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Dawn Bent, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
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Awarded with multiple preceptor awards and peer accolades, your host Dawn B is a non-stop educator and avid learner. With her fiery personality, she is the program director for one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the country. In this show you will learn about nursing as a science, nurse anesthesia, being a mentor, being a preceptor, various topics in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and more. Her mantra is "always say yes to opportunities".

  1. MAR 1

    What the Vec? I just wanna roc with you! (NDNMB)

    Did someone ask about Vecuronium and Rocuronium? Two of the widely used non depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents. They have many similarities and a few differences.  Let's dive into the content Instagram - Bent on Education

    26 min

  2. 10/03/2024

    Succinylcholine, is it here to stay!

    Anectine or Succinylcholine is an age old neuromuscular blocking agent that is presumable here to stay.  Dr. Bent discusses the intricate details about the drug including mechanism of action and how it compares to other neuromuscular blocking agents.  Succinylcholine is the only depolarizing NMBA on the market, so dive in to learn about this gem Instagram - Bent on Education

    34 min

  3. 05/28/2024

    Junction, Junction, what's your function? The NMJ

    Take a brief dive into the neuromuscular junction.  What are the ions and cations involved in neuromuscular transmission?  Are there any enzymes that are necessary for neuromuscular transmission?   Take a gander into the basics of muscle transmission and contraction Instagram - Bent on Education

    11 min

  4. 02/17/2023

    2,6 Diisopropylphenol - Say What??

    What is this agent?  Its something that you're probably more familiar with than you know.  Propofol is an agent widely used and even recognized by those even outside of healthcare.  This agent can be your best friend or foe.  Learn the properties that make it great and those that keep you on your toes in healthcare and anesthesia.  Take the dive and learn! Instagram - Bent on Education

    25 min

  5. 11/27/2022

    Etomidate (I'm on a date)...

    Why "I'm on a date?"  Well, in nurse anesthesia school we were trying to figure out how to remember dosages and since Etomidate's dosing was 0.2 (to 0.3) we always thought "Etomidate, I'm on a date..it's just 2 people (or in this case 0.2).  Yea, a little bit of a stretch, but here I am 17 years later and I still remember this. Etomidate is an interesting medication, but aren't they all?  Structurally and from the perspective of side effects, this one is rare.  Enjoy the brief details on this anesthetic agent Instagram - Bent on Education

    21 min

  6. 11/03/2022

    Ketamine

    How does this amazing agent work?  What receptors are involved with its mechanism of action.  Ketamine is an older agent that has so many properties helpful in anesthesia, sedation and pain management.  Join as we take a look at how Ketamine revolutionizes patient care Instagram - Bent on Education

    21 min

  7. 10/19/2022

    Benzodiazepines!

    The use of benzodiazepines is widespread in anesthesia and throughout nursing and medicine.  Explore some of the benefits of using this medication class and how it differs from other classes of medication.  What is a benzene ring? diazepine ring? and imidazole ring?  Who knew benzodiazepines had them ! Instagram - Bent on Education

    29 min

  8. 10/13/2022

    Barbiturates!

    Want to know more about Barbiturates?  Listen as I discuss the basics of this class of medication.  From the pharmacokinetics to its effects on the various organ systems.  What makes this class of medication different from others?  Join in...let's find out Instagram - Bent on Education

    21 min
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Awarded with multiple preceptor awards and peer accolades, your host Dawn B is a non-stop educator and avid learner. With her fiery personality, she is the program director for one of the top nurse anesthesia programs in the country. In this show you will learn about nursing as a science, nurse anesthesia, being a mentor, being a preceptor, various topics in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and more. Her mantra is "always say yes to opportunities".

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  • Creator
    Dawn Bent, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Bent on Education
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