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  1. Getting an epidural (with fentayl) may hinder breastfeeding (new study)

    skipaway replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, but some man had to have done that study. Fentanyl has been in use for decades...I know my sister's, cousin's, friends kids did just

  2. When did you get your CCNA results?

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

    Back when I took boards, on paper not computer, I waited over 6 weeks to get my results. I think you all have it very good. (Then I walked 2 miles in the snow...uphill....

  3. Holiday Gifts: What is appropriate?

    skipaway replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken the total sum I'm going to spend..ie...$20X12 co-workers for a total on $240 and donate to a charitable organization in their names. Last year I bought 3 goats from World Vision to be...

  4. Two Florida hospitals now charge extra for non-emergency ER visits

    skipaway replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most, not all, who use the ER for non-emergencies do not have a primary care physician or insurance. So, how will the hospital collect their extra money. I think it's a scare tactic to make people...

  5. Responsibilities of a CRNA

    skipaway replied to PACU queen's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are really interested, go and ask one of the CRNAs at your workplace if you can ''shadow'' during their day. That is the easiest and best way to get a real glimpse of what the job

  6. Filipino CRNA

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

    Your transcripts from your university in the Phillipines comes with a handy grade decipherer..lol. I've looked at many of these transcripts when evaluating a candidate. I think you won't have a...

  7. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    I can find many definitions from different dictionaries that do not specify anesthesiology as a medical

  8. MSN/NP w/out a BSN

    skipaway replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    You need a BSN or a BS in a Science field in order to apply to anesthesia school. You would definately need to get your RN and work 1+ years in an acute care (ICU) setting. You could try to find an...

  9. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    Anesthesiology is the practice and study of anesthesia. Nurses and Doctors both practice and study anesthesia. It's a matter of semantics. The ASA wants the public to only associate Doctors with the...

  10. Books for CRNA School?

    skipaway replied to kukukajoo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's been 14 yrs since anesthesia school, but the one book that I know a lot are assigned is Basics of Anesthesia by Robert K. Stoelting Start with that and then come

  11. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    skipaway replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What exactly is a "fat baxxer?" and is a thin baxxer any

  12. Finally, nurses are portrayed right in media

    skipaway replied to tracy2006's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a GH fan for over 30 years but I hate how nurses are so interchangeable...ie...ER/OR/ICU/Floor nurse all in the same shift. Kinda like walking the halls of the hospital and finding a...

  13. acceptance stigma?

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

    No, I'm sure they will be sorry to see you go. You gave them 6 years and that's a great committment. Good luck in anesthesia

  14. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    Thanks.

  15. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    Yes, but I didn't claim my education was the equal to that of an MD. I realize that they are 2 different entities. However, I do claim that my "practice" that is... that actual giving the...

  16. Not trying to stir up bad ideas, but......

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

    CRNAs already practice independently in many instances ie... (plastic surgery clinics, dental offices, oral surgeons' offices, Day surgery centers and yes, even some hospital ORs hire ALL CRNA groups...

  17. to aspirate or not while giving insulin and flu vaccines

    skipaway replied to ginger43's topic in General Nursing

    So, what's the harm of continuing to aspirate if that has been your practice? If they decide there's limited chance of an IV injection, fine, but aspirating causes no harm. I'd continue to do

  18. Need some advice

    skipaway replied to CJRN02's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check out the FAQ at the top of the page. Alot of your questions can by found and answered there. Yes, your NICU experience is considered critical care experience. Some feel that some adult ICU...

  19. for CRNA'S. debating NP/CRNA

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

    I'm not sure we can help you with that. You have to measure your satisfaction with your new job, your desire for more money and the needs of your family. I will just say that nurse anesthesia school...

  20. RSI rapid sequence intubation question

    skipaway replied to BFE/RN's topic in Emergency

    You know they won't be back to answer

  21. TAH BSO with Ureteral Stents

    skipaway replied to JustJen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    See my above reply. Stents are placed by a urologist, with a ureteroscope, in alot of abdominal surgeries if pt's have tumors, adhesions or if the surgeons are for some reason concerned they'll damage...

  22. an interesting and somewhat ignorant article title

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

    That's the point platon20. CRNAs aren't mentioned. This is an article written by an Anesthesiologist known to be unfriendly to CRNAs practicing office based or independent anesthesia in the US. These...

  23. Endoscopy nursing

    skipaway replied to coles2's topic in General Nursing

    Taking your first statement: If an RN is giving conscious sedation and monitoring a patient for their procedure...this is a big deal. Airway is #1 in importance and I would for myself want a well...

  24. TAH BSO with Ureteral Stents

    skipaway replied to JustJen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes the ureteral catheter itself causes some irritation to the ureters and the bladder, plus during surgery, the bladder is manipulated and manually retracted causing irritation. This can...

  25. TAH BSO with Ureteral Stents

    skipaway replied to JustJen's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yes, I believe those are stents. Stents are hollow, strawlike tubes that are placed in the ureters so that during surgery the doctors can feel the ureters and not accidently damage them. I usually...