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  1. ortho post op pain control

    mwbeah replied to nurse96's topic in Orthopedic

    For the lower extremities, we performed LP/Sciatic blocks which allows the patient to have great pain control and the ability to use the non-affected limb. It is an easy block to perform and the...

  2. Anesthesia Clinical question (Ketamine)

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

    I use ketamine in over 75% of my cases (great preemptive analgesia). The dose you describe (more than likely) did not contribute to the scenario you describe.

  3. Requested reposting of information concerning US Army Graduate Program in Anest Nsg

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

    It is 4.5 years, 3 years for the first year of school and 1 for 1 after that. That makes the 30 months of school (Active Duty) with a 4.5 year payback. The Army will give you .5 year paybacks...

  4. Information concerning US Army Graduate Program in Anest Nsg

    mwbeah posted a topic in Government, Military

    just wanted to post this, the army started another crna class this june and again we couldn't fill all the slots. i am not a recruiter, i am a graduate of the program and want this program to have...

  5. Conscious Sedation Documentation

    mwbeah replied to mm65's topic in Radiology

    More than likely your facility will be contracting out for that service, you may inquire to some health information systems company to see what they have.

  6. Hypertension education

    mwbeah replied to KatieBell's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    http://www.aafp.org/afp/990301ap/1248.html Hope this helps,

  7. Military PAs

    mwbeah replied to adh_09's topic in Government, Military

    I will add one caveat, the insurgency looks for targets of opportunity to make a statement. The high value targets are ANY American (how soon we forget 9/11).

  8. Military PAs

    mwbeah replied to adh_09's topic in Government, Military

    As an active duty veteran of OIF, I can tell you that the lines ARE NOT linear. The is no clear delineation of what is the "front" and what is not. It is called "4th Generation Warfare". If you...

  9. Military PAs

    mwbeah replied to adh_09's topic in Government, Military

    http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/ipap/

  10. Radioactive isotope assay

    mwbeah replied to milenko's topic in Research

    An assay is the analysis of a substance or mixture to determine its constituents or their level. In Life Sciences, it is also the estimation of strength of a drug or substance by comparing its effects...

  11. male labor and delivery nurses

    mwbeah replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey All, Just wanted to add that men can excel in the labor and delivery arena. I worked from 1996-2000 at the New York Hospital. I had a great time and had no problems with patients. There were...

  12. Males as Nurses

    mwbeah replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey all, I was a labor and delivery nurse for 4 years and had no problems at all (my wife said "better you than me..." . Afterwards I became a CRNA. Men do what makes you happy and just shake your...

  13. Requested reposting of information concerning US Army Graduate Program in Anest Nsg

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

    OPTEMPO for Reserve CRNA's is a 90 day "boots on ground" deployment (possibly twice a year) either CONUS or OCONUS. Iraq is pretty much and brick and mortar operation in Baghdad, Mosul, and Tikrit....

  14. Requested reposting of information concerning US Army Graduate Program in Anest Nsg

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

    Just wanted to refresh this post. The army started a new class this month and again did not fill the seats. I have a feeling the commitment required for accepting the schooling plays a part, but it is...

  15. Attenuation of surgical stress response

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

    perioperative beta-blockade can reduce morbidity and mortality by roger l. royster, md the agency for healthcare research and quality (ahrq) recently identified the perioperative administration of...

  16. Buying a house and attending school

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

    The most recent Time Magazine has a nice article about the recent trends in home buying with some nice stats and information. Hope this helps,

  17. Future of CRNAs

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

    the median expected salary for a typical certified nurse anesthetist in the united states is $121,958. this basic market pricing report was prepared using our certified compensation professionals'...

  18. Doctors who aren't doctors?

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

    is a doctorate in your future? email this article printer-friendly version by debra wood, rn, contributor a doctoral degree can open doors for nurses and help shape and advance their profession as...

  19. Doctors who aren't doctors?

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

  20. Future of CRNAs

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

  21. Propofol

    mwbeah replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    http://www.gastro.org/pubs/pdf/perspectives/05/FebMar.pdf The Propofol Debate.......a good

  22. Compartment syndrome/inc bleeding caused by a spinal?

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

    Regional Anesthesia Reduces Operation-Related Mortality Anesthesia is generally classified as general or regional. General anesthesia achieves central neurologic depression, and regional anesthesia...

  23. Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

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

    I tested ENTJ according to the online test.

  24. New Grad CRNA orientation.

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

    My first job was deployment to Iraq. I graduated in December 2002 and immediately proceeded to Iraq (I must say it was a terrific trauma rotation). Needless to say I was expected to function...

  25. Clinical Doctorate in Anesthsia

    mwbeah replied to Lambert5883's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    in your very first posting you wrote this (as well as other things), you are right we already have a faculty shortage....... so how is the current concept of the clinical doctorate supposed to be...