lovescoffee

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1. Previous Degree Advantages/Disadvantages for CRNA programs

   lovescoffee replied to jrgarrett88's topic in SRNA

   Hi, as someone who just passed my CRNA boards YESTERDAY (woohoo!) I definitely think that your prior degree will be helpful when applying to CRNA school. I too had 2 Bach. degrees (Accelerated BSN & Psych/Sociology) and my overall GPA was around ...

2. HR jumped 40 BPM in 30 seconds?

   lovescoffee replied to newbyRN2's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe look into dehydration...it is definitely possible that he wanted to read-up.

3. ethical issue

   lovescoffee replied to lovelie29's topic in General Nursing

   Suggestions: end of life care does morphine administration for pt comfort speed up pt death DNR per pt, but one or more family members oppose ...if I think of more I'll let ya know! GOOD LUCK!!!

4. difference btwn health assessment and physical assessment/examination

   lovescoffee replied to Montielle's topic in Student Assist

   My opinion is that physical assessment is when you are physically touching the pt, health assessment takes physical assessment as well as labs, vital signs, ect into account. GOOD LUCK!!!

5. any advice?

   lovescoffee replied to dmw2489's topic in Student Assist

   I completely agree with the above post! Everything comes with time. The more you learn and the longer you use it the faster you will put the pieces together in the clinical setting! I have these "duh" moments all the time!

6. Care Plan Help, Tricky One about Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

   lovescoffee replied to Stargazn03's topic in Student Assist

   You could use "risk for infection" or "failure to thrive". If you use "imbalanced nutrition" I'd suggest making sure the kcal requirements of the pt are higher vs what they are receiving. I despise care plans! GOOD LUCK!!!

7. I need help with labs!

   lovescoffee replied to Sweeti738's topic in Student Assist

   Just a guess, this pt was also obese. I would definitely inquire about a diabetes type 2 work-up. From what you listed, I would first look at DM r/t metabolic syndrome, as well as assess the pt's ETOH use since this can also lead to plt dysfunction.

8. Can someone explain the rationale for this?

   lovescoffee replied to DBK99's topic in Student Assist

   In my opinion, "B" is correct because it decreases the likelihood that the patient is "performing" (for lack of a better term). Many times patients friends/family cause the patient to be more dramatic or instigate any problem (pain, ect) the patient ...

9. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

   lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in SRNA

   soonnurse, I sent you a PM.

10. Quickest Route Possible

    lovescoffee replied to Pitt2013's topic in SRNA

    sil2012, you're very welcome and congrats on the CNA exam! Experience and exposure are great before starting school. I remember in my RN program the people that hadn't been a CNA/tech/ect took longer to get acquainted to the in-hospital setting. Feel...

11. Career changers? What is your previous degree in? What was your previous career?

    lovescoffee replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing

    caellen, I did the Accel at Goldfarb in St. Louis. PM or email me if you have any questions!

12. Quickest Route Possible

    lovescoffee replied to Pitt2013's topic in SRNA

    I believe so. There may be a school or 2 out there that don't require a BSN, but none I know of off hand. Every school is different in the way they view your GPA. When I was researching CRNA schools I found that some used every class you've ever take...

13. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in SRNA

    Yes, and I'm not going to lie, the breaks suck! we get a full week off between semesters (usually ends up being 2 from the last class of the week to the first class of the new semester). Once in clinical it's only 6 vaca days in 16mo! My climicals ar...

14. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in SRNA

    Like any program it's a love-hate relationship lol But I'm never upset to be here and in school! I've learned SOOO much, and I love that most of our profs are MDA's. Getting accepted depends on what the rest of your CV looks like (other certs,ect) bu...

15. Apa style report!

    lovescoffee replied to mommywithplenty's topic in General Students

    My 1st degree was Psych so between that, nursing school, and my CRNA school books I have tons of APA references....yet, I always find I end up back to the good ol' APA Owl website! It's just too easily accessible!