upstateRN

upstateRN specializes in Adult ER, Medical ICU.

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1. Any tips for UNE organic chem final?

   upstateRN replied to pumpkin's topic in SRNA

   agree with what premedbosna wrote. i sent you a pm pumpkin. take a look when you have a moment.

2. Open to comments from MICU nurses who got accepted to nurse anesthesia school

   upstateRN replied to genmac's topic in SRNA

   i wrote a whole big write-up and then lost it, thanks to the great editing box here.. i'll give you the digest.. i got into school with a MICU background. I haven't started yet, so can't comment on the utility. However, the experience you get is onl...

3. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

   upstateRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in SRNA

   hollyhox, and jls189 how did you like the advanced patho class? any insight into the class? i could not find a syllabus on the information page. i am looking into doing it at umass. thanks

4. Online Organic Chemistry Class

   upstateRN replied to CaslaRN's topic in SRNA

   University of New England has online Organic Chemistry II. University of New England - COM - Online Education - Online Organic Chemistry II contact information is on the page. costs are below: Tuition & Fees Credits: 4 Tuition: $1040 Registratio...

5. Online Organic Chemistry Class

   upstateRN replied to CaslaRN's topic in SRNA

   UNE has Organic chemistry II as well. University of New England - COM - Online Education - Online Organic Chemistry II Tuition & Fees Credits:*4 * Tuition:*$1040 Registration:*$10 Materials:*$240 * Total:*$1290 Registration and books are non-refu...

6. "Trach time"

   upstateRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in MICU

   I find our practice in my hospital is similar to detroitdano's. Generally we give 2 weeks and attempt weaning.. After that if the patient continues to fail trials the discussion about trach begins. If there is obvious need beforehand, then attempts...

7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   upstateRN replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   rnmama3, I agree with Class2011 that calling the school to find out specifics on what you could have done to make yourself a more competitive applicant. From what I have gathered here, schools usually like this. The information can be helpful for f...

8. ER to ICU

   upstateRN replied to mbrason's topic in MICU

   I did the ER to ICU route. I joined a new grad program which was 1 year in the ER, combination of hands-on and classes. I then transition to the ICU. I think the ER gives you valuable experience with drips, and vents. It helps you to think on you...

9. Preparing for a perc trach

   upstateRN replied to nursingdude78's topic in MICU

   I am in agreement with the above. Appropriate sedatives and pain relief if not already running an infusion. Also, having the extra fluids and a bag of pressors at the ready are excellent suggestions too. It's Murphy's law, and many times they are ...

10. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

    upstateRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in SRNA

    Hi Millie09, Where did you take your online classes?

11. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    upstateRN replied to vikingirl's topic in SRNA

    I enjoy reading all the tips and suggestions for the road ahead. I think this is an awesome idea. I used a digital recorder to get through my nursing program. It sure helped to always have the lectures available electronically for ease of access an...

12. Preference for BSN graduate??

    upstateRN replied to silverbelle's topic in SRNA

    As far as I have seen through this site and have heard from others, there is no bias against having completed an online BSN. As long as the school is accredited there should be no issue there. On account of having finished a BSN from the school's p...

13. How do you organize your day?

    upstateRN replied to Sterren's topic in MICU

    Kolt, could you please send me a copy of your sheet as well? I am orienting in MICU right now and trying to find a good, consistent way to manage info. For now I use the back of the report sheet or an index card for meds etc. Thanks in advance. -...

14. what RN/ADN to CRNA programs are available?

    upstateRN replied to TheIncredible's topic in SRNA

    Sorryfor not addressing your question directly with school choices.. but here goes... I don't think there are any direct RN -> CRNA programs per se. I know that Columbia for one, up until this past summer '07 had offered an Accelerated Masters P...

15. Math help please!

    upstateRN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    FlyinScot, I agree with your response regarding the use of the pumps. Being able to calculate the dosages manually is a great way to double check that everything is OK. Guardrails/Pharmguard is a good tool to have but like any other machine, it rel...