MaleAPRN

MaleAPRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner/CRNA Pain Mgmt.

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1. narcotics

   MaleAPRN replied to twalker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Narcotic abuse/misuse is a HUGE problem in this country. Having worked in Pain Management, I've learned to be cautious and have learned how to assess patients who are indeed in REAL pain and those...

2. Any CRNA have a NP degree?

   MaleAPRN replied to Burnt2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I was a FNP for several years until I decided to become a CRNA too. Best thing I ever did! I don't regret the path I took at all. The experience I had as an NP carried over to help me train as a...

3. I am a CRNP and the pay has is too low, can I afford to become a CRNA

   MaleAPRN replied to kskites's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   It all depends on the anesthesia school. As a CRNP who also became a CRNA, I had to take all science courses all over again, since some if not most science courses in anesthesia school focused on...

4. NP or CRNA

   MaleAPRN replied to rnything's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, I am an APN with dual roles. I am an NP and a CRNA. I was an NP first then several years later decided to become a CRNA. If you decide to become a CRNA first, thinking that you might want to...

5. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

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

   At the hospital I currently work at, the ICU calls upon us CRNAs to respond to difficult intubations that the attending and residents can't get. Also, as a level I trauma center, whenever a trauma...

6. LMA Insertion

   MaleAPRN replied to ali anesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I've inserted the LMA with both partially filled and completely deflated cuffs. I have not found any difference with ease of insertion. It also depends on how wide the patient's mouth opening is....

7. boards

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

   A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you, Ted! Take a deep breath and let it all SINK in. You are now a CRNA! Wooohooo! Vince

8. NP + Job Satisfaction?

   MaleAPRN replied to Kensington's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi, I recently became a CRNA. Fortunately, I had a great opportunity to work both as an NP in Pain Management and as a CRNA for the same organization. I love it! I work 2 days a week as an NP in...

9. Buying an exsisting medical office?

   MaleAPRN replied to DC2RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   An NP friend of mine bought a dermatology practice in California. She loves

10. Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs?

    MaleAPRN replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, Just my opinion here: I would go for an FNP concentration rather than an ENP or ACNP concentration. Obviously, I am biased towards an FNP since I am one. But, here me out... After leaving...

11. Anybody else working in Pain Management?

    MaleAPRN replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our patients vary in their degrees of pain. Many of them are on chronic opioid medications. The docs perform many invasive blocks (epidurals, stellate ganglion blocks...to name a few) and I am just...

12. Anybody else working in Pain Management?

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I need to touch base with another NP who happens to be working in a Pain Management area. I just started an NP position in Pain Management over a month ago and I am still trying to work out the...

13. I Passed!!!

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

    Thanks guys! It surely is such a relief to get the board exam behind me. Now I can focus on what's ahead. I straightened out my messy house, getting all of my study materials bundled up and I...

14. Question about schedule II prescriptive authority

    MaleAPRN replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know that each state sets their own laws as far as NP prescriptive authority, and that it is clearly influenced by the medical association lobbies. It is unfortunate that by lobbying to limit our...

15. for CRNA'S. debating NP/CRNA

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

    Hi, I'm an NP too that just recently became a CRNA (got my board results yesterday and passed!). I would tell you that going to CRNA school is indeed no walk in the park. You have to make a lot of...