bread angel

bread angel specializes in Anesthesia.

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1. NBCRNA and the AANA... WOW!

   bread angel replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   The AANA must set standards for the highest possible practice situations. Whether or not you like it, without the AANA going for direct Medicare reimbursement and settling our right to compete in the...

2. NBCRNA and the AANA... WOW!

   bread angel replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I am well aware of the credentialing issue that is coming up for an AANA bylaw change. This change is appropriate and is needed so that the CRNA credential stays an integral part of the profession....

3. From Chemical Engineering to CRNA

   bread angel replied to Jeanny D.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   A science background is always a plus for anesthesia. We use both chemistry and engineering every day in our practice, although we may call it something else. I agree with the other comments, find a...

4. AANA (NON) membership anyone?

   bread angel replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Maybe the reason why no non-members respond is that there are very few of them who bother with internet sites involving anesthesia. One of the people who I talked to recently reinstated her...

5. AANA (NON) membership anyone?

   bread angel replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   [quote Bread Angel, If you think the AANA and it's lobbying group are resposible for your work conditions, hours and remuneration....US Department of Labor and market forces have much more...

6. AANA (NON) membership anyone?

   bread angel replied to ruler of kolob's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Do what you wish. Maybe you would be happier as a junior member of the ASA or even the ANA. I can guarantee that you will be vocal when you (1) lose your job, (2) have your hours cut, (3) have your...

7. Per diem/Part time CRNA positions?

   bread angel replied to icuRNmia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   CRNAs can choose to work in whatever way they please, as long as there is a job for them. The marketplace rules. You seem to be way too obsessed with working part-time, that I suspect that you have...

8. Personality traits of CRNAs?

   bread angel replied to icuRNmia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Some personality traits that I have noticed in CRNAs: --Obsessive compulsive --Patient oriented --Don't suffer fools very well --Must be mechanically oriented (trouble shooting) --Ability to...

9. Per diem/Part time CRNA positions?

   bread angel replied to icuRNmia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   It is well advised for you to get a lot of experience as a newly graduated CRNA. That experience is going to be at a full service hospital and later on you can move to an ASC. If you are asking...

10. Advice-posting here too for CRNA's to chime in

    bread angel replied to criticalRN10's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree with the other comments and want to add one more. If you like the ER for the adrenalin rush you get, understand that in anesthesia, if you do it right, you shouldn't have many adrenalin...

11. Advice!

    bread angel replied to believe17's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love being a CRNA and know that the best decision I made in my life was entering this profession. Read all of the posts here and on other websites. If you do a google search you will find many...

12. Day in the life of a CRNA?

    bread angel replied to firefly101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Administering anesthesia is the most fun someone can have and still get paid for it. My days are short-not many cases or very long--lots of OB and/or emergencies. You have a lot of information in...

13. CRNA jobs in SoCal

    bread angel replied to ahw30's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are two major anesthesia programs in the LA area, Kaiser and USC. They pretty much meet the supply needs of the

14. Tubing tips

    bread angel replied to 3ccBolus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Do don't have much experience, do

15. CRNA JOB MARKET

    bread angel replied to OscarRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The OP needs to spend a lot of time shadowing CRNAs. I love anesthesia and could not imagine doing anything else. There are going to be lots of positions available in the future, as long as you pick...