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1. How do you categorize patient stability?

   jb32 replied to jb32's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I guess you can say it's a study-type question, but is used in real-life critical care. I'm not sure if the protocols in PACU would correlate, but my question has to do with, like I said, categorizing a patient as stable, unstable, moderately ...

2. How do you categorize patient stability?

   jb32 replied to jb32's topic in General Nursing

   For example, where would a patient coming in with asthma be categorized? Where would a patient with chest pain be categorized? How about a patient with a broken leg?

3. How do you categorize patient stability?

   jb32 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was just wondering how do you categorize the stability of a patient (e.g. stable, moderately stable, unstable, etc.)? I'm assuming it has to do with ABC's, but what makes a patient moderately stable, or not stable? What types of diagnosis would fa...

4. good clinical guide to bring to clinicals?

   jb32 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi Everyone, I just started clinicals and constantly had questions as I went through the motions. One thing I think would be helpful would be if there were some sort of book/guide that I can bring with me to clinicals, that has the element of Patho,...

5. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

   jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

   done!

6. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

   jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

   i think the only things they look at are math and reading, which made up your composite, and is pretty good as it is. i'm pretty sure those letters from your volunteer work will only help, probably making a big difference. i don't know if you shoul...

7. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

   jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

   they were something like: last 60: 3.7-ish science: 3.4-ish net: 94% composite i also had no medical experience. i've also seen people with somewhat lower grades than me that were accepted, and people with higher grades denied. with that said, i thin...

8. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

   jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

   mtarshis, you have really good stats, one that would be good whether there are a lot of people applying or not. not to burst your bubble and i'm just being realistic, i think san mateo and san francisco are both considered "less competitive." being...

9. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

   jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

   yeah, i agree with lunaflaura. i think it would be a waste of time and money, working towards a bachelors in order to get another bachelors. that 2 + 2 program sounds like a plan if you could get in. you might also work towards getting associates ...

10. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Reputation

    jb32 replied to jb32's topic in California

    ohh, i see... that makes sense. best of luck to you, too! i hope everything works out!

11. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Reputation

    jb32 replied to jb32's topic in California

    Hey Mamma, Yeah, I live in the South Bay, and I'm contemplating whether I should move closer to San Francisco or not, so we'll see what happens with that. I completely understand that you can't even think about applying at this point with your situa...

12. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Reputation

    jb32 replied to jb32's topic in California

    Hey Mike, Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it. Yeah, I've heard only positive things regarding SMU, mind you these are people that are applying there. So I was looking for a more unbiased opinion, I suppose. I wanted to hear what possibl...

13. Samuel Merritt University Nursing Reputation

    jb32 posted a topic in California

    I am starting the ABSN program this Fall 2009 in San Francisco, and I have heard certain things on the reputation of Samuel Merritt's nursing program. Because I'm wondering of the job outlook after graduating next year, I am curious to hear what oth...

14. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

    jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

    Yeah, I finally got it today. Congrats on getting in!

15. Samuel Merritt ABSN San Francisco

    jb32 replied to rachelzheng82's topic in California

    still didn't receive the acceptance mail. anyone get it yet?