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 Nursing Career

   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...

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

   KimQCRNA replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   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...

3. Why so Interested????

   KimQCRNA replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

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

   KimQCRNA replied to warzone's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

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

   KimQCRNA replied to warzone's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

6. Difference between MSN and MSA degree.

   KimQCRNA replied to szoozoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...

7. Is 40 too old?

   KimQCRNA replied to szccdw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 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...