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  1. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

    Toby's mum replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Emerald: first, congratulations on getting in to two excellent CRNA schools!! You are in a great position because you have a choice--as difficult as that may be. From a purely objective...

  2. Sony Versus Olympus

    Toby's mum replied to trakstar's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    trakstar: I use the new Sony digital voice recorder ICD P28 and would highly recommend it. It records up to 9 hours and offers 5 different folders, perfect to record Monday's lectures in Folder 'A',...

  3. Littmann Cardiology III where to buy online

    Toby's mum replied to Jax0408's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jim, Welcome to the allnurses board and congratulations on starting school this fall! As for where to get your Littman III, try http://www.allHeart.com they offer pretty reasonable prices although...

  4. ? about commuting time, traffic to Phoenix

    Toby's mum replied to Dixielee's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Andrea, Your new home looks great! I hope you will be very happy there. It's amazing what you get for the price. That would only buy a teeny-tiny studio apartment where I live in central, NJ (and...

  5. Littman Cardiology III tube size 22 or 27?

    Toby's mum replied to Toby's mum's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so very much for your thoughts, research and comments on this matter. I really appreciate your help. Based on the general census, I am going to get the longer 27'' tubing and go from...

  6. Littman Cardiology III tube size 22 or 27?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Littman Cardiology III appears to be an excellent stethoscope. My question is should I get the 22 inch or 27 inch tubing? I'm 5 ft 6 inches--I don't know if that has anything to do with sizing....

  7. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    Toby's mum replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I believe most NICU's prefer you to have your MSN/NNP. The NNP is at the master's level from what I

  8. Job Shadowing

    Toby's mum replied to Lilme04's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You may also contact the volunteer director at these hospitals. They are usually very accommodating and helpful in providing shadow opportunities, especially if you are willing to volunteer there for...

  9. Any Neonatoal NP (NNP) at your units?

    Toby's mum replied to CapeMaui's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm rather surprised about the comments concerning NNPs. I was under the impression that NNP's and NICU RNs were in quite a high demand right now. Is this not the case? If someone is considering...

  10. Pay Scale?

    Toby's mum replied to NICU RN wannaB's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think it also depends where you are located i.e. what state you live in and the cost of living factor. For example, here in central NJ, the starting salary is $45K -$50K per year. Not too shabby,...

  11. Positive PPD--TB (latent) and nursing school

    Toby's mum posted a topic in General Students

    I received surprising results from my first PPD skin test today--it was positive for tuberculosis! I'm asymptomatic, but my doc has sent me on for a chest Xray, which I will do tomorrow (you are not...

  12. Thinking of switching to U of P

    Toby's mum replied to BBFRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I recently earned my MBA from UOP online. It took 4 years because I did it at my own pace, which was nice. UOP is a very expensive option. However, if you can get your work and/or financial aid to...

  13. I can't believe I can finally post this.....

    Toby's mum replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations Emerald!!!!!!! From your previous posts, I know you've been very focused about this goal so it's great to hear you are in--and to Lasalle too, which you seemed so impressed with. They...

  14. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

    Toby's mum replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Melly06, I commend your decision. Money is no match, and never will be, for spending precious time with your baby girl. There is no doubt there will be times you will miss that income and all...

  15. I got accepted looking forward to the best learning experience

    Toby's mum replied to Future SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yamile, Congratulations! Your experience illustrates persistence and determination do pay off. Good luck to you.

  16. ICU experience to become CRNA

    Toby's mum replied to LeeBee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jbro, how many years and what specific type of nursing experience did you have in addition to your 1.5 yrs in the ICU? Do you believe this also made a difference in your competitive...

  17. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    Toby's mum replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    Patrick, I commend your daughter for having such focus and investigating her options. BTW--I checked my piles of papers (LOL) and found the name of one of the 'world's' leading forensic nursing...

  18. Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    Toby's mum replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    Patrick, What a great dad! You might have your daughter look at Johns Hopkins school of nursing. They have a leading forensic scientist on their staff who teaches specific forensic nursing classes....

  19. Choosing a specialty - website

    Toby's mum replied to KarenAR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    KarenAR: Thanks so much for sharing this website with us. I really enjoy using it--and actually have gone through it several times. Anesthesiology ranks #1 for me, which is good because I'm...

  20. Military CRNA Programs

    Toby's mum replied to Cherish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    nateapatov, thank you for sharing this web link with us. the information is very helpful. it is my understanding that the army accepts critical care nurses up until the age of 46. i will graduate...

  21. What characteristics & personality traits

    Toby's mum posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello SICU nurses: Based on your experience, what kind of personal characteristics and personality traits does a good SICU nurse typically possess? I'm trying to figure out if SICU might be for me...

  22. 44 Years and still Going Strong

    Toby's mum replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Dear Yoga CRNA, Congratulations on your 44 year anniversary as a CRNA! I echo the wonderful comments of our fellow bulletin board members on this amazing accomlishment. I've been following this...

  23. What characteristics & personality traits

    Toby's mum replied to Toby's mum's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear TraumaRU, Versatile Kat, and SICU Queen, Thanks to all three of you for your thoughtful response. You have each mentioned some great traits that I summarize as follows: *Ability to remain calm...

  24. Pediatric anesthesia

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To CRNA's: Do any of you specialize in pediatric anesthesia and, if so, do you have any advice for someone considering this field? Are you aware of any CRNA schools that provide extended clinicals in...

  25. I got in!!!

    Toby's mum replied to Trauma Tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    TraumaTom Congratulations on your acceptance!!!! The school is lucky to have you as a future CRNA graduate--same goes for this fulfilling profession. Your contributions to this forum have been very...