student c questions

    Kiwi replied to luv your nurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Mike, I agree with you. I've kept the dream alive, and it sure was nice to have the dean of an anesthesia school tell me that I have all my "ducks in a row" for admission. ...But that's not to say...
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    1st year STUDENT NEEDS HELP

    Kiwi replied to CRNA2010's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Science classes are very important when applying to NA school. Getting a "C" in chemistry is not the end of the world, though. I was originally a musician who switched into nursing, and chemistry was...
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    good books to read

    Kiwi replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology Stoetlings
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    Open Heart Unit interview

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will graduate from nursing school with a BSN in May '05 and will be interviewing for an open heart unit (O.H.U.) position. I haven't formally interviewed with the nurse manager yet, but I have...