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  1. NS at 125 ml/hr is not an ER order

    BCRNA replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    We charge $110 per IV bag. Our IV catheters are $50, tubing is another $30. What insurance will pay is alot smaller, most supplies are not directly billable. The people who do get billed directly,...

  2. Why do the weekend on call docs not listen to us

    BCRNA replied to registerednutrn's topic in General Nursing

    Do a QI incident form. Physicians will start doing there job when they start getting questioned by their peers about not providing patient care when they are on call. Sounds likes he needs to be put...

  3. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    BCRNA replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would recommend an accelerated MSN for initial RN certification. Will take the same amount of time, except you will have a master's at the end. May be some good online programs for that, and many...

  4. How recent does my ICU experience need to be for CRNA app? I have 11yrs already.

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

    Stay PRN. Don't lie during the interview, but they won't ask if your full time. They won't know your part-time or PRN if you don't tell them. You have the ICU experience already, going PRN will not...

  5. No CRNA reimbursement for scopes??

    BCRNA replied to mw2150's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, in my experience there is no way to bill for ANY anesthesia services in healthy patients for special procedures. We aren't really needed. Con. Sedation by an RN is not any slower in turnaround,...

  6. Propofol and egg allergies

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

    I have never worked somewhere where propofol was not given to someone with an egg allergy. The general view is that the proteins are not present. The manufacturer adds the warning to cover...

  7. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

    BCRNA replied to ltf500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To impact patient care at a level that will actually improve patient outcomes through changes in policy and procedures (which can dictate direct patient care delivery) you have to be respected and...

  8. current issues with CRNA's

    BCRNA replied to snifny1983's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    1) Do CRNAs qualify as Advanced Practice nurses with prescriptive authority ? 2) Do CRNAs earn a Nursing Masters degree or a non nursing Masters degree? 3) Do CRNAs work with "Anesthesia Assistants"?...

  9. MTSA 2011 CRNA interviewees?

    BCRNA replied to RN910's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A 3.9 is excellent. grades in science classes count

  10. MTSA 2011 CRNA interviewees?

    BCRNA replied to RN910's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed there, felt the same after the interview. I was accepted though. Most of my answers were "i don't know" . They want to see you know what you are talking about, but push it into things...

  11. Perioperative Decadron for post op pain

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

    Steroids give no direct pain relief. They can help prevent pain by decreasing inflammation (so it is indirect pain relief). Really depends on the source of pain. Surgeries associated with...

  12. Online PhD...

    BCRNA replied to LaxNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of Alabama at Birmingham has an online program, and I have been told out of state students get instate tuition for all online classes. Really affordable and nationally ranked. They waive...

  13. Pathyophysiology question

    BCRNA replied to Freedom42's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wide pulse pressure is a hallmark of hypovolemia. Decreased blood volume causes a much lower diastolic pressure. If the patient is compensating with an adequate stroke volume then you have a wide...

  14. CRNA Role/Scope/Daily Life

    BCRNA replied to nursienurse_81's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The shift depends on where you work. Can be 8, 12, 16 or just "until the job is done". I prefer 12 hours, just like a RN does. Call depends on where you work. Can be no call or 1-2 times a week....

  15. Looking to buy a new anesthesia machine

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

    Spacelabs is a great choice, haven't used the other. Most new machines involve computers now. I was told the Spacelabs engineers used to work for ohmeda. Don't know if that is actually

  16. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    BCRNA replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Crna's don't have collaborative practices. We do not need sponsoring MDs for licensure. We are independent

  17. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

    BCRNA replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNAs do not need MD presence for anything. We can function completely independent from them. We have the exact same scope of practice. Crna programs are a minimum of 24 months, most are greater...

  18. how long should you wait before returning to school?

    BCRNA replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Go back now, people who put it off always find a reason not to go back. Especially women, family commitments make it harder for them if they don't have a good social support system and another care...

  19. Did you work while going to CRNA school?

    BCRNA replied to glenlorie's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You can't do crna school and work. The program is not available part time and will take 40-50 hours of your time a week (minimum). You could work, but you would hate life and struggle in school. I...

  20. ABSN/AMSN/DE PhD. Need Help!

    BCRNA replied to Thecade's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The salary is equivalent. You will make more in practice unless your upper management. In clinical practice their is no difference between doctoral and masters. All advance practice nurses are...

  21. ABSN/AMSN/DE PhD. Need Help!

    BCRNA replied to Thecade's topic in Post Graduate Students

    PhD focuses on teaching how to conduct original research (research design) and the DNP teaches interpretation of research for use in clinical setting (research application). Both are great degrees...

  22. DNP program

    BCRNA replied to jtwing's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Your acceptance depends on the school. UAB prefers at least one year(might be two, not sure) before starting the MSN program. I don't know when they will have a direct entry DNP program. Currently...

  23. Ever carried a patient to PACU?

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

    "standard of practice" is the standard you will be held against, not what people in practice usually do. Just because everyone does it does not mean it is a "standard of practice". There is a huge...

  24. Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

    BCRNA replied to Jasoneks's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The Canadian program is for techs. They don't independently administer anesthesia. CRNAs in the US make more than anesthesiologists in Canada. They have a social healthcare system. Canada is a...

  25. UAB FNP financial aid/cost?

    BCRNA replied to sweetER's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They don't advertise it much, but all online courses are at in-state tuition. But it is not guaranteed to stay that way. And only nursing online classes count, electives outside nursing are at full...