PTU2SLP

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1. Texas CRNA market

   PTU2SLP replied to Rerun1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Easter Medical

2. textbook question; Essence of Anesthesia

   PTU2SLP replied to Jookie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Try the Anesthesiologists Manual to Surgical Procedures by Jaffe. Very similar to

3. MAC how Deep is your Depth?

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

   I'm not sure what your question is and believe is seems to be a ranting more than an actual question or topic for discussion. What's the deal and why the aggression on a theoretical topic like MAC?...

4. Anesthesia causing headaches?

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

   Just a tip, never say you are just a staff nurse, you have to respect your position or others won't. It is hard to say what your patient's problem is without more info but since she is weeks postop...

5. Clinical discussion... as requested!

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

   We've done them as a local only after po versed...and done a o2/n2o mask for iv then propofol as a

6. Deciding whether to drop out CRNA school?

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

   Having a military background I didn't think it was that bad. You have to realize that everyone that precepts you wants you to be the best because you may one day put them to sleep. If you really want...

7. Do you miss the pace of ICU?

   PTU2SLP replied to kyliern's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think you should shadow a CRNA at a major medical/trauma center. You'll find what you

8. Why do you love anesthesia??

   PTU2SLP replied to np_wannabe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Because every anesthetic, everyday is

9. Child Support Reduction for School?

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

   It seems you already have good advice. I can tell you that you just have to find some way to borrow the money to pay it. I just ended up owing about 40k more in loans than my classmates. I don't...

10. 90% Boredom, 10% Sheer Terror?

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

    The 90% boredom, 10% sheer terror saying is one that is said to explain the appearance that our job is easy to people who don't see that we are really like ducks (calm and graceful above the water and...

11. Stipends and how they work

    PTU2SLP replied to RNbama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Each group is different with their stipends. Without getting into specifics you get the money in return for a time commitment (2-4 years), just like a sign-on bonus. Just read the small print, it cost...

12. Pediatric CRNA

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

    It seems like you have a good plan already. It is hard to get into most programs with all pediatric experience as an RN. I am in a pediatric practice and our group simply takes people with the desire...

13. how much $ is too much

    PTU2SLP posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For all who think we are a bunch of money driven pigs I want to ask you how much is too much based on my pediatric practice. How much money would it take for you to take a young couple's most prized...

14. Does anyone know about....

    PTU2SLP replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MTSA isn't Vandy's school of anesthesia and will allow early interviews to anyone with a masters degree who meets qualification criteria. I didn't go there but know many who did and it seems to be an...

15. Please Read!!

    PTU2SLP replied to JenRN1983's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had a 3.05 overall and a 3.4 for my BSN. It did take me 3 years to get into a school but I finally did. I jumped thru all the hoops with CCRN, ACLS & PALS instructor and had almost 6 years...