uabrn06

uabrn06 specializes in Neuro ICU.

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1. question for UAB grads

   uabrn06 replied to uabrn06's topic in CRNA

   Thank you!! I'm glad to know there may be some clinical questions...that's a big help. If I get in my preference would be Birmingham for clinicals--have a good friend with a basement apartment I can have for little to no rent. Thanks again!

2. acute care job right out of college

   uabrn06 replied to aalya123's topic in SRNA

   It can definitely be difficult at times...a lot of the families will stay out of the way and let you do your job. But there are those that over react when the IV pump beeps or there's a flashing number on the monitor, or they don't feel that you're g...

3. arterial lines and NIBP

   uabrn06 posted a topic in CCU

   Could anyone in CV tell me which BP is more accurate...arterial line or NIBP. I work in a neuro ICU and many of our really sick pts have arterial lines, but we generally go by the NIBP. I've asked some of the veteran nurses and they say that the art ...

4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   uabrn06 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   probably a silly question...does overtime count towards the 1750 hours required prior to taking the exam? I have been a RN since Feb this year, and working a lot of extra shifts. I would like to take the test the end of this year, if possible...just ...

5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   uabrn06 replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

   probably a silly question...does overtime count towards the 1750 hours required prior to taking the exam? I have been a RN since Feb this year, and working a lot of extra shifts. I would like to take the test the end of this year, if possible...just ...

6. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   uabrn06 replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Congratulations!! I'll be applying to UAB for next year...any advice/tips about the interview?? Congrats again!!:)

7. question for UAB grads

   uabrn06 posted a topic in CRNA

   I am applying to UAB's CRNA program for fall '08. I would appreciate any advice/insight from current or previous UAB students. I got my BSN from UAB, and really want to go back for CRNA. I'm mostly concerned with the interview...an advisor told me I ...

8. acute care job right out of college

   uabrn06 replied to aalya123's topic in SRNA

   How funny is that?? I've been here since since Feb. working nights...can't handle some of the, we'll call them "strong" personalities on the day shift--you probably remember exactly what I'm talking about.

9. ACNP/RNFA or CRNA?

   uabrn06 posted a topic in NP

   Hello all, I have been accepted to an acute care NP/RNFA program at UAB, scheduled to begin classes this fall (a few weeks!). I chose this program because I've always wanted to work in an OR, and it sounds like fun to be able to assist during surgery...

10. Samford Info

    uabrn06 replied to TTUnurse's topic in SRNA

    I can't say specifically, but I got my BSN from UAB and actually met some Samford SRNAs while observing in the OR...so, I would assume you will use many if not all of the hospitals in the Bham area; some of which include University Hospital, St Vince...

11. acute care job right out of college

    uabrn06 replied to aalya123's topic in SRNA

    What gave me away? When did you leave EUH? We just opened a new 20 bed unit in Feb...very family centered care with family "suites" attached to the pt's room. I've just been through my first July of new residents...neurosurg is fine, but it's made me...

12. acute care job right out of college

    uabrn06 replied to aalya123's topic in SRNA

    I absolutely agree that the patients are more critical in teaching hospitals...we get patients flown in from the entire southeast (I'm in Atlanta). I don't know what it is, and I could be absolutely wrong with that assumption :). Going into an ICU, I...

13. acute care job right out of college

    uabrn06 replied to aalya123's topic in SRNA

    I also got a job in an ICU right out of school in a teaching hospital - which I think may be more willing to hire new grads for the ICU. I graduated from a school with a hospital, and they were also hiring new grads for acute/critical care. Other non...