noel

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1. What are your thoughts on gene therapy?

   noel replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Personally, I felt the same way being that I have been a nurse going on my 6 year. However, I have twin boys at the age of 2 that have a dx of hemophillia A. Thank goodness they are mild but everyday I am concerned or have to watch with worry abo...

2. Please help, unsure where to go from here

   noel posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please help, I am at a cross road. I want to do something different other than work night shifts, weekends and holidays. I feel my BSN degree was a waste of time in reference to actually using it for something. I wanted to pursue a profession in ...

3. CRNA Costs

   noel replied to Nycole's topic in CRNA

   Dear Nycole, I have applied to one of the anesthesia programs in Missouri, as that is where I am from, and the complete duration of the program is going to cost about $43, 000. According to the programs finanical aid rep, no matter what you come in...

4. Interview Questions

   noel replied to meandragonbrett's topic in CRNA

   Brett, In my interview I had two one on one interview and then a third with a panel. It took me a total of three hours to complete all the interview process. I had two clinical questions regarding aortic balloon pumps and vasopressers. Just wante...

5. Are all floor nurses rude to ER nurses?

   noel replied to Andy S.'s topic in Emergency

   Hey everyone, I have been in nursing for 7 years and most of that time being a unit nurse. I have worked med-surg/card. for two years and I can tell you that in my experience, floor nurses are awful to unit nurses. Maybe that is just because I wor...

6. I'm looking to become a CRNA in a few years, what should be my concerns?

   noel replied to malestudent-bsn's topic in CRNA

   I just interviewed for acceptance into a possible CRNA program, and it seemed that they really wanted alot of ICU training. In addition, they wanted an A or B in chemistry as well as having possibly taken physics. I am currently retaking chemistry ...

7. Show me the money?

   noel replied to nurseshn's topic in General Nursing

   In Missouri, it starts out at $15 -19 an hour in the city, and in the rural areas, it is $14 an hour. However, I worked PRN after 6 months out of school and was making $35 an hour working nights with diff. Hopes this helps. Noel