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  1. The business of being a CRNA

    jwk replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And I thought you didn't care...Let's see 49, plus a year since I'm too late to get in a BSN program this year, plus at least a year in an accelerated BSN program, then that pesky one year critical...

  2. New Pro MDA resident training bill

    jwk replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nope - exactly my point. Instead of rallying against the ASA bill, why does the AANA not propose it's OWN bill? It goes back to the ThoughtBridge collapse. The AANA wanted the ASA to do it's work...

  3. New Pro MDA resident training bill

    jwk replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why don't I ever see any posts such as "The AANA announced today that Senator John Doe has introduced legislation to increase reimbursement for cases done by student nurse anesthetists" ? Really -...

  4. The business of being a CRNA

    jwk replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the link. Very interesting concept. It definitely covers a lot of the business

  5. The business of being a CRNA

    jwk replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So your DEGREE that you obtained in earning your CRNA certification was in Health Care Administration? Or did you get that degree after becoming a

  6. The business of being a CRNA

    jwk replied to krzysiu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Get a grip. :deadhorse The OP's question did not ask about CLASSES. He said "do CRNA schools touch upon the business side of anesthesia? I know medical schools teach this aspect". Nothing in that...

  7. Deadly Epidural

    jwk replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    1) NO ONE knows what happened with the patient in the Dateline case. NO ONE. As always, TV "news magazine" shows are great at manipulating the story to make it as sensational and gut-wrenching as...

  8. How would you manage this airway?

    jwk replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "unclearable by suction"? I might try a fast-track, but probably would very quickly move to cric this patient who is quickly heading towards the light. "I see Blue - he looks glorious" Sorry - "Old...

  9. HELP, New CRNA prac getting screwed by the man.

    jwk replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree you have some difficult issues to tackle, as well as legitimate complaints and concerns, but let me play devil's advocate and speak from the management side.Be professional in your discussions...

  10. Family History of Malignant Hypertension

    jwk replied to Tweety's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The patient's temp now has nothing to do with MH. MH is an anesthesia phenomenon, and it is inherited. Although it can be treated, there is still significant risk involved, and the best way to avoid...

  11. Pediatric CRNA

    jwk replied to MalibuMel's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It doesn't take too long to get comfortable doing peds. It seems a lot more ominous at first, especially with infants and preemies, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Lots of tricks to learn...

  12. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    jwk replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tran - you're doing exactly what opponents of the "Fair Tax" do. They change the terms of the proposal, and then argue against it.The OP's post clearly states "no scheduled call", yet you make the...

  13. 1099 Contract for a new grad

    jwk replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Agreed. Sit down and work out the costs of all your benefits. $98 per hour, 40 hours per week, less four weeks of vacation, and at least five holidays where you're not going to be working, and...

  14. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    jwk replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Either you know absolutely nothing of what you are talking about, or you're just here to stir the pot.#1 is essentially correct - no state requires supervision of CRNA's by an anesthesiologist. Many...

  15. Swan Lines

    jwk replied to 2ndChance's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Swan's are indeed a rapidly disappearing phenomenon, although you will probably still see them occasionally for very specific indications. They used to be SOP for any open heart procedure, but now so...

  16. how much $ is too much

    jwk replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, actually the thread over there was mainly residents from other medical specialties talking about how much anesthesiologists

  17. how much $ is too much

    jwk replied to PTU2SLP's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the OP is picking up from a similar thread on "the other

  18. AANA members

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

    So to be consistent in your views, all of you agree that reimbursement for surgical residents should be decreased drastically.

  19. Death Penalty Anesthesia

    jwk replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    A lot of people say that, but when you get right down to it, not many actually would. Regardless of your personal opinion about capital punishment, actually participating brings it to a whole...

  20. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    jwk replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :chuckle Actually, this is pretty sedate compared to a number of other

  21. AANA members

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

    And there's the real issue - in comparison to other residencies in other specialties, anesthesia is treated differently. It has absolutely NOTHING to do with SRNA training programs. Apples and...

  22. IM Atropine dose for peds emergency

    jwk replied to sandman1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We rarely start IV's on very minor peds cases such as ear tubes.Also, I usually wouldn't have a 10cc syringe of ANYTHING drawn up when doing most peds cases, except perhaps propofol on bigger kids....

  23. Med-Mal Reform -- Write your Senator

    jwk replied to deepz's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This goes right back to my earlier assertion that attorneys are much more interested in having jurors they can manipulate rather than having intelligent jurors capable of fully independent thought...

  24. AANA members

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

    Here's my understanding of the issues - I'm sure if I'm incorrect, someone will let me know. Resident reimbursement and SRNA reimbursement are separate issues. They're not paid out of the same pot...

  25. AANA members

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

    You don't get it - THEY DON'T CARE! All they care about is finding a way to undermine physicians in any way they can, and AT ANY