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  1. In-state v. online NP program

    kabarnes replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What programs have you looked into and what are the costs like? I am just starting my researching into going the online route for NP school and would like some ideas of what is out

  2. online FNP programs

    kabarnes replied to ullnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was just curious about a few things. I was looking into the UAB online FNP program and I can't find any information that says you only have to pay resident tuition rates. I was wondering how you...

  3. Transplant PICUs

    kabarnes posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi, I was wondering about any of you who work in units that do transplants. I have a background in Peds Heme Onc and Adult ICU/CCU and I think that I might be interested in working in a unit that...

  4. Should BSNs be paid more?

    kabarnes replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    If it takes the same amount of time ??? Why would you want to get an associate's instead of a bachelor's. That just does not seem to make logical sense at all. Because if you then decide you want...

  5. debating nursing career change: Is CRNA right for me?

    kabarnes replied to aaac's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was very happy to come across this thread. I have been wondering about the same things. I have been a nurse for about seven years and I have always known that I wanted to get an advanced practice...

  6. Pantoprazole IV question!

    kabarnes replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    we run it over 15 minutes too. No need for a filter anymore either. 5 hours sounds pretty crazy to

  7. Question about UAB and Samford?

    kabarnes posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering what kind of clinical experience are offered at each of these schools. I was also wondering if most of the clinicals are local. And I wanted to know if you get to do alot of...

  8. Question about UAB and Samford?

    kabarnes replied to kabarnes's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    sprout and gump thank you for your input. I really appreciate it. I have a background in both adult and peds and I really enjoy peds and would like to go to a school that has a good peds rotation....

  9. GRE x2

    kabarnes replied to rnbeauty's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have not taken the GRE yet, but I am not looking forward to it. I too have never been very good at standardized tests. The SAT was no fun at all, but the way I see it the GRE is challenge that can...

  10. Is RN allowed to push anesthesia meds under direction of MD?

    kabarnes replied to strugglingstudent's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know RNs are only supposed to titrate propofol on a IV pump while a patient is mechanically ventilated. If a patient needs propofol for conscious sedation and does not have an artificial...

  11. Future of CRNAs

    kabarnes replied to badass's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am just wondering how much liability insurance you have to carry as a CRNA. Is it less than an MDA? I would think if you lived in a state where you practiced independantly you would need...

  12. Deflating Moment for a Soon to be New Grad

    kabarnes replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    I just got back from the dentist today. As I was having my teeth cleaned I kept wondering why someone would want to do this job. I mean think of all the nasty mouths out there. It got me interested...

  13. anesthesia and birth defects

    kabarnes replied to icurn96's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi just curious, but wouldn't anyone in the OR be exposed to small amounts of gas too (the surgeon, nurses and techs). Maybe not as much since they are usually not right next to the patient's head....

  14. Prepare Yourself for Nurse Anesthesia Education

    kabarnes replied to fry.girl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Check out this website: http://www.number2.com They have free GRE prep and it is pretty decent. Haven't taken the GRE yet, but I am pretty

  15. California CRNA Education

    kabarnes replied to Trixie36's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    LNsrna well put statement about the GRE. I have been "listening in" on this board for awhile and I too am very scared by the GRE. I have never been very good at standardized tests. However, like...

  16. Almost zero WBC count

    kabarnes replied to misti_z's topic in Oncology

    I was glad to come across your post regarding neutropenia. I recently started working on a pediatric floor that does oncology and they want you to glove gown and mask when entering a patients room...

  17. RN to MD....possible or not?

    kabarnes replied to zinacef's topic in General Nursing

    I definately say go for it. I have been a nurse for four years and I am always struggling with the decision about going to medical school, it is something I have wanted to do for a long time too....

  18. Question about Marfan syndrome

    kabarnes replied to APinkston's topic in Pediatric

    There is a website http://www.childrenheartinstitute.org. It contains lay person information for parents about congenital heart defects. It has simplistic explanations, but I think it does a great...