Athlein1

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  1. Shoe Suggestions and Earpiece Thoughts.....

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

    Please tell us you are exaggerating. Aspiring SRNAs, look at this statement closely and remember this as you are researching schools to attend. I cannot imagine that a program this rigid is going to...

  2. Stupid Question

    Athlein1 replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I will honestly admit that on occasion, I get queasy and nauseated by what is happening in the OR. But, it's okay to be sensitive as long as it does not distract you from the sole reason you are there...

  3. Is CRNA the right path?

    Athlein1 replied to MDEMT280's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Graduate with your BSN and work as an RN in ICU before you spend too much time ruminating on your potential CRNA aspirations. Then, if you like nursing, do the research into the CRNA profession and...

  4. ACLS and PALS online courses - important

    Athlein1 replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    FYI for all - If you must get an AHA ACLS card, here is a link. I did not know about this option when I renewed online with the course approved by the AANA. Have a look. It might fill the needs of...

  5. CRNA school difficult?

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

    I just run out of time. You have to decide what to sacrifice - sleep, family time, stare-at-the-wall time. After a full day of clinical that stretches 10-12+ hours, plus care plans for the next day,...

  6. ACLS and PALS online courses - important

    Athlein1 replied to charles-thor's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I used the aclsonline.org site to recertify both PALS and ACLS. It was a great experience and a fantastic option for the experienced provider. I was finished with both courses in a few hours (not...

  7. Post graduate anesthesia education

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

    Whatever. I can only suggest that you frequent a physician bulletin board. NCgirl and Sones, Since I am starting to talk to potential employers and am considering a couple of pediatric specialty...

  8. CRNAs and SRNAs, what's in your fanny..

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

    Yep, me too. I also keep a blunt-nosed hemostat, pair of little scissors, and a pen light. May look funny, but at least I have the things I need at hand. Hate to scrounge around while a preceptor is...

  9. pediatric practice

    Athlein1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, it's true that CHOA does use CRNAs in a variety of complex cases, but, they are supported and directed by those board-certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologists. Also, the Children's...

  10. RN License Reciprocity...

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

    OMG. Is this a joke? I'm sorry. I know this slang-teen thing is how some kids are talking to one another, but come on. You will get more responses and will be taken more seriously if you write like an...

  11. pediatric practice

    Athlein1 replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Something to consider, too... The current trend toward the preferential hiring of fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists will continue. Demand for CRNAs to work in dedicated...

  12. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Emerald, I thought of something else. Call the 2005 school and ask them if they can admit you for the Fall semester 2004 as a part-time student. If you can take a graduate-level class a semester until...

  13. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

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

    Here's a different perspective...just something to consider. I waited an extra year to start school, and I am so glad I did. The additional year allowed me to: 1. Take a few courses early and get...

  14. Anesthesia problems at Sutter Solano Medical Center

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

    Be careful about believing what you read in mainstream media, especially as it pertains to complex medicolegal topics. 1. The anesthetics in question were administered by a qualified, experienced...

  15. Fullerton/Kaiser vs. Sam. Merritt vs. Southern Cal.

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

    Chaphillgal, Please feel free to PM me about schools in California. I have a good bit of insider scoop on the programs west of the

  16. Needle stick injuries?

    Athlein1 replied to prairiegirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Having been stuck more than once, with a couple of them being high-risk exposures, I am all too aware of the risks of a needlestick injury. It should be a concern to all of us. FYI - Research into...

  17. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    Loisane, Thank you so very much for your informative post. We SRNAs are just plain lucky to have you on this

  18. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    How presumptuous this statement is! It implies that we secretly wish to be physicians, but we found a way to skirt the rigors of med school and residency. So, we are taking this shortcut - the nurse...

  19. For Potential CRNA's Who Are Married or Have Significant Others

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

    Amen to that. Because you think you give them the information they need to be mentally prepared, but when you really don't have a true understanding of what life will be like in anesthesia school for...

  20. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    Seems to me that most AAs and anesthesiologists respect the education, knowledge base, and work ethics of the vast majority of CRNAs. In contrast, I have only met a few (well, one, actually, but then...

  21. For Potential CRNA's Who Are Married or Have Significant Others

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

    Yikes. Beware of a school that send out this sort of vibe. There are far too many schools that want to see their students do well to put up with this attitude. And, no, you have no idea how difficult...

  22. Question about Vecuronium

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

    JWK, Why don't you like cis-atracurium? I just started using it and really like it. Am I just getting lucky or have you had a negative experience with

  23. Clinical question about laryngoscopy

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

    Seems to me that it depends on who you are working with in clinical that day. There are some preceptors that will let you reposition the head/pillow/blade a couple of times, then let you change...

  24. Clinical question about laryngoscopy

    Athlein1 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Question for you SRNAs in clinical and practicing anesthetists: How often do you get a Grade I or Grade II view? I have started missing an intubation or two per week (probably because I am moving...

  25. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    Tejas, Thank you for editing your post (not only the personal information part, but also the content about the MDA thing as well as the JUST NOT THE SAME remark). I think you realized that those...