KC531

KC531

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  1. UAB info packets???

    KC531 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey! All you UAB people...have you gotten your info packs for the fall yet? I talked to the school about 4 weeks ago and she said she was trying to get them out at the end of the week...my mail...

  2. UAB info packets???

    KC531 replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey! From information obtained in March, as far as I know, they are going to keep the Mon-Thurs schedule that they had last year. I just wish they'd hurry up and let us know something...I'm getting...

  3. UAB info!!

    KC531 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey all you guys going to UAB in the fall, Have you gotten any info other than your "congrats-your-in" letter? I haven't heard anything else and I was just wondering if any of you had... thanks,...

  4. UAB info!!

    KC531 replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Probably going to be living at University place. Not luxury but not bad either. It was a hotel they converted into everything from efficiency studios to 3 bedrooms. It's right across the street...

  5. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey KaeRN, I'm also going to b'ham for the didactic portion of school. I would love to talk to you about possibly rooming together! I had a roommate lined up but they ended up choosing a different...

  6. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    KC531 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great, coolnurse04! Are you from Birmingham or will you be a transplant too? Look forward to seeing you in august! BTW, are you taking the on-line class this summer?

  7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

    KC531 replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    UAB class of 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:hpygrp: One shot, one kill!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm IN!!!!!!!!! UAB class of 2010!!!!!! See you all in August!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :whe!:

  9. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats KaeRN! I still haven't heard anything yet...

  10. Arterial line insertion by the RN

    KC531 replied to CactusFlower's topic in MICU, SICU

    Working at 4 different hospitals in 4 years has taught me to QUICKLY learn what is it I can or cannot do. To those of you who start a-lines, do you only do radial? A dedicated line team is a night...

  11. Concentrated Care Nightmare

    KC531 replied to nay537's topic in MICU, SICU

    So you went from a 12 bed ICU that was consistently full to a 4 bed unit....how is this possible? The only flexible acuity unit I have worked on was a CCU that had 8 critical care beds on one side...

  12. Is 1 year exp. too soon for CCRN?

    KC531 replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took and passed my CCRN after only one year. Not only does having my CCRN give me a sense of accomplishment and pride in the work that I do, but studying for the CCRN really drove home what I was...

  13. CCRN format

    KC531 replied to putmetosleep's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Okay, somebody shoot me if I'm wrong (been a while since I took it)....I believe it was a set number of questions. Different percentage of questions for each organ system/disease process. Cardiac...

  14. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    okay people...word on the street is that UAB sent out letters yesterday (2/6/2007) for the Jackson, MS students.... just checked the mail....nothing

  15. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed for the Jackson component this morning!!!! I was so keyed up and worried over what types of clinical questions I was going to be asked....not a single one!!!!! "What sparked your...

  16. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATULATIONS DeDeRN1!!! Here's hoping I'll be joining you! (I interview Feb. 2) Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post, but how long from the time you interviewed until you got your acceptance...

  17. Lopressor drip

    KC531 replied to traumagirll99's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have used metoprolol gtt once. very long time ago and can't really remember the circumstances of the case. just remember that there was a good deal of controversy between the neuro guys and the...

  18. Pharmacology books...

    KC531 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey guys, need a little help... I'm looking for a good pharmacology reference book for critical care/anesthesia. I've searched Amazon/Barnes&Nobles/Borders/etc... Problem is, I just don't know...

  19. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CCRN79 Friend of mine got into Jackson component last year. There are 10 people total in the Jackson component now. Don't know how many they will accept this year.

  20. Share Your Saying

    KC531 replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hot as a nanny goat in a pepper patch! Cold as a witch's boobie in a brass

  21. UAB anyone

    KC531 replied to squrrldog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everybody! Got my interview letter today for Jackson, MS component. Jackson interviews will be Feb. 2, 2008. Good luck to everybody!

  22. Does anyone know about....

    KC531 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everybody! I've searched the site but I can't seem to find a whole lot of information on Middle Tennesse School of Nurse Anesthesia. MTSA is not the only school I am interested in but my...

  23. Greetings from Mississippi

    KC531 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Ya'll! Just wanted to introduce myself! I'm a RN from Hattiesburg, MS. Currently working ICU/CVICU. Found this website a couple days ago. I'm planning on going to CRNA school but I haven't...

  24. Does anyone know about....

    KC531 replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Okay, I don't get it.... MTSA is Vandy's CRNA program? Why would MTSA grant early consideration to graduates of an ACNP program? Is this a common occurence? Bridge from ACNP to CRNA? I know...

  25. Greetings from Mississippi

    KC531 replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Ray! Yeah, we've got H'burg put back together. It wasn't nearly as damaged as the coast. Did go a few weeks without power though. And in September! >100 degrees on a daily basis with what...