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  1. Protecting teeth during intubation

    pedimac replied to mahalo366's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm with lunarjuice. Be careful and you won't chip a tooth. Open the mouth as wide as you can, take your time, take slow deep breaths, easy progression with the blade, lift up and out. The last...

  2. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

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

    Very

  3. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

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

    So you gave a summary of what it takes to be a supervising physician, not the legal requirement for them to be present for induction/emergence. From NHIC (the Medicare Administrative Contractor for...

  4. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

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

    Esme12: Prior to making declarative statements regarding a field you do not understand well, do some research. I won't talk about flight nursing or how deep sea welders should do their job. You...

  5. Amerian Association of Critical Care Nurses

    pedimac replied to love-d-OR's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dropped mine when I got into school. I agree with supporting organizations, but a CRNA is not a critical care nurse. Different mindsets, different practices, different political issues. If you want...

  6. Studying for the GRE for June/July test date, work night shift in MICU. Study time?

    pedimac replied to genmac's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A little over a month. Just so much antediluvian language I can

  7. Studying for the GRE for June/July test date, work night shift in MICU. Study time?

    pedimac replied to genmac's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked nights, and studied on my off days. I'd get off, go to bed, wake up around 3 pm, go get lunch and coffee, and sit for a couple of hours each day. Just like exercising, you have to make...

  8. Books / Links to prepare and learn...

    pedimac replied to BenjaminShortBull's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm with morificeko on this. Learn the job of a critical care nurse. That will help you more than anything. Then, once you're accepted, "enjoy your free time, travel, spend time with family. After...

  9. Should new grads always start on a med/surg floor?

    pedimac replied to swaffy8's topic in General Nursing

    No. Med surg is not psych, is not critical care, is not ER. Do what you want, learn your

  10. Helpful Apps for CRNA school?????

    pedimac replied to cotf2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A few free ones I have: Gas Guide ACTc Lite Epocrates MedCalc I'm trying to get away without paying for any, but I do need to invest in a better drug guide than what Epocrates offers without a...

  11. Male RNs ages 18-25

    pedimac replied to RNbrent's topic in Men in Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN at 22, and am now 25. Worked in a pedi-ICU. #1 - The only issue that came up in 3 years was a Muslim family asked for female nurses to clean their daughter. My coworkers...

  12. My first Interview on Monday, Help!!

    pedimac replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Dress well, eat a small breakfast if it's in the morning, don't drink a gallon of coffee prior to it, listen to some calming music on the way to your interview. Look up some information about the...

  13. Financial Aid/Loans-How to survive financially

    pedimac replied to Zaphod's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just started my program in NC. I was not excited to take out more loans, but that's what has to be done. My wife and I took out all the loans offered by the school, and so far it's worked. But...

  14. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    pedimac replied to guest_57352's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, you shouldn't be gassing yourself, I'd

  15. why nurses cannot have a nail polish..?

    pedimac replied to ar.en.greta's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because that's what we've done since

  16. T-shirt Slogans

    pedimac replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    1. PICU nurses Roc! (for rocuronium, and we're awesome.) 2. PICU - Keeping the beat! (With an EKG, normal beat and then a

  17. Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    pedimac replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a male nurse, I watch the show with my wife, and I thought that line was hilarious. Lighten up. It's a lighthearted show. Nothing Sue's character does (except for choosing her cheer assistant)...

  18. Time for a change?

    pedimac replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatrics is fun. I'm a guy, and I love it. Patients are smaller, you can play with the kids. Plus - A year ago, I had a kid mad at me all night because his mom was at home with his sister. He...

  19. Can the doctor refuse to see a patient?

    pedimac replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    People vent all the time. It's difficult to work in a setting and you see the same people keep coming back. It would wear on your psychy if you kept teaching people over and over that what they are...

  20. Weak Stomach

    pedimac replied to mississippigirl3000's topic in General Students

    Blood doesn't bother me, snot is fine, pulmonary edema spraying people in the face during a code is fine. But I don't deal well with poop, never have. When a patient gives me a particularly...

  21. Houston OR Dallas

    pedimac replied to kandace_hamilton's topic in Texas Nursing

    Agree with Commuter. To add: the hospitals in the Texas Medical Center of Houston do not hire many LVNs, if at all. Plus, there is a movement of only hiring nurses with bachelor degrees. I do wish...

  22. Thinking of becoming a childrens nurse

    pedimac replied to jambonsambo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with Steve...I'm a male, I work in a Pedi ICU, worked as a tech on a general peds unit for 2 years in nursing school. Parents enjoy anyone who shows they care about their child, male or...

  23. CRNA- is a strong science background really relevant towards being a CRNA

    pedimac replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agreed. And work. And learn about critical care; even staff nursing isn't just checking drugs against a

  24. Western Carolina Interview

    pedimac replied to sallie00's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Bryan et al, I was just accepted to WCU, class of 2013. I'll be coming from Houston, and excited to be able to sit outside not covered in sweat. I would PM a few of you, but AN requires 15 posts...