bread angel

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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...

  16. Tubing tips

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

    Miller 2 user, which can be used as a Mac, if you need to. My best advise for intubation success is head position. Raise the head to snifting position -- look it up, there are some excellent...

  17. How much do you make?

    bread angel replied to Topher53's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The average CRNA package is around $175,000. I know many in private practice who make twice that amount, but they work very hard for the money. Anesthesia is nothing like nursing when it comes to...

  18. Australian nursing student wanting to become a CRNA in the US

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

    It is my understanding that you must receive an RN license in the US first. Then the critical care requirements are up to the individual schools. There are strong indicators that Canada is...

  19. Any CRNA's that love their job but........

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

    Nursing is a job, anesthesia is a professional career. Nurses burn out quickly, CRNAs practice well into their 60's and 70's. CRNAs love what they do, nurses love to complain about what they do....

  20. O.R. cases for CRNA's vs. Anesthesiologists

    bread angel replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Paindoc--you are sadly mistaken about the law of vicarious liability. Everyone involved gets named in a lawsuit, including the CRNA. There is a very important Washington case where an...

  21. CRNA Role/Scope/Daily Life

    bread angel replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Your questions indicate that you have no idea of the education and clinical responsibilities of being a nurse anesthetist. Do your homework, read the stickies here, check the many other websites and...

  22. Looking to buy a new anesthesia machine

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

    I know Mindray had a large booth at the AANA meeting in Boston. I have no personal knowledge of them--have always liked Datex/Ohmeda/GE machines. They reliable and are easy to troubleshoot. To the...

  23. Accepted to CRNA...should I finish Perfusion school?

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

    If it was me, I would drop out. As long as it is not a credit course that would look bad on your transcript, it is unlikely that being a perfusionist would be of any benefit to you in anesthesia...

  24. CRNAs and bathroom breaks...

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

    I prefer to remain anonymous at this time on this forum, but I am always

  25. CRNA vs Medical Sales

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

    I know a pharm rep who is now in anesthesia school. He appears to be happy with his decision. If after following the great advise about working out the pros and cons and still can't decide, then go...