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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. 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...

  13. 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...

  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...

  16. Ideas to stay organized/sane as a SRNA

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

    The thing that I did that helped me most during school was taking 1 day off a week to spend with my wife and kids. Of course there are weeks when you can't do a whole day but you can give them the...

  17. Beta Blockade during C-section

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

    Methergine IV can cause severe vasoconstriction or vasospasm which can cause ischemia to the limb the IV is in. Don't get me wrong I've given it IV as well but I've always been pretty vasoconstricted...

  18. Mivacron and RSI

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

    I haven't seen or done it but have seen someone do a RSI with atracurium using half the dose, waiting a minute and then doing induction. I see no real benefit of doing either over Succs or Roc. Also,...

  19. Interview at Union University

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

    Just be aware that Dr. Kossick from UAB has written 1 or 2 books on

  20. CRNA schools starting in Janauary

    PTU2SLP replied to Lucy54's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Arkansas State and Union University both have Jan. Admissions but I think their deadline for application has

  21. CRNAs as Independent Contractors

    PTU2SLP replied to snoopy69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Keep in mind that even if you can hide your money that you have you can still get a large judgement against you based on future earnings...there seems to always be a catch to a well thought out plan....

  22. SICU or CVICU?

    PTU2SLP replied to kiki9095's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CV, it's a bigger hospital and you will get more experience with invasive lines and gtts. Plus the transplant

  23. How hard is it to get in?

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

    The average for my class is about 5-6 years. The class below us is a little lower, maybe 4 years. Good luck, it is completely worth whatever effort it takes on your part to get in. It took me 3 years...

  24. Nursing Student Seeking Advice

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

    The hospital where I lived didn't take new grads in ICU either so the day after graduation I packed up the family and moved to Memphis the day after graduation. The next week I was in CVICU and it...

  25. BSN to SRNA (BSN Online)

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

    They like the fact I did an online BSN b/c the Nursing courses at my school are online. As long as you have a BSN form an accredited program it doesn't