dbr913

dbr913 has 28 years experience and specializes in Cardiology IR.

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1. IR nursing without ICU experience?

   dbr913 replied to BrookeRNSD's topic in Radiology

   I’ve been in IR 15 years and never worked ICU. You will be fine! It’s actually not a requirement at our hospital though helpful. Good luck!

2. A Fib in a young person...

   dbr913 replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

   If she hasn't already seen one, it may prove beneficial to see a really good Electrophysiologist that specializes in diagnosis treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

3. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

   dbr913 replied to Brian S.'s topic in Announcements

   Patient is on the psych unit and believes that he is Hannibal Lecter and the nurse is Clarice, the detective since she is always asking him questions. So he is demonstrating what he thinks she hears when the lambs scream at night. The nurse (aka C...

4. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

   dbr913 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

   A snake in the patient's room!!

5. RN to BSN school suggestions

   dbr913 replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in Online Learning

   I took nutrition and sociology in the ADN program. Took high school chemistry. I'm currently enrolled in the online RN-BSN program at The University of Alabama and had to take intro to Biology for non-biology majors OR chemistry. I took the intro ...

6. Required By Work to Get BSN - Don't Want to Write Endless Papers

   dbr913 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Has anyone done the MSN through WGU? I'm confused as to which online MSN program to go thru. I work full time and I'm 52 years old. Gotta get done sooner than later, lol. I am currently in the RN-BSN program at UA.

7. RN to MSN

   dbr913 replied to hlnorrn's topic in Online Learning

   UAB.edu offers a msn/nursing informations track.

8. University of Alabama Tuscaloosa RN-MSN

   dbr913 replied to aschultz7's topic in School Programs

   I have enrolled at UA in the online distance learning, RN to BSN program and start nursing classes in the Summer 2016. Any tips/suggestions appreciated. Roll Tide Roll.

9. My lead suit...

   dbr913 replied to BexnRN's topic in Radiology

   We take ours down to sterile processing. They lay the lead on these racks and put them in a huge dishwasher looking thing, it's where they sterilize the stainless cases for instruments used in the OR. We take it on Friday and Monday it's clean and ...

10. Anyone else regret this?

    dbr913 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in ADN/BSN

    And be wary of the nurse that "knows all the answers."

11. Prereq Courses Online Anatomy & Phys, Micro, Chem, Nutrition, Human Growth & Devel

    dbr913 replied to jamesr24's topic in Online Learning

    Did you have to go to the college for proctored exams? Or log on for the exam via a proctoring service? I'm just starting this journey and need chemistry, statistics and some math classes. Haven't been in college since 1990! I still work full tim...

12. Did you attend your RN-BSN graduation?

    dbr913 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in ADN/BSN

    I am 51 years old, enrolled in the RN to BSN program through The University of Alabama, about to finish my first semester back in college since 1990. I do plan on participating in the graduation ceremonies - because my youngest child will also gradu...

13. office for macbook air

    dbr913 replied to savinglives33's topic in ADN/BSN

    how about microsoft office online? I use it It's nice to log in from anywhere and look at my documents also. They have a word APA template. It's free for students :) https://store.office.live.com/templates/APA-style-paper-TM00002033

14. office for macbook air

    dbr913 replied to savinglives33's topic in ADN/BSN

    duplicate post, sorry - please delete

15. Sallie Mae or Wells Fargo

    dbr913 replied to Davis.M's topic in Pre-Nursing

    The MOST important thing in applying for student loans is to fill out the FAFSA application. You may think you don't qualify for any sort of aid and it will be a waste of time but this is how you obtain government subsidized versus unsubsidized loan...