upstateRN

upstateRN specializes in Adult ER, Medical ICU.

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1. Any tips for UNE organic chem final?

   upstateRN replied to pumpkin's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   agree with what premedbosna wrote. i sent you a pm pumpkin. take a look when you have a

2. Open to comments from MICU nurses who got accepted to nurse anesthesia school

   upstateRN replied to genmac's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   i wrote a whole big write-up and then lost it, thanks to the great editing box here.. i'll give you the digest.. i got into school with a MICU background. I haven't started yet, so can't comment on...

3. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

   upstateRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   hollyhox, and jls189 how did you like the advanced patho class? any insight into the class? i could not find a syllabus on the information page. i am looking into doing it at umass.

4. Online Organic Chemistry Class

   upstateRN replied to CaslaRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   University of New England has online Organic Chemistry II. University of New England - COM - Online Education - Online Organic Chemistry II contact information is on the page. costs are below:...

5. Online Organic Chemistry Class

   upstateRN replied to CaslaRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   UNE has Organic chemistry II as well. University of New England - COM - Online Education - Online Organic Chemistry II Tuition & Fees Credits:*4 * Tuition:*$1040 Registration:*$10 Materials:*$240...

6. "Trach time"

   upstateRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in MICU, SICU

   I find our practice in my hospital is similar to detroitdano's. Generally we give 2 weeks and attempt weaning.. After that if the patient continues to fail trials the discussion about trach begins....

7. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   upstateRN replied to jrec's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   rnmama3, I agree with Class2011 that calling the school to find out specifics on what you could have done to make yourself a more competitive applicant. From what I have gathered here, schools...

8. ER to ICU

   upstateRN replied to mbrason's topic in MICU, SICU

   I did the ER to ICU route. I joined a new grad program which was 1 year in the ER, combination of hands-on and classes. I then transition to the ICU. I think the ER gives you valuable experience...

9. Preparing for a perc trach

   upstateRN replied to nursingdude78's topic in MICU, SICU

   I am in agreement with the above. Appropriate sedatives and pain relief if not already running an infusion. Also, having the extra fluids and a bag of pressors at the ready are excellent suggestions...

10. Has anyone taken an online pathopysiology class?

    upstateRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi Millie09, Where did you take your online

11. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    upstateRN replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I enjoy reading all the tips and suggestions for the road ahead. I think this is an awesome idea. I used a digital recorder to get through my nursing program. It sure helped to always have the...

12. Preference for BSN graduate??

    upstateRN replied to silverbelle's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As far as I have seen through this site and have heard from others, there is no bias against having completed an online BSN. As long as the school is accredited there should be no issue there. On...

13. How do you organize your day?

    upstateRN replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    Kolt, could you please send me a copy of your sheet as well? I am orienting in MICU right now and trying to find a good, consistent way to manage info. For now I use the back of the report sheet or...

14. what RN/ADN to CRNA programs are available?

    upstateRN replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorryfor not addressing your question directly with school choices.. but here goes... I don't think there are any direct RN -> CRNA programs per se. I know that Columbia for one, up until this...

15. Math help please!

    upstateRN replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    FlyinScot, I agree with your response regarding the use of the pumps. Being able to calculate the dosages manually is a great way to double check that everything is OK. Guardrails/Pharmguard is a...