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  1. AA's impact on future salary

    jwk replied to meaton1421's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yep, you're mistaken. Mmac is correct-the salaries are similar. In practices that employ both AA's and CRNA's, they are paid the same for comparable experience. Salaries and compensation is pretty...

  2. Methohexital; Histamine Release

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

    Excellent post, excellent points. Benadryl is part of the anti-emetic cocktail that some of our plastic surgeon's are insisting on as well. Zofran, decadron, benadryl on every patient. And I agree...

  3. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    jwk replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The box is now

  4. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    jwk replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The difference is that anesthesia residents are still learning - the CRNA's have already finished their educational

  5. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    jwk replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah I know - you've got a zillion initials after your name. Big deal. So do I , but I don't really feel the need to use them. You've only READ about the whole CRNA/AA/MD political happenings, but...

  6. Methohexital; Histamine Release

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

    You can probably find a study somewhere that indicates that almost any drug you choose has the potential for histamine release (or some other adverse effect). Giving benadryl routinely because...

  7. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    jwk replied to Athlein1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ya know - there's now over 300 posts and 31 pages in this thread. Why don't you newcomers do a search instead of just fanning the flames. Nitecap and I actually agree (holy crap, how did that...

  8. Miller vs Mac Contraversey!

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

    somehow i'll bet you'll actually learn some new tricks in anesthesia school that you've never seen or heard

  9. diprivan for c sections

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

    I've never found that to be the case, nor have I ever heard it.Interesting that propofol is Pregnancy Category B, and pentothal is Pregnancy Category C, theoretically LESS safe, but since pentothal is...

  10. What are your percieved obstacles in the CRNA Profession?

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

    Substitute? Gee, let me ponder that one...

  11. Miller vs Mac Contraversey!

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

    Mac of course. Interesting you would choose a straight blade for C-Spines - I think you minimize movement better with a Mac. If you really want to see well, try a Glidescope, essentially a Mac...

  12. mixing meds?

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

    Granted we do LOTS of things different in anesthesia than the ICU or anywhere else. That being said, mixing other drugs with propofol just isn't a great idea. It increases the potential for...

  13. Question about AA's

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

    I've said it before, I'll say it again - allnurses.com has the BEST smilies

  14. Question about AA's

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

    Back at ya Just lurking - for

  15. diprivan for c sections

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

    Not really - you can buy pre-filled syringes of propofol that can sit out as long as you

  16. diprivan for c sections

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

    Still pentothal where I am, but we probably only do 1% of our C/S with a general. One of the hospitals where I do locums uses propofol. No problems that I've

  17. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Now THAT would be a real interesting topic for an M&M conference. Not fun (if your M&M's were like mine) but

  18. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is NO solid evidence that BIS does what it purports to do. The manufacturer refuses to say exactly HOW it works and how it arrives at a magic BIS number, fully awake volunteers were given a...

  19. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    But if the numbers are meainingless, what value is it? If your BIS is 40 and your patient quotes your comments made during surgery, you are still

  20. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gee thanks.And SRNA1 - when you start off with "the research states..." it's a red flag in a lot of people's books. Do a search on this board about BIS and you'll find plenty of experienced people...

  21. question about change in info previously presented by employer

    jwk replied to athomas91's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Unless your schedule arrangement was also in your contract, you're probably out of luck. I'd at least ask why there has been a change. Did someone leave the group, did the person taking the extra...

  22. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    BIS doesn't work. There are numerous threads on here about

  23. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Nah, I think I'll stay - it's too much fun

  24. Hollywood movie called "awake"

    jwk replied to crna2bee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Holy crap Batman - we're in the wrong

  25. Social security taxes when income > $90,000

    jwk replied to soliant12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The Social Security portion, about 6.2%, has a cap. The Medicare portion, which I think is 1.45%, has no cap - all earned income is subject to