nomadcrna

nomadcrna DNP, CRNA, NP

Anesthesia, Pain, Emergency Medicine

Nurse Anesthesiologist/Family Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Nurse Practitioner

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  1. New NP, contract job ending and pregnant? Take RN job?

    nomadcrna replied to Balice5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Now that you are a NP, you are judge at a different standard. You will always be judged as a NP not as a RN. Working as an RN is not a good

  2. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    nomadcrna replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We don't use EEG during anesthesia. Some will use a BIS monitor but the literature says that it is pretty much

  3. Should I inform current employer of APRN license?

    nomadcrna replied to MJC2118's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are now judged at a different standard. No longer as an RN but as a nurse

  4. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    nomadcrna replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I do work in both roles. Each role also utilizes the other. For instance in the ER, I'm great with trauma and airway management due to my years as a CRNA. I'm much better at medically managing a...

  5. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    nomadcrna replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was a CRNA for 18 years and went back for my FNP. A few years later I also got my ENP. Having a general medical knowledge will absolutely help your anesthesia practice. You will have a much greater...

  6. Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    nomadcrna replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    LOL, I'm done. But you keep trying to put words in my mouth. You may gain a greater understanding when you get more

  7. Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    nomadcrna replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do you really think 6 or 8 weeks is enough to learn to be a first assist? LOL NPs are not required to do a FA program for billing and payment. You really can't think that because YOUR hospital and...

  8. Any Thoughts on why Orthopedics Hire PA more than APN

    nomadcrna replied to Sandybear's topic in Advanced Practice

    Lots of NPs first assist in the OR. PAs are not trained either but receive OJT. A nice benefit of an NP is that in many states they are

  9. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    nomadcrna replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You should not witness your own consent. If the consent has a place for you to sign saying you "consented" the patient, that is different. I also won't witness the patient's signature, a nurse or...

  10. Trauma NP Education

    nomadcrna replied to Bteti20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I said nothing of the sort. I simply said that both the ANCC and AAENP have different requirements. Both require a certain number of hours in the ER. 2000 if I remember correctly. You can also...

  11. Trauma NP Education

    nomadcrna replied to Bteti20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For ER, you can be board certified through AANC or AAENP as a Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Both have different requirements. Must be a FNP for the AAENP. West Virginia university has a good program....

  12. Experienced CRNA...ask me anything

    nomadcrna replied to 06crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to comment on a couple of things. Jobs with 250k and 30 hours? Yes, they do exist. It's very common in rural areas to do 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. Usually contracted at around 200k. Amniotic...

  13. PA practice authority

    nomadcrna replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. The PA model is better, IMHO. I think NPs are shooting themselves in the foot by having so many specialties. I've long thought that all APRN practice should start with a base FNP then...

  14. PA practice authority

    nomadcrna replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. He is most likely very insecure and it makes him feel better to run down NPs. Pretty sad. The truth is that there are good and bad in all professions. NP, PA and physician. PAs don't get...

  15. questions about duramorph and c-sections

    nomadcrna replied to blackmamba123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just a note. Current literature recommends smaller dose of duramorph. In the .15mg range. Same pain relief but much less side effects. I've switched to doing TAP blocks. Pain relief is comparable but...

  16. DNP Fluff

    nomadcrna replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Speaking as one who completed my DNP and am both a CRNA, FNP and ENP. Most of the DNP classes are totally worthless and are of absolutely no help in clinical practice. The reason the educators do this...

  17. New grad ER FNP salary expectations

    nomadcrna replied to mjgernurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    1. STOP using the term midlevel. The NP organizations came out years ago against it. Rightly so, it is very derogatory. 2. I have board certifications as a CRNA, FNP and ENP. They compliment each...

  18. Private practice as a CRNA

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

    As a MD, say Family Practice, IM or EM. You can do derm if you want. You can do peds, you can even limit your practice to cardiology. You have an unrestricted medical license. Very easy to do. Sorry...

  19. Private practice as a CRNA

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

    Sorry but I had to laugh. Not as highly regulated? Did you really say that? You are obviously not a NP. No NP would ever say something like this. We are much more regulated than

  20. Private practice as a CRNA

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

    Why would you think it's better for her to "follow in my footsteps"? It's also simply not true the nursing and np education is better for women looking to start a family. No offense but I'm not sure...

  21. Private practice as a CRNA

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

    It's absolutely correct. Go to the AANA.com website or call them. I would assume other CRNA will chime in. CRNA can do any procedure, any case that MDAs do. Everything from peds, to geriatrics. Every...

  22. Travel NP starting hourly rates

    nomadcrna replied to f14chris's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I get 75-90/hr for solo ER coverage. Many jobs out there like

  23. Private practice as a CRNA

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

    CRNAs can do anything MDAs do. Not any difference at all. There is never a time when you would I EVER consult with an MDA. No reason at all. I may consult with cardiology or another specialty but...

  24. Nps in the er

    nomadcrna replied to NSC Nursing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've worked solo ER in Alaska and Montana. I do everything normal FP physicians do in the ER. Chest tubes, sutures, ultrasound assessments, central lines, blocks for fracture reduction and the...

  25. Collaborating physician questions!

    nomadcrna replied to chiromed0's topic in Advanced Practice

    DEA is federal. You can get one without a collaborating