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  1. GI Diprivan thread

    Quincke replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Isn't the direct depression because of the inhibition of sympathetic responses leading to parasympathetic dominance in the CV system (like bradycardia or even asytole). Add this to the vasodilation...

  2. Stupid Question

    Quincke replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While I do wonder why people watch these beheadings, b/c I think that is exactly what the terrorists want, I agree w/ what others have said...surgery is totally different than a horrific crime. I also...

  3. Vasoactive drugs - down to the cellular level - Resources anyone?

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

    I agree w/ the last few posts. Knowing basics, but not so in depth, pharmacology/pharmocokinetics I think is best. I did not study drugs before I went to interviews, and when I was asked questions,...

  4. MAC help

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

    If you understand the definition and that MAC is additive, that's a good start. MAC is a convenient way to compare the potency of the different inhalation agents. If I understand it correctly (correct...

  5. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    Quincke replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said...you're a new grad! It can be very overwelming at first the responsibility that you have. Just take it day by day or even hour by hour. Ask your coworkers for help. It...

  6. Help - What style of scrub tops do you prefer?

    Quincke replied to NewNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Some ORs and specialty areas now allow nurses to wear their own scrubs in as well. As for taking the crud home, I am lucky enough to walk into my laundry room from the garage and leave my dirty...

  7. Help - What style of scrub tops do you prefer?

    Quincke replied to NewNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Two pockets hanging out definitely. You would be suprised how much fits in those two pockets (pens, scissors, penlight, hemostats,

  8. Is CRNA the right path?

    Quincke replied to MDEMT280's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you think that you might be interested and don't know a lot about the profession, find a nurse anesthetist in your area who you could follow for a day and ask him/her questions. Go to the AANA...

  9. What type of ICU experience?

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

    I am starting my second year of school, and there are people in my class from many different ICUs: cardiac, neuro, transplant, medical, surgical, and pediatric. Point being, I don't think it matters...

  10. When to apply?

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

    I applied 7 months out of school and got accepted. I had just been working a year when I started school. I worked ICU right out of school though, and got good experience. I don't think you have...

  11. Can you work as a Student Nurse Anesthetist?

    Quincke replied to parsons8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am starting my second year of school and have found time on the weekends and during breaks to work. I think it all depends on how comfortable you are taking study time away so that you can work....