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  1. RSI rapid sequence intubation question

    skipaway replied to BFE/RN's topic in Emergency

    ERnurse1139 This was posted on page 2 and is an excellent answer to your question on the reason for a defasciculating dose. And no question is

  2. Why Can they Do it from Overseas?

    skipaway replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spent time with her and asked her what experiences she had in her home country? Alot of "3rd world" countries have high tech hospitals with vents (do you think their nurses hand bag the...

  3. I Passed!!!

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

    Excellent job! Welcome to the great world of CRNAs!:balloons:

  4. RSI rapid sequence intubation question

    skipaway replied to BFE/RN's topic in Emergency

    It's a shame you so underestimate your fellow RNs. You, being an RN, have slammed only yourself. Are you just an RN who sponges a Doctor's brow? I'd guess not. Why don't you try to shadow a CRNA...

  5. What's going on w/this patient?

    skipaway replied to Altra's topic in Emergency

    Is this not Chronic Renal failure that has gone undiagnosed? With CRF, a pt's Hgb/Hct do drop due to erythropoetin deficiency, the BUN and creat. are textbook and his HTN is probably b/c of an out of...

  6. Education question?

    skipaway replied to coopsc1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It really depends on the school. More and more are trying to hire PhD prepared professors, but as of now, I believe a Master's is

  7. Frustrated RN!

    skipaway replied to cheat25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, not true. Just do your best, present yourself as best you can to each program and you have every chance as the next person. I applied to one program and got in on the first time I applied. It...

  8. Explain TEFRA

    skipaway replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From the AANA website: TEFRA are a set of conditions an anesthesiologist must meet if s/he is to bill Medicare for medical direction of a CRNA and thereby claim 50% of the anesthetic fee. There are 7...

  9. CRNA vs. MDA SALARY

    skipaway replied to matt12345654321's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    [quote name=matt12345654321 So what are the goals of the AANA? What are they lobbying for?[/quote] Matt, Go to aana.com and peruse the site, you'll find a lot of good information about CRNAs and our...

  10. 3 Letters of Reference for NA Program?

    skipaway replied to deroth1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Make sure you shadow with the same CRNA more than once if you are looking for a reference from that CRNA. I would not be able to give a reference based on one episode of shadowing. Ask them a lot...

  11. My feeling after taking boards...a lesson for all

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

    So very sorry to hear your news, but I'm sure you'll quickly be back in the game. My best wishes to

  12. 3 Letters of Reference for NA Program?

    skipaway replied to deroth1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm a little confused here: your requirements are references from "2 RNs and your immediate supervisor." Your first is your immediate supervisor, your 2nd is I'm assuming an RN and your 3rd should...

  13. SEE Exam

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

    Retired questions are still good questions and do test your knowledge so I don't think that these would necessarily be "crap". Now, the ones that were thrown out are a different thing altogether. I...

  14. I passed

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

    Welcome to a wonderful

  15. propofol

    skipaway replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    SRNA=Student Registered Nurse

  16. question about privacy

    skipaway replied to pearl4M92's topic in General Nursing

    This is a HIPPA violation and you can report her to her supervisor and you can report her to the State Board of Nursing. My condolenses to you and your

  17. Where were u 9/11/01?

    skipaway replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

    Interestingly, I was in OR 3 giving anesthesia to a total joint patient. Today, 5 yrs later, I was in OR 3 giving anesthesia to a total joint patient. And no, total joints are not all I

  18. what do you think of this?

    skipaway replied to greenbird's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it's ok to do but I'd not want my license number published. People who are unethical may be able to use this number in many ways...I'm thinking identity theft

  19. interview

    skipaway replied to franky31's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was not aware that Penn State had a Nurse Anesthesia program. I checked the AANA website and there is not one

  20. propofol

    skipaway replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    In my previous posts, I'm talking about Anaphylaxis with shock symptoms. This is much of what is seen in the OR when patients react to medications given. Again, Epi. is the first line drug in doses...

  21. propofol

    skipaway replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    When I treat true anaphylaxis(with shock)...Epinephrine is the first drug that should be given. Above and beyond the anti-histamines/steroids etc... and it is given IVP with a start dose of at least...

  22. How helpful is Valley Review?

    skipaway replied to jts2404's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are many discussions of the Valley Review course if you use the search engine on this forum. It's been years since I sat for the exam and I found Valley helpful. Good luck

  23. What do you call a PA?

    skipaway replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    Agree...first name basis...what do the PAs call

  24. propofol

    skipaway replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

    No, it isn't...consider anaphylaxis, where tachycardia and hypotension are paramount signs. Epi is your first choice drug. I don't believe the post by passgasser was meant to be demeaning to you at...

  25. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    skipaway replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    We do, do the same job and CRNAs do get paid less. Something you'll have to decide for yourself if it's important to you.