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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...

  16. CRNA lifestyle

    upstateRN replied to andreaJ's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You revived an oldy:) I think it means who cares about the grade. You can graduate from NSG school with a C and get your RN, hence

  17. I Passed!!!!!!!

    upstateRN replied to DolphinRN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!! all that hard work finally paid off. it's a great feeling. now can you just breaathe:) :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  18. Anyone used MedsPub Review Course?

    upstateRN replied to RNLisa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken my test yet, but we did have a live review from MedsPub as a requirement for our school. I thought it was a very good review. Turns out too i had actually bought the review book they...

  19. NY programs anyone? Columbia or SUNY Downstate?

    upstateRN replied to kelly06's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Of the people going to the NY programs, what made you choose one particular program over the other (for those who had a choice)... and what background/experience did you get before applying (which...

  20. new student who needs ALOT of help with dimensional analysis!!

    upstateRN replied to stephie12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi there. Dimensional Analysis is not quite that bad. you just have to work through a few of the problems. As long as you understand what's going on within the problem itself, the dimensional analysis...