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  1. Second Bachelors degree???

    oncall24/7 replied to neva2late's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Don't give up; I got my BSRN, went to crna school and my "terminal" degree" was in aero engineering"..not the usual track for a nurse...then med school after working for a while.......don't let...

  2. ADIOS ANESTHESIA

    oncall24/7 replied to Spode's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I forgot one thing in my previous reply: have you considered a NP program? A good NP can really help people and it's a good job. PS: my primary care provider is a NP and she's the best...I have my...

  3. My 1st colonoscopy - draping & pain questions

    oncall24/7 replied to carolla's topic in Gastroenterology

    As a physician who has been involved in many colonoscopy exams (my own included-I probably have colon cancer)...I doubt that anyone on these boards gives 2 ***** about my opinion, but here it is:...

  4. ADIOS ANESTHESIA

    oncall24/7 replied to Spode's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    adios to you and please go with God.......I wish you the best, but working as a nurse in anesthesia is not for

  5. CRNA or PharmD???

    oncall24/7 replied to mambutz7hart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Once again, CRNA are totally interested in "solo practice" and economic issues........I see a total abscence of concern for patient safety........I would not let an unsupervised CRNA "practice" on my...

  6. Curious about sedation

    oncall24/7 replied to AnewerRN's topic in General Nursing

    What an absolutely awful experience. Patients deserve an anesthesia provider and proper drugs (ie: propofol) for these procedures. I have many years of experience doing endo sedation and have NEVER...

  7. Curious about sedation

    oncall24/7 replied to AnewerRN's topic in General Nursing

    totally correct about reversal of these agents. Personally I believe that patients are much better off having an anesthesia provider administer their sedation (especially for endo); better drugs and...

  8. CRNA or PharmD???

    oncall24/7 replied to mambutz7hart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    no education is BS....................crna usually undergo 2 years of additional nursing-school "anesthesia" training and are possibly qualified (with supervision) to administer...

  9. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    once again, patient safety is thrown to the wind by nurses who want to act as solo anesthesia providers.......sort of makes one ashamed of ever being a nurse..................stop looking at your own...

  10. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    patients DESERVE an anestesiologist, not a nurse managing their anesthesia. I was a CRNA before going to med school..............give it a rest......it's not about money, it's about patient...

  11. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Your have a lack of respect for anesthesiologists; I'm glad that your posts speak for themselves. "Blowing smoke"? I doubt it; I have seen both side quite clearly and I do not attack anesthesia...

  12. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but I see a lot CRNA bashing anesthesiologists just as much or more than I see anesthesiologists bashing CRNA. Been in both sets of shoes. My issue is with...

  13. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Out of curiosity, what are you basing your opinoins of crna's on? I worked as a CRNA before attending med

  14. Can a patient refuse sedation?

    oncall24/7 replied to Web-G.I.nurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    You probably had a doc who took his/her time to do the colonoscopy properly and you must have an easy colon to navigate. Colonoscopies are done in most of the world (not the US) without sedation....

  15. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    With all due respect, if a patient wants an unsupervised nurse (solo CRNA) performing his/her anesthesia, that's their choice; I just want to make sure that the patient understands who their...

  16. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wow, I have never asked anyone to "carry my water"........your comments and disrespect(?) speak volumes about this issue.......a "loosing battle"? I have no battles to fight and neither do most in...

  17. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thabks for the replies; I tried to comment from a unique perspective, but it seems that this was a waste of time. Many patients want to know who is managing their anesthesia; and I'm often the one...

  18. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    wtb: yes I did work in an independent environment as a CRNA and was trained to do so. I felt increasingly uncomfortable doing so as my education progressed. This is my opinion only and I mean no...

  19. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Having worked on both sides of this equation gives me a unique viewpoint. Surgeons do surgery and I haven't met one who knew beans about anesthesia. CRNA are useful providers, when properly...

  20. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    oncall24/7 replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Then you don't even understand the act model. CRNA are nurses, anesthesiologists are physicians. A few misguided CRNA seem to think that they can "work solo"...they can't and it's dangerous; some...

  21. Slimeball enema Urgent

    oncall24/7 replied to sarahbeesushi's topic in General Nursing

    I know that the post is ancient, but a bubble gum enema is quite real and use to soften impactions. It consists of Colace Liquid (not the syrup) which often comes in a dropper bottle for peds. Its a...

  22. Can a patient refuse sedation?

    oncall24/7 replied to Web-G.I.nurse's topic in Gastroenterology

    More and more patients are declining sedation for endoscopy and that's their absolute right. The endoscopist can refuse to do the exam unsdated, but he/she had better have a good reason for doing...

  23. lower endoscopy usual pracctice

    oncall24/7 replied to laurentrilli's topic in Gastroenterology

    All very interesting comments. Having worked anesthesia as both a nurse and as an anesthesiologist, I always assumed that patients naturally wanted to be (or think that they were) "out" for the...

  24. CRNA Vs. MD

    oncall24/7 replied to Amir's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had to respond to the "they hold your life in their hands" part. Yeah, CRNA's sure do, so do anesthesiologists, so do bus drivers, etc ANd if the anesthesiologist was nowhere to be found, shame on...

  25. CRNA Vs. MD

    oncall24/7 replied to Amir's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I became a CRNA then took the unusual path to med school and became an anesthesiologist. There is no comparison between the 2 programs; both are intense and require a lot of work and if you are...