MaleAPRN

MaleAPRN

Nurse Practitioner/CRNA Pain Mgmt

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  1. RN License Reciprocity...

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi Guys, For those who have experience in doing this... I have to be licensed in OH prior to starting NA school. Do I have to contact the CA BRN or OH BRN for reciprocity? I'm not quite sure how to...

  2. Any Dual Role APNs out there?

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does anyone know an APN with two specialty training (NP/CNS; NP/CRNA; NP/Nurse Midwife etc) who is currently working, utilizing both dual roles in perhaps the SAME area of practice? I am an FNP (with...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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....

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. I Passed!!!

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, after regrouping and focusing on reading M&M besides the sweatbook and Memory Master...I am happy to say that I am now a CRNA! Thank you to all of you who shared your prayers and support...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Question about schedule II prescriptive authority

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a question for those APNs who have experience with prescribing schedule II drugs... I just started working as an NP in a Pain Management clinic here in Ohio. I have my DEA # for schedule II-V...

  18. 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...

  19. 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...

  20. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

    MaleAPRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I prepared myself for months for the boards. I've read the sweatbook a total of 5 times! The memory master for a total of 2! I felt ready and prepared to take the exam and I did take it yesterday....

  21. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    I was talking about my experience taking the board exam for nurse anesthetists. I believe you guys are talking about the LVN & RN board exams. But, irregardless of what exam one takes...I still...

  22. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Hey there, I appreciate the kind comments. I have gotten other private messages already from others that I have helped, one way or another through my experiences throughout this past 2 years....

  23. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Well folks, the wait is over. I didn't make the cut. As soon as I got my results and found out that I didn't make it, I immediately re-sent my application to retake the exam (that'll put my retake...

  24. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    Nope, haven't heard yet. They say within 4 weeks. Although some have gotten their results in 2 weeks. I'll keep you guys posted no matter what the outcome is.

  25. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    I believe a candidate who unfortunately fails the exam 4 times can only retake the exam that many times a year according to the AANA. But, there is no time limit in between.