wtbcrna MSN, DNP, CRNA

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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    wtbcrna replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are tons of independent studies and yes MDs, NP, and PAs are aware of vaccine ingredients. Why not post some peer-reveiwed scientific studies showing all these potential problems from vaccine...
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    And that is why these states are doing everything in secret now... Most non pharmaceutical methods aren't approved for use in most states and the ones that are all have
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    You more than likely received an anxiolytic dose of Versed and this prisoner received dose of versed that was probably up to 10x enough to induce general anesthesia. He would have been unconscious in...
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    This isn't a capital punishment debate or what someone believes. It isn't even a debate on what is humane. This is part of the United States Constitution. Cruel and Unusual Punishment legal definition...
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    DNP-Prepared Generalist APRNs

    wtbcrna replied to matthewandrew's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    1. You cannot lump CRNAs into any of this. CRNAs are trained to provide care to every age group and surgery type. CRNAs are the oldest APN specialty dating back well into the 1800s or approximately...
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    Since I induce people to the state of a medical induced coma everyday IMHO the use of anesthetic agents followed with a muscle paralyzer and potassium is the most humane approach to
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    Maybe or maybe not...The Gruesome History of the
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    DNP-Prepared Generalist APRNs

    wtbcrna replied to matthewandrew's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    PAs often require OJT to work in specialty areas and work under the direction of a physician. Physicians cannot work in any area after graduation. Physicians have to apply and go through residency...
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    DNP-Prepared Generalist APRNs

    wtbcrna replied to matthewandrew's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Well this is true except for CRNAs who are trained to provide care to all ages and surgeries. The APRN consensus model is supposed to provide some continuity between training of all APRNs....
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    New drug cocktails for executions....opinions?

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

    Based on what or are you just
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    ICU experience

    wtbcrna replied to dbeniman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also recommend taking some graduate courses before trying to go back to NA school, if you haven't been in school for more than 4-5 years. Students that have been out of school for more 4-5 years...
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    What is your work schedule like?

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

    There are other threads on here with CRNAs individual schedules, but in general it really just depends on where you work to what your schedule is
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    PNBs and Compartment Syndrome

    wtbcrna posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is your facility's policy on doing PNBs on fractures and/or procedure at increased rick of developing compartment syndrome? "IV. Implication of Regional Anesthesia in the Diagnosis of Compartment...
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    PNBs and Compartment Syndrome

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

    I should have put what is common practice instead of policy at your facility. I don't do hematoma blocks, but I perform PNBs for fractures frequently. We only have one orthopod that doesn't routinely...
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    Ativan IVP vs Propofol gtt

    wtbcrna replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Propofol is very dependent on the time it has been infused. It can have long half-life if it has been infused for a long time. Context Sensitive Decrement Time
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    Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    wtbcrna replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The OP has already been accepted to civilian NA school. It wouldn't make much sense to wait another year and half to get into the military programs. They could join one of the uniformed branches...
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    Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    wtbcrna replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am military and went to USUHS, one of the military CRNA schools, so my experience is somewhat different than civilian CRNA
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    Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    wtbcrna replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, this is what I found on the COA website: http://home.coa.us.com/accredited-programs/Pages/CRNA-School-Search.aspx Union had a 0% attrition rate last class, UAB 8%, Union had a 92% pass rate on...
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    Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    wtbcrna replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Which program is going to give you the best clinical experiences? Is the focus of one program geared almost exclusively towards ACT practices, is there plenty of opportunity to learn regional, CVLs,...
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    "Should Doctors Fire Their Anti-Vaccine Patients?"

    wtbcrna replied to wtbcrna's topic in Disaster Preparation

    1. You did not go to a PCP and you self diagnosed yourself with influenza. That means you have no lab studies to say whether you had influenza or another viral illness which signs and symptoms are...
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    Post-DNP PhD programs in pure sciences

    wtbcrna replied to AlphaAgonist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only programs that I know of would be at the Uniformed Services University. As a CRNA we do not have as an extensive basic science background as someone who has already completed Masters in a...
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    How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    wtbcrna replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Mandatory vaccines are obviously not illegal or it would have already been defeated in court several times over. Furthermore, nurses who choose not to get vaccinated are a proven health menace and...
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    Wolford College Lawsuit Update

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

    I am not about to go searching for information that I already know is wrong just to prove you wrong again. I like loveanesthesia's response which is consistent with the history section in nurse...
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    Prolonged use of paralytics

    wtbcrna replied to ICUNurseStat's topic in MICU, SICU

    Annals of Intensive Care | Full text | A fresh look at paralytics in the critically ill: real promise and real