squinkybear1

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1. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

   squinkybear1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I wish I had the time to reply to you, Mike. But I don't really care to get into an on-line argument, given that I'm a "frustrated CRNA from Texas" and you're a doctoral candidate in neuroscience and...

2. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

   squinkybear1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I wish I had the time to reply to you, Mike. But I don't really care to get into an on-line argument, given that I'm a "frustrated CRNA from Texas" and you're a doctoral candidate in neuroscience and...

3. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

   squinkybear1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   The ASA "rules" are not legislation. They only suggest the relationship of the CRNA with the ologist as THEY define it. They are not necessarily consistent with practice laws and/or

4. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

   squinkybear1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Some CRNA/ologist relationships are collaborative. Some are concerned with maintaining the hierarchy. So, even in states where CRNA's have independent practices, the head of the anesthesia department...

5. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

   squinkybear1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Research is a case for the doctorate. But, maybe all nurses, whether diploma or DNSc degree holders, should be required to perform X hours of direct patient care per year and continue participation in...

6. Crna School Clinical Sites

   squinkybear1 replied to lashbyccrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Think twice before choosing Wesleyan. Substandard instruction. Weird scene. Too many students. No university accountability, no school dean- only director and 2 other people for over 120 students....

7. Propofol

   squinkybear1 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   It's not a matter of pay or territorial rights. It's an ethical and quality of care issue. Nobody but the anesthesiologist assistants are going to be successful in invading CRNA territory. It's...