El Centro students Spring '06

[AllyRN82]

i know some of us have received our letters so i was wondering who else i will be making this journey with for the next 2 years.

my name is allison shaffer and it's nice to meet you. i know we will all be close because it's a small group. it would be nice to get to know some of you before november 17. :)

[LKG6]

These are the chapters from Lewis that we had to read. You have similar chapters in Iggy. But you don't need to study all diseases, for example all cancers, MI, chest tubes, dialysis are 4th semester topics, unless they change their mind . I put some topics in () that I remembered. Your next syllabus will have all topics that you need to study .

Immobility:

- Chronic Neurologic Problems

- Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Problems (spinal cord trauma)

- Musculoskeletal System

- Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery (fractures, tractions, amputation)

- Musculoskeletal Problems (osteomyelitis, back pain)

Immune:

- Genetics and Altered Immune Responses

- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV, AIDS)

- Integumentary Problems

- Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases (osteo-/ rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis)

Respiratory:

- Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Imbalances

- Respiratory System

- Upper Respiratory Problems (epistaxis, sinusitis, trach)

- Lower Respiratory Problems (bronchitis, pneumonia, TB)

- Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (asthma, COPD)

Cardiac:

- Cardiovascular System

- Hypertension

- Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome (CAD, angina)

- Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy (CHF)

- Inflammatory and Valvular heart Diseases (endo-/myo-/peri-carditis, mitral and aortic valve diseases)

- Vascular Disorders (PAD, aortic aneurysms-dissection, Buerger's, Raynaud's, venous thrombosis, varicose veins)

- Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (cardiogenic shock)

GI:

- GI System

- Nutritional Problems

- Upper GI Problems (GERD, hiatal hernia, peptic ulcer disease)

- Lower GI Problems (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's, intestinal obstruction, diverticulosis/-itis)

- Liver, Biliary Tract and Pancreas Problems (hepatitis, pancreatits)

- Diabetes Mellitus

GU:

- Urinary System

- Renal and Urologic Problems (UTI, pyelonephritis, cystitis, calculi)

- Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease

Katie

[Fun2, BSN, RN]

Katie....We love you! :kiss

That will help because I'd rather do something productive with my time this summer. ....Without stress added in. :chuckle

[sweetstil]

Thank you LKG6!!!! That will help alot!

[JaxiaKiley]

Wow, that is some crazy drama! Our class lost so many people this semester it isn't even funny. I think out of 50 who started, we are now in the low 30s.

[Fun2, BSN, RN]

I think we lost 8.

2 by choice, but all very, very sad!

[JaxiaKiley]

This semester, or the first one?

[Fun2, BSN, RN]

This semester. The two by choice: one postponed, one decided to repeat r/t health concerns. Most made it to the end, but got caught by the final skills exam.

1st semester we lost about 5 or 6.....Maybe more, I don't remember.

[DreamBelieveSucceed]

Thanks Katie for the reading stuff!!!! At least we have something to start with now!!! Have a wonderful summer!

[AllyRN82, MSN, APRN]

Double post- sorry! Read below!

[AllyRN82, MSN, APRN]

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! I haven't been able to get into the boards for a while now!!!!! I think it was my internet though..not the boards.

I have some good news I got an Externship in the ICU at Dallas Methodist!!!! WAHOO!!!! I start June 11th. I was so nervous that I wasn't going to get it because there were so many people interviewing for it. I am so blessed!!!!!! I never heard from Children's so I assumed that was dead in the water . So I saw this Externship pop up at the last minute and I applied. It all happened so fast that I didn't even realize it. The people at the "open house" interview were the best people I have ever interviewed with. They took care of all of the nursing students with such sincerity. I would really love to work for a place like that! Even the ICU Nurse Manager was really sweet! She had all the credentials on her jacket that I want!!!! RN, MSN, CCRN!!!!! SOMEDAY!!!!!

[LKG6]

I have some good news I got an Externship in the ICU at Dallas Methodist!!!! WAHOO!!!! I start June 11th.

Congrats! :balloons:

And keep us updated.

Katie

[AllyRN82, MSN, APRN]

Congrats! :balloons:

And keep us updated.

Katie

Thank you Katie I will definitely let everyone know how it goes! It's still not that real to me !!