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  1. Labor epidural lawsuit

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

    Trial Lawyers! How do they sleep at night. There are no more accidents, everything is always someone else's fault. How do we prevent ourselves from winding up in the same boat as the OB-GYN's? Ugh!...

  2. VCU's Critical Care certificate

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

    Oh, and about the CCC, I doubt this will mean a whole lot, (may not be worth the money). I would suggest obtaining your CCRN, if you do not already have it. They were very pleased I had this on my CV....

  3. VCU's Critical Care certificate

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

    Hi BB, I am currently a student in the VCU CRNA program. I am not positive but, I heard this program is going to start accepting only students who have a BSN. I have also heard this about several...

  4. Crack babies, need advice

    pigtails replied to opalmRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Stay away from the parents. They are more often than not still using and very angry. I had one baby who needed an IV. Her veins were difficult, probably due to the drugs. The mother was crazed outside...

  5. Chemistry??

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

    Chemistry is a very big part of becoming a competent clinician. If you don't like the physical science, you may not enjoy anesthesia. Remember, nothing worth doing is ever easy. The salary is...

  6. Clinical Doctorate in Anesthsia

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

    Yes, there is a new focus on doctoral prepared CRNA's. If it makes us better clinicians, so be it. I personally believe it is always wise to follow the money and decide for yourself, who the winner...

  7. Any PDA suggestions for school? Is one necessary?

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

    If your school requires or suggests a PDA, find out if they are buying them in bulk first. You will get it cheaper. It seems it is personal preference for the most part. I have a PALM and find it to...

  8. Day in the life

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

    Hi Yoga! Three Questions. A 9 hour face lift! Holy Crap! My SO is a well regarded PS who performs only cosmetic surgery and does facelift revisions averaging 2 hours. How are the results? What state...

  9. applying to crna for the first time

    pigtails replied to wynn1973's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi to you! I applied to ODU last year. I was acceped to VCU for the Fall 2005. All I can say is, if you really want this, keep trying! I was denied 5 times before acceptance. I have a great GPA, GRE,...

  10. CRNA Induction Sequence List

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

    Thanks Skip, I have a file of references I am saving for clinical and this sounds helpful. Especially after an email where I read someone was excited they had inubated and forgot to ventilate....

  11. Still paying for abusive ex?

    pigtails replied to kyliern2b's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think that if you explain this to any board, they will understand. If any grad school applications ask about this, just provide a thorough explanation. It sounds as though you have a strong...

  12. Is anyone in a Post-Master's Certificate Program?

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

    I honestly think you should stay in state if you can. Save money. Especially if you want to stay in that area. Everyone takes the same exam. I truly beleive the quality of your education comes from...

  13. ICU skills

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

    Remember, the COA requires 1 year. I honestly believe this is a personal matter. I often ask myself, " Would I let myself put me to sleep?" Get alot of crisis management experience. Get in the middle...

  14. What is up with CRNA/AA/MDA politics.

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

    Agreed. Please use your own informative mind to figure this one out. I personally have found that; answering the question" Follow the Money," to be very helpful. Good Luck,

  15. Codes in OR

    pigtails replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If any anesthesia professional is present, then thank god! If you like to run the show, then this is your chance. CRNA's and MDA's take you where should not be and bring you back. What a weird...

  16. UNC Raleigh Interview in 3 weeks!

    pigtails replied to bjon2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, I actually apllied to Raleigh last year. I am currently enrolled at VCU. Good

  17. Anesthesia Techs placing lines

    pigtails replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey CougRN, where do you work so I can Make sure I never go there.HA!HA! Just kidding. I do believe this is a techical skill; however, I don't believe these people have the knowledge of nerve...

  18. Intradermal lidocaine for IV starts

    pigtails replied to hardworkingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a 22G hurts less wihtout lido. What about and 18G? Most patients thank when I use the lido. I worl in an open heart surgery unit where, more often than not, patients are difficult ti...

  19. What a Joke

    pigtails replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You can stereotype all you want, but hear it from the horse's mouth, socialized medicine does not work.

  20. What a Joke

    pigtails replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And? http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36~53~2630298,00.html I read this and tort reform is not even the main topic. If you think it [tort reform] doesn't affect, you are not thinking outside...

  21. What a Joke

    pigtails replied to SICU/ER NURSE's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Supply and demand will prevail here. There are simply not enough MD's for every patient needing an anesthetic. This MDA vs. CRNA crap is getting old. The fact is they ARE two separate professions....

  22. Why would an anesthesia provider do this?

    pigtails replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    75 mcg/min of levophed!? Its sounds as though some other pressor, in addition to vasopressin, should have been tried. Does the patient still have their

  23. I don't like what my job has become...

    pigtails replied to StephMSeattle's topic in General Nursing

    I'll bet most of the paperwork you are filling out is to avoid and/or lessen the cost of lawsuits. This is common in all areas of nursing today. I find myself dealing with this all the time. When...

  24. I'm in!! Yeah!! Now, what?

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

    Hello! and Cheers to you! What an amazing accomplishment! When I saw your message after your interview, I knew you had been accepted. Lately,for some reason, everyone who has felt bad after their...

  25. preparation for GRE

    pigtails replied to fibikunle1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have to turn in my vote for the GRE. This exam or the MAT are required for admission to graduate school. Get the minimum requirements out of the way first, then move on to the other stuff that...