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  1. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    BCRNA replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Something I can't stand is how some anestesiologists will say "do you want a nurse to do your anesthesia". They try to make it sound like the surgeon just started shouting on his was down the hall,...

  2. CRNA VS anesthesiologist MD

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

    A crna can do everything a mda can do, and can work without an mda. They don't work "under" them. We are independant providers, ie not dependant on mdas. Our scope of practice is exactly the same,...

  3. CRNAs and bathroom breaks...

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

    Don't know where you work or went to school, but I have been doing this for ten years and have never heard of this. Really hope your joking. We joke about having iron bladders, but we get way more...

  4. FNP, ACNP, CRNA What is everyones opinion?

    BCRNA replied to bluejay2823's topic in Advanced Practice

    Scheduling and call is not very different between crna's and np's. Unless you work at a small rural hospital with only a couple of crna's. Call for them might be every other day, but they almost...

  5. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    BCRNA replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Surgeons sign off on us when we don't have an anesthesiologist. But most surgeons will admit they know nothing of anesthesia and depend on us to do that. They are completely clueless to our job,...

  6. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    BCRNA replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree, I want to hear specifics. I have heard many general statement. Never specifics. Especially the ones about crnas becoming MDA and then saying "the things I never knew". What things? If...

  7. For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    BCRNA replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    I have checked on many of the online programs, I would stay away from programs that require you to give them your contact information before giving any program details. Any truly reputable program...

  8. For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    BCRNA replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    To the comment about not being able to do a GED online, but bachelor's and such can be--The type of person who needs a GED is a high school drop out. They wouldn't have the drive to do an online...

  9. Decision time: Nursing App or MS?

    BCRNA replied to calgrrl's topic in Nursing Career

    You should think about how much you want to work, how much time you want with family. Being a physician is a way of life, not a job. I had to decide between MDA/CRNA, I think I made the best...

  10. Confused about nursing research

    BCRNA replied to katiehydrangea's topic in General Students

    The program I went to it was the same for both. I did the regular, my mom and sister did the

  11. RN MBA vs. ARNP vs. RN MSN

    BCRNA replied to virgo08's topic in Nursing Career

    You wanted to know salary for RN MBA, at my hospital MSN is required. They will not hire an MBA into nursing administration. You should check out the education of the people at the hospitals you...

  12. RN MBA vs. ARNP vs. RN MSN

    BCRNA replied to virgo08's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you wanting strictly administration? If so then if your staying in nursing administration then an MSN/ or DNP would be best. At least that's what the hospitals I work at want. Highest paid...

  13. Confused about nursing research

    BCRNA replied to katiehydrangea's topic in General Students

    Not really anything you should do to prepare for the research class. You won't do any research. Just learn about the types and how to critique it. Will learn about all the parts that make it up....

  14. Yet more MSN vs. MBA advice needed again

    BCRNA replied to RN34TX's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Look at the hospitals you want to work at, specifically the education of the people whose jobs you want. Each place has its own preferences. Some prefer nursing majors, some don't care what the...

  15. Embarrassingly simple question that has me confused...

    BCRNA replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in Patient Medications

    You did a really good thing by asking by the way. Patients have been hurt by nurses to afraid

  16. Embarrassingly simple question that has me confused...

    BCRNA replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in Patient Medications

    Their answer is wrong if it is 80 cc/minute. That would be 4800 cc per hour, giving someone 5 liters per hour could put them in serious overload, not to mention it would have 48000 units of heparin....

  17. Adenosine vs. Cardizem in tachy med/surg pt.

    BCRNA replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of times its just prescribers choice, no particular reason for one drug over another. Each drug has its different benefits/risks, mode of action, etc. When I decide what vasopressor to use or...

  18. Anesthesiologists being replaced by CRNAs???

    BCRNA replied to MONEJA783's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think the whole "nurses supervising nurses" being unsafe quote says it all. Your saying that like just being a nurse makes us unsafe. Or just less by our very nature. I have met more dangerous...

  19. who is better trained(clincals) adn or bsn

    BCRNA replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends alot on the program like everyone has said. In general it depends on what your trained to do. Clinical skill focused on a little more in associate level. Management, academic is pushed...

  20. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

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

    I have found just as many studies saying that it is RN, not ADN vs BSN that determines patient safety. I would really like to ready each study to see how it was set up. Carefully picking what...

  21. Average Salary for ADN vs BSN

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

    i agree, i just did a quick check on pub-med and cinahl. the studies say care is improved by more "rns". not bsn's over adn's. there were several studies that came to this conclusion. i will live...

  22. Medications of the same class, prescribed to one patient

    BCRNA replied to Lady_sigrid726's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with notifying the physician. But I would also suggest calling the pharmacist and asking them about it, they should have caught it also. That is suppose to be part of their job. You could...

  23. ASN OR BSN FIRST?

    BCRNA replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    I think it just depends on when you want to start working as a RN, how much you need the extra income. If income isn't to big of a deal, go straight to the BSN. If it is associate is great. The...

  24. Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

    BCRNA replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The hospitals I have worked at would automatically deductt lunch from paid hours, but they knew that nurses didn't regularly get there whole lunch. Sometimes lunch has to be cut short for patient...

  25. For those a BSN or MSN acquired online, did you face discrimination when job hunting

    BCRNA replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    No discrimination from nurses. As long as the program is accredited. Nurses know online programs in nursing are very good. Most DNP programs right now are completely on-line. And PhD programs are...