versed88

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1. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

   versed88 replied to versed88's topic in CRNA

   Since no one here had heard of this online dnp program, I went ahead and emailed the assistant director of program. This is the response I got: Yes our on-line DNP program is in the marketing stages. We are in the final stages of approvals. We expect...

2. CRNA School Costs

   versed88 replied to zack1a's topic in CRNA

   I finished two years ago and borrowed just for my tuition which was $50,000. I probably spent another $60K over 3 years on everything else. And that was living cheap.

3. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

   versed88 replied to versed88's topic in CRNA

   Here is a link to the advertisement that I saw online: http://nurseanesthetist.une.edu/lp-dnp/?src=C_Facebook&kwd=crnas&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=crnas I'm wondering if it may be bogus. I looked on the Universi...

4. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

   versed88 replied to versed88's topic in CRNA

   I'm already a nurse anesthetist. I did not think that I could become a CRNA online. I was simply asking if anyone had any information regarding a DNP program that I saw advertised.

5. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

   versed88 posted a topic in CRNA

   I have recently seen some advertisements online advertising an online program at the University of New England for a DNP in Anesthesia. Does anyone have any information regarding this program? I might consider getting my doctorate if I could do most ...

6. arterial waveform cascade

   versed88 posted a topic in CRNA

   In clinicals today, a CRNA asked me about the significance of an arterial cascade pattern. I had never heard of this and I'm having trouble finding information on it. He was describing it as an up and down variation in the height of the arterial wa...

7. Dopamine infused by infusion pumps

   versed88 replied to laurentm38's topic in MICU

   The hospital where I work has two different concentrations of Dopamine. 400mg/250cc is for peripheral use. We usually use 800mg/250cc...double strength to be used in central lines only.

8. Ativan IVP given undiluted into central line.

   versed88 replied to Septic Boy's topic in MICU

   Frankly, I push undiluted Ativan into central lines all the time. I've never had any problems. The key, however, is to draw it up with an 18G needle.

9. UAB 2006...who is there?

   versed88 replied to Phishininau's topic in SRNA

   1-Jackson component 2-MS Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS 3-13 yrs--CCU, CVR, ICU, PACU, ER. See y'all in August!!

10. UAB interview...Oh, Holy Jesus!!!

    versed88 replied to versed88's topic in SRNA

    WooHoo! I am happy to report that I was accepted to UAB!! I got my letter yesterday...yes, certified mail is GOOD!!

11. Am I Getting a Bad Deal?!?!?

    versed88 replied to oneyearrn's topic in Travel

    Sweetie, most agencies pay at least 35/hr...don't do it! Sounds like a scam to me. Nursing Innovations out of Memphis has some contracts in the southeast.

12. The best agency

    versed88 replied to TriniAngel's topic in Travel

    I have two favorites from when I travelled: Bridge Staffing-the only agency I worked for where my recruiter actually called me weekly to check on me and see how I was doing. Global RN-pay was always correct. They never tried to get me to share an ap...

13. Open Visiting Hours in ICU...Yes or No?

    versed88 replied to goldenbobcat's topic in MICU

    I've been doing this gig for about 12 yrs now...and my vote is definitely no. I understand that the family is concerned about their family member. I do all I can to keep them update. But, if the patient is critically ill, then he needs intensive c...

14. How do you take report/manage your time in ICU??

    versed88 replied to lccougar02's topic in MICU

    I do have a special report sheet that I made up on my computer, primarily for the reason that our unit went to computer charting and we no longer have a flow sheet. It just has basic info: Md's, DX, HX, Lines, IVF's, Labs, Vent settings, CT's, drai...

15. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    versed88 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Most ridiculous thing I've ever seen was a pt...BM mid-40's came in bright and early one morning. Chief Complaint: "I slept with a crack 'ho last night." (Not to mention the fact that he looked like he'd been smoking some.) No lie...Ladies and Gen...