Athlein1

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  1. Which schools are "hard" to get into

    Athlein1 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, she is just humble and self-deprecating. Anesthesia school tends to do that to

  2. Which schools are "hard" to get into

    Athlein1 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I stand by my original comments. So, Sigma, it looks like you are the one with the magical list. Let's have it, then! I also see that you haven't even started school yet. Perhaps in a couple of...

  3. Which schools are "hard" to get into

    Athlein1 replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Coug et al., I found that list! Here it is: Okay, I know your question was tongue-in-cheek, as was my answer. Questions like the OP's really tick me off. For the uninitiated: there is no such thing...

  4. How Old is TOO OLD to Become an Anesthetist?

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

    Go for it if that's what your heart desires! I am graduating this year, and I have met many students in their 40s and 50s through my own program, in clinicals, and at the state and national meetings....

  5. Single SRNAs..

    Athlein1 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Jewelcutt is right. Married CRNA here with a very strong relationship and a spouse that I would do just about anything for. But, I can tell you honestly that these past two years have put phenomenal...

  6. CRNA career cons

    Athlein1 replied to fl1picc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Bread and butter cases are just what I described: the routine cases you do every day. Examples include knee scopes, hysters, gallbags, hernia repairs, etc. Sometimes, the lingo people use is "ditzel",...

  7. CRNA career cons

    Athlein1 replied to fl1picc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It is a very good idea to be able to intelligently discuss at least a couple of downsides to the profession. I was asked to describe the drawbacks of being a CRNA at every interview I attended. So,...

  8. Single parent & CRNA school

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

    I am not in the same boat, but I am a senior SRNA, and I know a few students who have been single parents and made it through. These students deserve so much credit, because they have worked so hard...

  9. pregnant and crna school?

    Athlein1 replied to rayraycrna2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I can think of four SRNAs in various programs that have been pregnant during their schooling. The culture of your program is the primary factor in determining how your pregnancy will be viewed. From...

  10. SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

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

    I had a preceptor once that had an emotional meltdown over the fact that I timed the syringe of succinylcholine wrong when preparing for a pedi case. She actually said to me, "Look at that. You are so...

  11. texas malpractice issues?

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

    I can't say for sure whether personal liability covers a judgment of medical malpractice that exceeds the limits of an anesthesia provider's policy. I would expect not, in most cases. I can only speak...

  12. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    Thank you gentlemen, Ahhh, feel the

  13. texas malpractice issues?

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

    This link was helpful to me in learning about the legal pitfalls of practice in Texas. Take-home message: there are a lot of med-mal attorneys, they win big lawsuits, and the jury awards are huge....

  14. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    What's the deal, Tenesma? Who's picking on who here? You know we enjoy hearing from you about clinical pearls, and I thank you for the clinical imput that you provide, but this diatribe is tiresome....

  15. First Day in OR

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

    Hey Sones, No worries. It happens. And it will likely happen several more times before you finish your education. The peaks and valleys are just a part of anesthesia school. I had a bad week, too. In...

  16. Interview Blues

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

    I agree with Kevin. Just let it go for now. If further communication would make you feel better, then why not send a follow-up thank you letter? For what it's worth, my first interview was a...

  17. Titration of Inhalational Agents

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

    On the other hand, #1 - the one group of drugs that certainly cause PONV is opioids. Studies show that patients would rather experience pain than PONV. #2 - there is emerging evidence that high-dose...

  18. Letter about cheating on Boards

    Athlein1 replied to franky127's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I got the letter, too. I think all SRNAs registered with AANA did. Does anyone know how this affects review courses like Valley Review that specifically target information likely to appear on

  19. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Mwbeah, I know you are new to our board (welcome!), but FYI - we are trying to avoid bursts of personal outrage or incendiary back-and-forth posts between members. Neither is conducive to productive...

  20. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Agreed, TraumaNurse. If you want to be competitive at the vast majority of programs, get ICU experience. I think you will be a better anesthetist for the experience (and that comes from someone who...

  21. GI Diprivan thread

    Athlein1 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you flipping kidding me?!? If your preceptor is telling you to give an ER patient a "drink" of propofol, s/he should be counseled/disciplined and you should be assigned a new preceptor. I'm wigged...

  22. GI Diprivan thread

    Athlein1 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Are you flipping kidding me?!? If your preceptor is telling you to give an ER patient a "drink" of propofol, s/he should be counseled/disciplined and you should be assigned a new preceptor. I'm wigged...

  23. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

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

    Um, no. At least not in the ortho room. The music is far too loud! :chuckle I know that some avowed precordial users believe this, but at this stage of my training, it's all I can do to watch the...

  24. mental health disorders and CRNAs

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

    It's a HIPAA world now, honey. No worries! They can't even ask, and you are under no obligation to divulge. So don't. Your personal life is just that - separate it now from your academic and...

  25. question about LMA contraindications

    Athlein1 replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Two points: 1. As a student, sometimes (often?!?) your "anesthesia care plan" of the day is whatever the preceptor you are working with wants to do. Your day goes easier when the provider you are...