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  1. Admission to CRNA school

    BigDave replied to Trauma1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats! Great

  2. Regionals after graduation

    BigDave replied to Gaasgurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    gaasgurl, If the hospital that you are referring to is the one we discussed recently, that makes sense. I am told that I will have to go to Ashville/Boone/elsewhere to get my regional experience once...

  3. 1st year STUDENT NEEDS HELP

    BigDave replied to CRNA2010's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, I agree with nurse wendy above. A lot of what goes into a grade is related to how the instructor teaches the class. And, unfortunately, chemistry instructors are famous for sucking! Wait till...

  4. Be-littling CRNA's

    BigDave replied to forane2001's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Wow, this is quite an angry thread. Back to the original problem. I agree that you should confront the nurse professionally right on the spot. God knows, I've hauled 5 MDs out in the hall in the past...

  5. Navy CRNA?

    BigDave replied to JJRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OK, I asked an O-6 Navy MDA who is working with us a while. This is his understanding of the Navy CRNA situation: The Navy sends people to either Georgetown or USHSUs (both in the DC area). I'm not...

  6. I'm in!! Yeah!! Now, what?

    BigDave replied to Gaasgurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Merry Christmas vaRN! That first semester is a bear over there...glad you survived! Hey, when you get back to school tell Shauna M. hi from all of us at Big Willie's SICU. We hope she is doing well...

  7. Do CRNAs practice in Austin TX?

    BigDave replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure about the Austin scene, but here in San Antonio CRNAs are only at BAMC, Wilford Hall, and the VA (all government facilities). You may try one of the outlying hospitals (Bastrop,...

  8. Anyone have a background in computer networks?

    BigDave replied to dreatx's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, I spent 15 years doing aircraft computer repair before the AF commissioned me as a nurse. Critical care nursing and anesthesia nursing have many parallels to what you discuss. Being comfortable...

  9. Admission to CRNA school

    BigDave replied to Trauma1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Great news!

  10. I'm in!! Yeah!! Now, what?

    BigDave replied to Gaasgurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah, I was kinda looking forward to starting class with you as well. I guess we'll just be down the road. Maybe I'll see ya at the NC ANA meeting next year! Isn't it such a relief now...the calm...

  11. I'm in!! Yeah!! Now, what?

    BigDave replied to Gaasgurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats! Well deserved...

  12. Finally time for a break ...

    BigDave replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have a great holiday

  13. Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

    BigDave replied to nilepoc's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats! Any idea where you are going to

  14. Hardest interview questions

    BigDave replied to royalkeister's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think that I've seen a book (recently) that said up to 40mcg for dopa. I think it was that anesthesia drug pocket-sized book by Sota Omoigui. BTW, my understanding of the 10mcg+ dose is not direct...

  15. CRNA's & malpractice insurance

    BigDave replied to kachoo414's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That sounds about right. One of my patients was a CRNA and did rural locums (aside from his military job) here in Texas for $100/hr and got deducted $45/day for insurance. Another friend of mine...

  16. Zofran for morphine-induced itching?

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

    Great...so we're wasting more taxpayer's money! Go Air

  17. Zofran for morphine-induced itching?

    BigDave posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had a T9-L1 spinal fusion patient today with an epidural. I contacted the pain management team for itching and he ordered Zofran, stating that his itching was due more to opiod receptor action...

  18. Zofran for morphine-induced itching?

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

    Thanks! I've heard of small dose Narcan being used and it mentioned it in my baby miller, so I guess the receptor-mediated response is valid. I'll pass that study on to my pharmD

  19. Becoming a CRNA

    BigDave replied to mwbeah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The Air Force does not take direct admits to CRNA school. Their quota was 8 slots this year (but only 7 were funded). All were filled. Note, this is down from 25 slots last year (only 23 qualified...

  20. Interviews

    BigDave replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dr. Hartland told me that they (VCU) are pretty quick to notify. It should be any day now!! I have my fingers crossed for you guys. The VCU program looked really good when I toured the school in...

  21. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

    BigDave replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Went to the Peachtree Restaurant after rafting...all you can eat crab legs! Hey after 24 years I'm retiring from the AF next summer and going to CRNA school in

  22. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

    BigDave replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love the NC mountains! Went on the Ocoee this July... The 2005 Defense Appropriations Bill just was signed by Bush. Includes a change from 35 to 42 for commissioning age limits. The AF has been...

  23. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

    BigDave replied to mwbeah's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OK guys, Here is the "official" scoop on your debate. http://www.dns.amedd.army.mil/crna/IMAGES/Res&DirectAcc_information.pdf Page 3 states 1 year of "critical care experience" The Air Force also...

  24. Interviews

    BigDave replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good luck on your VCU interviews Mitzie and HawaiiRN. I called them and cancelled my interview. I am in at Charlotte (UNCC). Got notified by mail a week after my

  25. RN or Anesthesia responsibility?

    BigDave replied to bsunbeam's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When JCAHO came to our hospital in Feb, I had to go fetch the chief of anesthesia to explain why the anesthesia pre-op checklist/interview wasn't done in a person's chart. He initially tried to tap...