Will a Doctor help ya out??

danh3190 · Jan 9, 2011

I try to ask non-urgent questions when they aren't in a hurry, but most MDs are pretty willing to answer questions.

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jan 9, 2011

And once you get some time under your belt you'll find you can instruct a doctor in things they haven't had time to read up on.

Nurses are People and doctors are people too.

Guest717236 · Jan 9, 2011

If you are in a teaching hospital, the library is a good place

to approach them. Keep your question/s focused.

If being a CRNA is your goal, see if you can find one who is

willing to answer your questions. A school with a training

program is a good place to start as well. The instructors

may be helpful to answer questions to see if this specialty is

a good fit for you.

Best wishes!

canesdukegirl, BSN, RN · Jan 9, 2011

By and large, physicians love to teach. If you want to get started on some basic anesthesia knowledge, get a "Baby Miller". The title is The Basics of Anesthesia. It is an easy to read text that will provide a foundation of knowledge for you.

If you start reading this and then ask a gas-passer some questions, stating, "I am reading through my Baby Miller and I don't quite understand XYZ. Can you explain that mechanism to me when you have time?" they will:

1. Be impressed that you have taken it upon yourself to learn about the basics

2. Know that you are serious about your career goals, and

3. Be more willing to grant you some one on one time, and you might even get an invite to shadow without your ever having to ask.

I commend you for furthering your goals in nursing! Good luck to you!

sportsmed · Jan 10, 2011

Just like every other profession some doctors will help you out and others won't. Just be respectful and make sure its a good time. If you both have free time, after you leave a patient's room, and not during a code.