JessP

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1. number of cases

   JessP replied to gooseafrn's topic in CRNA

   I have like 850 and have 9 months left.... program director wants everyone to have 1100 plus.... JP

2. Loss of resistance

   JessP replied to SigmaSRNA's topic in CRNA

   Disclaimer- 1st year SRNA with 70 or so epidurals under my belt. All with a glass syringe- At first I used only air just because in my head it seems easier and some mentors did it that way.... but after trying saline with some sticky syringes.... it...

3. Central Line Placement - no reimbursement for RRNA/SRNA

   JessP replied to JessP's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the comments guys. Are any other students having this problem.....maybe elsewhere in the country? I re read the memo today. We can place lines on Midicare pts bc they don't pay crap anyway. (like 15$ for a CL) No placement on BCBS or medic...

4. Central Line Placement - no reimbursement for RRNA/SRNA

   JessP posted a topic in CRNA

   Here in arkansas and in tx also I believe..... Medicare and BCBS are now not paying one red cent for any lines placed by RRNA/SRNAs..... so my clinical site wont let us place them unless they are medicaid or private pay or other.... Anybody else go t...

5. Family History of Malignant Hypertension

   JessP replied to Tweety's topic in CRNA

   Tweety I am sure you realize now that it is M. Hyperthermia. That site is a good place for info. Preparation for surgery in the MH is very important but not a huge ordeal, we had a pt this week with a hx and the case went smoothly. Jess

6. I Am Back

   JessP replied to yoga crna's topic in CRNA

   I too would like to say thanks for coming back. I have been on the board for some time, although mostly in a reading/observing role. I enjoy the discussions of a clinical nature and a "higher plane". I used this board in researching the profession, ...

7. Labor Epidurals and Sterile Technique

   JessP replied to underdog's topic in CRNA

   I think a lot do not with epidurals.... some do with spinals. That is sad and I wish we could know for sure how/when the contamination happened. Jess

8. PDA programs

   JessP replied to SorenDrake's topic in CRNA

   I agree with the above vote for Anesthesia Constellation..... I am 5 mos into my program and have found it valuable. skyscape.com Jess

9. anesthesia clipboard

   JessP replied to athomas91's topic in CRNA

   I too was looking for what you are talking about..... to no avail. So then I started a search for the clipboard with calculator and the clear "board" part that has a full page slot for information to go. Thiswas also impossible to find......until the...

10. Flight Nurse experience adequate ?

    JessP replied to 2814's topic in CRNA

    I know FN's that are in or have been through TX Weslyan, and Arkansas State.... You can get in with recent flight/past ICU

11. Regional Anesthesia - How much are you doing?

    JessP replied to Nitecap's topic in CRNA

    I am not in Clinicals yet....May 1st! but our students typically have 100-150 epidurals and lots of other regional at graduation.

12. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

    JessP replied to Nitecap's topic in CRNA

    Nitecap...great thread and I always enjoy reading your posts, you seem to have your crap together. ASU in Jan, 1 month +, 7 tests into it..... not too bad so far, worried about April when we start clinical time 4 days a week! Coors light, Mic ultra...

13. Interview at Arkansas State.

    JessP replied to kyrn1's topic in CRNA

    How much experience do you have? The more you have the easier I believe the interview will be. Even so, first off RELAX and BE HONEST. Think about why you really want to be a CRNA. Think about what you have done and will do in preparation for school....

14. Successful CRNA students consider listing your school, GPA, experience, GRE et.

    JessP replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    I just explained that I was not trying to excel in preparation for grad level education (didn't want to do anes) and I was merely trying to get through school. Also I emphasized that my attitude now is different. There was not much reaction, my inter...

15. Successful CRNA students consider listing your school, GPA, experience, GRE et.

    JessP replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    post title said "successfull students" - I start in Jan and hope to be successfull :) GPA:3.0ish yes, yes I know I consider myself lucky and I wasn't considering Anesthesia... GRE: 1040 EXP: 3 yrs ER, will have 1+ yr ICU mix cv/cc/si/mi when school ...