schrist1374 BSN, DNP, CRNA

schrist1374 is a BSN, DNP, CRNA and specializes in Anesthesia.

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1. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

   schrist1374 replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

   Hello! A BSN is required because a CRNA is an advanced nursing degree. Many CRNAs I know have a BS in chemistry or biology, and do an accelerated BSN. Then the critical care experience prior to CRNA school. If you have any questions please feel free ...

2. Pros/Cons of different Masters degrees

   schrist1374 posted a topic in Advanced

   I've currently been working on a Med/Surg ICU for 1 year and am starting to look into grad school. In my area we have a DNP, MSN Nurse Educator and Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia available. I think I would enjoy aspects of all three areas but I need t...

3. Experiences with rude staff at clinical sites

   schrist1374 replied to SdntNurse's topic in General Students

   It sounds like your school needs to step up and back you up. It is unacceptable for nurses to treat students that way, regardless of if they want them there or not. No instructor should lose her position or clinical site for standing up for a student...

4. CNAs "making up" vitals.

   schrist1374 replied to ctmed's topic in CNA/MA

   The hospital I work at has a very strict policy for what CNAs can and can't do. We can take VS, bathe, walk, feed and clean pts. We can't even switch O2 from the wall to a portable tank because a tech caused a pt to go into respiratory distress. I wo...

5. Change of shift report - advice wanted

   schrist1374 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

   We use the SBAR- situation (demographics) background (why they are here), assessment (from last shift- head to toe, vs, labs etc), recommendation (or what needs to be during the next shift). This is a nice approach because it's how we report to docto...

6. ATI fundamental 2012...helpp pleasee

   schrist1374 replied to maidoly88's topic in General Students

   I believe our ATI rep said they come out with new versions every 2-3 years. She said they add more questions and reformat questions that don't work so they are closer to NCLEX questions. If you have your ATI book and are able to use the website to st...

7. Expired CNA training hours Redo?

   schrist1374 replied to meli.avila's topic in CNA/MA

   The best place to go would be the institution that you got your CNA from. Otherwise talk to your State Department of Health since that is where certifications are posted. Good luck!