Jetman

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1. Money for school

   Jetman posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hey everyone. I am starting school this January and I'm a little worried about being able to borrow enough money to pay for school AND to live on. My wife is a nurse also but will be probably not be...

2. Can someone tell what these drugs do?

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

   i stand corrected, thanks for the info.

3. Can someone tell what these drugs do?

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

   Rocuronium is a paralytic, not a muscle relaxant. We use these drugs in the ER for rapid sequence intubation and believe me, they will make the patient stop moving, breathing, etc. Flexeril is...

4. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

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

   I have seen almost the same thing on the MD board about CRNAs. My initial post really didn't come out the way I meant it to. It is really more about respect for fellow human beings. I've worked with...

5. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

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

   Sandman, I agree that with all things being equal, the experience gives the nurse the edge. I just don't agree that AA's can't possibly learn hemodynamics and drips etc. while going to anesthesia...

6. Anyone have any experience with anesthesia assistants compared to CRNAs ?

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

   Wow Is it me or does this sound exactly like the thread over at the Student Doctor Network, http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=83245&page=2&pp=30&highlight=crna. I just...

7. Compazine for a Migraine??

   Jetman replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   The ER I work uses Ativan 1mg, Benadryl 25mg, and Compazine 10mg IV for migraines. Narcotics are rarely given. This seems to work very

8. That Stupid Door!!!!

   Jetman replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

   Your facility needs the pyxis system. No locked doors and very easy access to all the meds we use in the ER.

9. When does ICU experience start?

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

   I had my interview yesterday with the Nurse Manager first and then with a few of the nurses in the CVICU. Both asked, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?". Had to be upfront and tell them that I...

10. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

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

    That helps immensely. I appreciate the replies of everybody on this thread.

11. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

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

    I realize that the interviewers ARE NOT expecting you to answer anesthesia type questions, I never made that assumption. My point was in addition to getting good GRE scores, passing the CCRN, and...

12. Read any anesthesia textbooks before acceptance?

    Jetman posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Has anybody read anesthesia textbooks prior to APPLYING as a means of increasing their chance of acceptance by showing initiative? Did it help?

13. When does ICU experience start?

    Jetman posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am interviewing in 2 days for a CVICU position after working 3 years in ER. If accepted for this position, I figure I'll have to work for a full year before even applying to NA school. Does it...

14. What does your spouse do?

    Jetman replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    I am an ER RN, wife is L&D RN. Many discussions on who works the hardest!

15. When to start graduate school?

    Jetman replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

    Start now. No need to wait since you will be working full time and going to school only part time. You will gain the experience you need along the way. Good luck with your endeavors.