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apaisRN RN, CRNA

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  1. Unusual sleep disorder and need help

    apaisRN replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if your doc could diagnose you with "narcolepsy with atypical features" or something? Not getting restorative sleep IS an issue in narcolepsy. It might not be 100% honest, but your insurance...

  2. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    apaisRN replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think my facility has any better luck finding float pool nurses than they do staff nurses. As you say, better compensation, training and respect would go a long

  3. difference between Nurse Anesthetist and anesthesiologist

    apaisRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you think CRNAs shouldn't be independent because they haven't gone to medical school, you're just defending turf. Your argument has absolutely zero to do with what's best for patient care or the...

  4. Hi, I'd really like to be a camp nurse

    apaisRN replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Camp

    I do not live in a compact state, and I had to get a license in the state the camp is in. The camp paid for it. As for taking a long time - depends on the state. I got my Maine (camp) license in about...

  5. Single SRNAs..

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

    I've got the birth control thing covered, no worries. I'm much better about that than I am about eating well, working out, etc. What do you for exercise? Do you notice a lot of difference when life...

  6. Single SRNAs..

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

    that's one i've got under control! absolutely no kiddos until after school. i'm not actually sure i want any at

  7. Single SRNAs..

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

    I;ve found this thread very useful in imagining how my life will be as an SRNA and picking up strategies to make it all work. I have two questions in particular for current students: 1.) What do you...

  8. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    apaisRN replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You're not too old unless you're dead. Go for

  9. CRNAs in Florida to require anesthesiologist supervision

    apaisRN replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Can you tell us what some of the reasons are? I have reasons why I think I will like anesthesia, but would love to hear it from someone who's actually doing

  10. CRNA-hours, availability, schooling? lots of ?s

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

    Shoot, you mean all those problems happen in anesthesia too? Maybe I should find a new profession. :chuckle Seriously, I know it's not all roses, but the pluses and minuses seem a good balance for

  11. CRNA-hours, availability, schooling? lots of ?s

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

    Anyone who thinks anesthesia is relaxing and comfortable has no idea what the job entails. Anesthesia providers hold a patient's life in their hands, more so than almost any medical professional. I...

  12. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    apaisRN replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm no longer on the alternate list at Samuel Merritt . . . I'M IN!!!! California here I

  13. Considering nursing and eventually CRNA

    apaisRN replied to mummer43's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Your female colleagues will adore you if you can help with lifting. Even if I worked out like a fiend, having short arms and legs and being 5'2 just isn't conducive to yanking heavy people around....

  14. Mandated!

    apaisRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently our union contract was one of the first nationally to prohibit mandatory OT. It hasn't ever been a problem, but I'm still glad they can't pull that trick in case they ever want to. Today my...

  15. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    apaisRN replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital comes up as "unavailable" on my phone, and I don't answer any call unless I have a pretty good idea who it is. The Red Cross calls all the time and won't take no for an answer. I'm not...

  16. CRNA independent states

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

    My understanding is that CRNAs can practice without supervision in any state, but Medicare only reimburses for the services if it is an opt-out state. If you think about it, it's amazing that there...

  17. Undergrad nursing texts - save or trash?

    apaisRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm moving a very long way to attend school and wonder if I should bother to bring these books. I have referred to them occasionally as an RN, but they're dated now and I'll be getting texts for...

  18. Undergrad nursing texts - save or trash?

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

    If these were anesthesia books I would absolutely keep them. My pharm book was extremely dumbed down and I found it frustrating to use as an RN because it didn't give the info I needed. A&P, well,...

  19. Undergrad nursing texts - save or trash?

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

    My library actually refuses texts! But I wouldn't actually throw them out, I'd put them on the "free" shelf at my old nursing school, or find someone who wanted them. Thanks for the help to you

  20. is it muscle or technique for intubating?

    apaisRN replied to kestrel1121's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I had ACLS today and this was my exact experience. I could see where I wanted to go but it took all my concentration to hold the blade up. I guess it's like any other motor skill - over time you...

  21. Which nursing field gets the best job satisfaction?

    apaisRN replied to joli's topic in General Nursing

    It's not the specialty, it's the job. Supportive, competent and positive manager and colleagues will make almost anything doable. In my hospital, everyone from the housekeepers up feels like they are...

  22. I did something stupid... no, embarrassing and stupid

    apaisRN replied to JessicaInOr's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the Amish were a generally healthy population, because of all the physical labor. I know there are genetic problems but my overall impression is that they are not difficult to care for...

  23. What did someone do that you knew to get fired or kicked out of school?

    apaisRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Slightly OT, but I love this story. When my husband was attending a venerable, all-male boarding school, the decision was made to admit girls (quite a controversy in itself). The rule had always been...

  24. Anesthetic for Bone Marrow Harvest

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

    IV ativan? yikes! That's a BIG needle they use! Seems there must be better, kinder ways. Personally I'd want analgesia, sedation and maybe some Versed for

  25. Camp Time Coming

    apaisRN replied to Tizwit's topic in Camp

    I have my own room in the health center with private bathroom. So it's not too rough, and of course there's no cooking, cleaning or laundry. It's just my style - opportunity for lots of time outside...