apaisRN

apaisRN RN, CRNA

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  1. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

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

    Jewlecutt - I am learning a lot about tact and politics as I progress through my education. I like my program but learned early on that there's a lot to be said for putting your head down and not...

  2. For All SRNA's/ RRNA's

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

    I'm only in my second semester but I have the combined pressure of hardcore school plus two days a week of clinicals. It's really hard because I may have a great smooth intubation on Friday, but then...

  3. Anxiously waiting...

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

    Congratulations Sprout and NCGirl, you two are my role models - I'm so happy for you (and a teeny bit jealous)! Does it feel kind of unreal, or have you worked so darn hard you already felt like a...

  4. Textbooks I highly recommend

    apaisRN replied to soliant12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm starting to find that M&M doesn't go deep enough for what I need to know. Couldn't find the duration of action of ephedrine today. Having to use Miller, Stoelting (both "Phys/Pharm" and...

  5. Anxiously waiting...

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

    I knew you

  6. BScN vs. other undergrads

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

    jenniek, my program is an MSN and I have classmates with hard science degrees + ADN. I had believed as well that a BSN was needed but apparently

  7. ever miss it?

    apaisRN replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't miss crazy families, heavy physical labor, abusive scheduling practices and supervisors, the hospital as a whole communicating disrespect for nurses in large and small ways, dealing with idiot...

  8. Anesthesia and Me

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

    I would like to stuff my Guyton, West, Miller and a bunch more down the throat of whoever wrote

  9. After graduation present.......

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

    No, it's not corny, I love that! It's an excuse to buy a nice suit and heels and feel more professional than in baggy scrubs. You should do it monthly and make sure to drink lots of wine and take a...

  10. I'm an "alternate " at Case, what the heck?!

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

    I

  11. Doxepram?

    apaisRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I did a presentation yesterday on sleep apnea/hypoventilation. One of my instructors is after me to find out more about doxepram in this setting. Morgan & Mikhail and Stoelting basically say it's...

  12. Doxepram?

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

    Thanks, I'll give it a shot. I didn't think to look it up for NICU

  13. GRNA with time running out

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

    If you felt adequately prepared, you probably did all right! If you'd had no idea where to start on some questions, THAT might be a bad sign. But it doesn't sound like that happened. I know you can't...

  14. Decadron for PONV prophylaxis?

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

    It was a patch. It wasn't in an anesthesia setting. I was using it for motion sickness. I guess it might not have so much worsened the nausea as affected my balance and perception, and that kind of...

  15. Decadron for PONV prophylaxis?

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

    I'm a puker too, when I'm practicing independently my patients will probably get overzealous PONV prophylaxis. My personal experience is that scop made my motion sickness markedly worse and added some...

  16. Why can't you go straight to CRNA School from BSN?

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

    Don't feel too bad about it. Many CRNAs knew early on that bedside nursing was just a means to an end - I know I did! Even when I started nursing school I already knew I'd go on to advanced practice...

  17. Looking for insight into University of New England's CRNA program

    apaisRN replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My interview at UNE was quite pleasant, except for my own anxiety level. It was 2 CRNA faculty and one physiology prof and me around a little table. Talked about what do you like to do, tell me about...

  18. PACU for experience and lower GPA

    apaisRN replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in PACU

    Seriously? Where did you hear that? It gives me an ego boost, but I'm not sure it's

  19. Military or civilian Nurse Anesthetist with hearing disability

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

    Do a search, I remember someone posting about being a CRNA with hearing loss a while back. From my perspective (1st year SRNA who has yet to enter clinical) I'd think one good ear is plenty. I'm sure...

  20. CRNA accused of sexual misconduct

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

    propofol can produce sexual feelings? Wow, gotta read up on that

  21. CRNA being black-balled by former employer

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

    She was employed by the anesthesia practice, not the

  22. CRNA being black-balled by former employer

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

    I think you need advice from lawyers, not CRNAs . . . sounds like a big mess and maybe not winnable. Are you looking for another job in the same city? Did you know all this might happen if you quit?...

  23. Was I wrong to refuse to help?

    apaisRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    The most disturbing piece of this to me is the manager. It's unprofessional to tell someone they are "just not a nice person." Your personality has nothing to do with anything. Your specific behavior...

  24. ICU time..

    apaisRN replied to blee1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I count the six months orientation when I say I worked in ICU 2 years . . . the schools seemed to accept that. Those six months are actually the time when you are most actively learning, I think....

  25. Past Grades??

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

    Yup. They like to see that you've matured and done better. Many of my classmates have imperfect past