KimQCRNA

KimQCRNA specializes in 14 years ER, MICU, SICU, PAT, tons other.

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1. Single mom going to nursing school. Is it possble?

   KimQCRNA replied to sahmwannabe's topic in Career Support

   I am a single parent as well, however I was already a nurse when I became single again. My boys were 1 & 4. Now they are 22 & 25. My heart goes out to moms (and dads) that want to raise decent human beings as well as provide a loving home whi...

2. Classes to take before applying...Need some guidance/advice

   KimQCRNA replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in SRNA

   Brooke: it sounds like you've been doing everything possible.....keep working!! I believe experience is very important...when I decided to go back for my CRNA I had been a nurse for 20 years....and my GPA was great.....like 3.8....didn't do so great ...

3. Why so Interested????

   KimQCRNA replied to Screen name's topic in CRNA

   Wow......you are so right. There's nothing similar between CRNAs and NPs.......and the money's great, you'll need it to pay back what you spend on school and missed time from RN work.....but that's not the main thing. Money won't make you happy. The ...

4. CNA position that would be beneficial towards becoming a CRNA?

   KimQCRNA replied to warzone's topic in CRNA

   p.s..........sorry I forgot to address the OR issue......most people in my anesthesia class had not ever worked in the OR as an RN, but I feel that any and all nursing experience in varied areas never hurts......you would know the basics, like how th...

5. CNA position that would be beneficial towards becoming a CRNA?

   KimQCRNA replied to warzone's topic in CRNA

   Warzone.......get your BSN, spend some time in ER to learn how to deal with SICK people, rapid assessment, stabilization, priority setting, etc......and a couple years in ICU.......must learn and understand hemodynamic monitoring.......required in mo...

6. Difference between MSN and MSA degree.

   KimQCRNA replied to szoozoo's topic in CRNA

   Hello all.......I have to say that when I decided to apply to anesthesia school, I actively looked at programs that did NOT have an MSN as I do not want anymore nursing theory....ever ever EVER...my degree is from Marshall/Charleston Area Medical Cen...

7. Any recommendation regarding post c-section pain relief

   KimQCRNA replied to artlp's topic in CRNA

   Jolie, It is interesting to note that you have only worked OB in hospitals where anesthesiologists provide all of the OB coverage. I have worked in two different hospitals since I graduated from anesthesia school, and in both institutions, only CRNA...

8. Is 40 too old?

   KimQCRNA replied to szccdw's topic in CRNA

   Hello....I say go for it. I applied to anesthesia school at age 40, started at 41, grad. at 43. Been out a year now, will be 45 next week, which I would have been ANYWAY.......but now am a CRNA. I love it, wish I would have done it sooner but the 20 ...

9. CRNA school and single parenting

   KimQCRNA replied to AlishaNHayzley's topic in CRNA

   Hello.......single mom here, two teenage boys. Graduated from anesthesia school just over a year ago. I am very glad I did it, but also very VERY happy it is over. It can be done, with lots of family support and mostly, the DESIRE and the will to fin...