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  1. Future SRNA's; Words of Encouragemnt

    mwbeah replied to Trauma Tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This career path will not be saturated for any foreseeable time.

  2. Cardiac Anesthesia Question

    mwbeah replied to WntrMute2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Your versed dosing seems appropriate, I was perusing Jaffe's manual of procedures and the author listed a total dose range of 50-350 ucg/kg.I know at the VA in Alberquerque, we used doses of that...

  3. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is what I am talking about, let me see, you were born in 75, that means that you are what 28 (December you turn 29)? So you at the earliest graduated at 22-23? OK three to four years nursing...

  4. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't be so defensive, if you take the time and peruse the threads that have been posted, you will get my drift. Some of the postings seem to be somewhat embellished (some of them are real...

  5. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tenesma, I have been following your post here and at the student doc forum and the "intubation skill" comment was only meant to create thought since most of the posters here seem to be students and...

  6. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    if in less than 30 seconds you can find allergies on a patient from nurses who are overworked with too many patients and not enough time than more power to you. The last time I was in ICU to intubate...

  7. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    when responding to the floor... when isn't the patient critically ill, coding, or unable to adequately preO2? when doesn't the patient have heart dz, hx of stroke, or an altered K+ ? when do you have...

  8. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Again I am not cavalier in using sux and if a patient is crumping on the floor---- "METALPHRINE---ETT" and I wouldn't use sux (I think I have stated MANY times that each case is individual). The...

  9. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are fearful of it, your intubation skills, and your airway algorithm, then I guess it is a "bad bad drug". If you remember to preoxygenate appropriately, then the patient will have at least 2-3...

  10. Awake intubation question

    mwbeah replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also respectfully disagree with tenesma, sux doses may be reduced on the floor and contraindicated in certain situations, however I have to find a reason NOT to use sux in order to secure an airway....

  11. Valley Anesthesia Review worth it?

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

    I took the course in Nov 2001 and I thought it was worth the expense. Hope this helps,

  12. CRNA Schools, where did you go?

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

    Replying to your question, I went through the Army's program and graduated in Dec. 2002. I had great training and our class average for the boards was 595/600.

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

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

    oops wrong

  14. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

    mwbeah posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey everyone, If you are interested, the US Army has its own Master's producing CRNA program. If anyone is interested just respond and I will get you the information.

  15. GI Diprivan thread

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

    This is for Merlinmom, the doses you describe sound appropriate and relatively safe for the type of procedure you describe. It is hard to "monday morning" quarterback without having direct knowledge...

  16. PACU for critical care experience

    mwbeah replied to daitheflu's topic in PACU

    I agree that extra experience can only help! I just don't want people to get discouraged, they just got to keep making noise. thanks,

  17. PACU for critical care experience

    mwbeah replied to daitheflu's topic in PACU

    Hey there, Just wanted to give you some input from a CRNA who never worked in an ICU (I was a L&D nurse in NYC for four years prior to school). I went to the US Army Graduate Program in...

  18. Army anesthesia

    mwbeah replied to srna04's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey there, Wanted to let you know that if you want, drop me a line and I would be glad to share my experience with you. I graduated from USAGPAN in '02 and deployed to Iraq in '03, I currently work...

  19. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

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

    Our class was the first integration of Air Force into the Army's program, I know (eventually) they are going to share phase II sites. Just thought you would like the update. Also, for the critical...

  20. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

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

    Va RN, Tell Gil that Mick says Hello! Thanks, Mike (aka Mick, I graduated the program in

  21. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

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

    I finished my program in 2002, I was never in an ICU unit. I was previously a L&D nurse for four years in NYC prior to entering the program. I performed well and scored 600/600 on the national...

  22. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

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

    no its not, aana requires one year of acute care nursing (acute care is defined as a hospital stay less than 30 days)...its on the aana website if you do not believe me, in fact here is a direct cut...

  23. US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing, a way to become a CRNA

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

    Hey everyone who is interested, I am on active duty and not a recruiter. We have a critical shortage in our career field and I am just trying to help strengthen the field. The link for information...

  24. Becoming a CRNA

    mwbeah replied to mwbeah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Unfortunately, the US Army's program is always lacking qualified applicants (will fill roughly half to 3/4 of our quota yearly), so there is an avenue for people who are motivated to become CRNA (and...

  25. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

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

    Hey everybody I am not trying to stir the pot or tick anyone off...I apologize if I have. But if you have been following this discussion you could clearly see the hostility that followed my initial...