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  1. PDA, Software, what's the most useful? Do you even use them!??

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

    I LOVE MY PDA!!! I use the same programs listed already with the exception that I also use Epocrates quite a bit. There are som edrugs on the Soto Omogui's Aneshtesia Drugs that are not listed in...

  2. Looking for advice from CRNA's with Neonatal ICU backround!

    sonessrna replied to nicurn2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am in school with a Pedi Np/NICU nurse. I'll ask her for

  3. precordial or not?

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

    I have an earpiece...it really does not work very well though. Where can I get a better one because I really like the way they work!! Some of the CRNAs I work with really like theirs. I really like...

  4. ICU Interview

    sonessrna replied to angela_74008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to agree with the nurses who state don't tell your NM that you ARE going to be applying to CRNA school. And don't be very verbal about it when you're on the unit either. Some of your fellow...

  5. Huuuuuh!!!

    sonessrna posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am having a bad evening in the good old OR!! Does any other SRNA ever feel like this? I feel like nothing I do will ever go right. Help!! I need some

  6. Huuuuuh!!!

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

    Oh my, feel like I'm taking it in the a** tonight...another good evening in the OR. Difficult airway....patient

  7. Incoming Lubbock RRNA's TWU/TCU

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

    I wish more schools would acknowledge this....sounds more respectful that Student Registered Nurse Anesthestist. I think the new national pull is to make us NAGS=`Nurse Anesthesia Graduate...

  8. another practice issue

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

    We do a lot of regional where I work. Its great for postoperative pain, if the surgery is short and you're doing asingle shot block that is. We do a lot of epidurals and spinals too. In addition,...

  9. Getting thru the first year of ICU training

    sonessrna replied to pokey sn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I did the post graduation ICU thing too...it's hard...hang in there....You';ll make your goal. Be sure to learn whatever you can. If CRNA is where you're going...good

  10. Incoming Lubbock RRNA's TWU/TCU

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

    I dont'mean to sound stupid...but I am sometimes....What is an RRNA?

  11. opinion on clinical practice

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

    Interesting...all the docs I have ever worked with have insisted I have an airway prior to nondepolarizing muscle paralysis. RSI is the only time I have no established that airway. I think you...

  12. Not giving in my petition for nursing school

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

    Dixielee, that was some great advice. Pick an ER and observe for a couple days and see just what are the job descriptions of each of the professions. Nursing is less time, less responsibility, less...

  13. Bush, Kerry and CRNA's

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

    Check on studentdoctor.net for a recap on physician feelings about this and other

  14. PhD future requirement?

    sonessrna replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, I investigated the Columbia program described. It's not comletely approved by the State of New York yet, but it is a DrNP. (Doctor of nursing practice). In my short search of the web it is...

  15. CockyICU,CockyER

    sonessrna replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    WE all need to stick together...a nurse is a nurse is a nurse. THere are enough forces against us....We need to respect each other and appreciate each

  16. Questions about CRNA programs

    sonessrna replied to Shayna24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    loisane crna, how do you handle the hostility coming from all the rresidents/MDs out there who don't understand the scope of practice of CRNAs etc? How do you keep the peace so to speak without...

  17. Questions about CRNA programs

    sonessrna replied to Shayna24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was kind of thinking of the undergrad nursing programs....but I want to keep all options open. :) What type of PhD would you recommend for someone who might consider teaching at a CRNA school? I...

  18. CRNAs and SRNAs, what's in your fanny..

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

  19. PhD future requirement?

    sonessrna replied to FLCRNA2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From what I have heard it would be more of a clinical PhD vs a research/education PhD. I dont'know when it/if it will take effect nationwide...but where I go to school they are working on putting it...

  20. Questions about CRNA programs

    sonessrna replied to Shayna24's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A front loaded program does the majority of the academic phase in the beginning of the program. For example, I attend a front loaded program. We had 12months of didactic and started inthe OR this...

  21. Would you still take the CCRN exam...?

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

    I took my CCRN exam after I was accepted to anesthesia school as well. I did it for my own self-satisfaction and to encourage some of my critical care co-workers to advance their knowledge base (we...

  22. Opinions on BIS Monitors?

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

    If Jello is injected with enough vodka it probably does not need

  23. Choosing CNRA schools to apply to?

    sonessrna replied to Shayna24's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Very good

  24. Post graduate anesthesia education

    sonessrna posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently in a nurse anesthesia program. I won't be done for awhile, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any type of post-graduate education that might be like the equivalent of a fellowship...

  25. Opinions on BIS Monitors?

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

    I agree with your ethical dilemnas. Jello cannot be considered alive until it has been jelled for at least 24 hours. To eat it after this time might considered inhumane if the BIS is still connected...