SorenDrake

SorenDrake has 2 years experience and specializes in Cardiac/CCU.

Latest Activity

1. TxWesleyan applicants

   SorenDrake replied to MethaneMan's topic in SRNA

   For this current year's starting class, there were >400 applicants, and there are 150 students in the class (I don't remember how many they invited to interview, sorry). Interview is clinical based, but they try to tailor it to your experience (n...

2. school time blues....

   SorenDrake replied to changed1's topic in SRNA

   speed up the clock?!? I want to slow it down; it seems like there are hardly enough hours in the day!

3. Do I need chemistry?

   SorenDrake replied to PMFB-RN's topic in SRNA

   Yes, get chemistry!

4. Question about science course

   SorenDrake replied to kitty9898's topic in SRNA

   TWU requires you've had a chem course within 3 years of starting school, but it isn't a requirement for applying/interviewing. They offer an online course the summer before their classes start that most people who've been accepted take.

5. Want to Discuss Hearts?

   SorenDrake replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU

   I work in a 24-bed general critical care unit. We have 2 CV surgeons, do 4-12cases a week. ONly certain nurses who've done specialized training recover them, and they're 1:1 for first two shifts post-op, longer if the pt's really doing poorly. We h...

6. Death by Arterial Line?

   SorenDrake replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU

   I agree with the other posters-pull it! If they really need something for frequent lab draws, then you're probably giving a lot of meds. How about a PICC line? Placing one of those makes much more sense-more comfortable for the pt, lasts much longer,...

7. Staying fresh while earning experience.

   SorenDrake replied to Inuyasha2k06's topic in CRNA

   When you get to a critical care unit, there will be so much to learn, it's just a bit different from classwork. It's more a combination of hands on and reading and gleaming from other people (oops, I'm not sure if that's a real word). Don't worry abo...

8. warning about Sallie Mae

   SorenDrake replied to SorenDrake's topic in SRNA

   Just to update...looks like the enlarged color photocopy of my license I faxed finally did the trick! My funds are set to be disbursed. Thank the Lord, one more thing is done!

9. CRNA school with children

   SorenDrake replied to crnastudent1's topic in SRNA

   well said Adonai

10. warning about Sallie Mae

    SorenDrake posted a topic in SRNA

    Just thought I would share my story of never-ending frustration so that others could make a better-educated decision in loans. I read the loan thread, and decided to go with BankofAmerica's education maximizer and Sallie Mae's tuition answer loan fo...

11. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    SorenDrake replied to quailoh's topic in CRNA

    A friend and I were discussing something similar the other day; the nursing school we graduated from is in trouble because their grads passing NCLEX rate is dropping significantly. Everyone's seen it; there were people in your class you knew shouldn...

12. last days of work

    SorenDrake replied to texanjj's topic in SRNA

    My cooworkers have been great! The only thing is that every day about 5people ask me if I'm getting excited yet....Yeah, they've been doing that for the past month and a half...and I do mean every day!

13. CAB Patient Observation

    SorenDrake replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU

    One of my first post-CVOH pts was only 40, and he was the worst!! He was so anxious and worked up, trying to wean the vent was very difficult. I finally just told him that there was nothing I could do to help anymore, HE had to be the one to do this,...

14. Tmr

    SorenDrake replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU

    Our docs do it occasionally. Very interesting procedure.

15. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    SorenDrake replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU

    Toby's Mum: I print off copies and keep on a clipboard I carry with me everywhere! I'll email you a copy.