I know the first year is supposed to be the roughest, but it's physically taking its toll. I have a couple weeks left of my ICU orientation and I'm freaking out. Granted, this week was the most stressful. Last night though, I had to go home becaus...
Is it possible that with the increased contractility and therefore increased cardiac output that the body doesn't have to compensate as much, dropping the PVR?
People might train you as a new grad. After working the equivalent of 2 years full time in the OR you can test for your CNOR. I found this from http://www.testprepreview.com/cnor_test_breakdown.htm "There are several requirements that one must have...
I was really discouraged too and I'm in Northern California. They do make it sound like people will just be knocking at your door with job offers. I started applying in March and didn't have an interview until the end of April. Also, buy yourself ...
I think Kaplan is overrated. After taking the course in high school my SAT score DROPPED. For the NCLEX, I decided to invest in Hurst review which covers content and test taking skills. I know people who did the live review and the online review.....
I just got back, took the NCLEX-RN...turned off at 75. I had tons of drugs and viruses I've never even heard of. I'm freaking out. I also had lots of priority and management questions as well...select all that apply. I'm in CA and we cant find ou...
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I'm having a problem finding scrubs that I like...but I love the pants from the london collection. They have a nice thick knit waistband. Nothing else really worked for me though
We were never taught the Brooke formula but it's basically half of the Parkland formula from what you've mentioned. For the parkland formula you give 4ml LR x weight in Kg x % burned. The first half needs to be given in the first 8 hours AFTER THE...
I'm dealing with the same thing. This year on my 22nd birthday I broke down. I'm not doing enough with my life...I just want to be done, have a job, buy a house, and traaavel. There's so many things I want to do and see. I'm the youngest in my pro...
Of all the tests to worry about, this is not the one. I was forced to travel a few hours away to take it at a university since the univ that I was at didn't offer it. I had to take it in the summer before taking most of my pre reqs and I did fine. ...
Thanks to the California Nurses Association we do have mandated ratios here in CA. I can't imagine working in a state without. For your proposal, I would definitely check out all the research the CNA has conducted. They have a great research and e...
BSNs require many more than 120 units. The minimum you need for a BA from a university is 120 units. I started doing my pre reqs right out of high school, went directly into the nursing program after two years, and am the youngest in my class. I ...
Actually, Humboldt had more applicants than Sonoma State which was a surprise. The year I applied, Sacramento State had almost 400 applicants for their 55 spots. I absolutely love it here at Humboldt and would recommend this program to anyone. The...
Here is how I understand it. Low level questions are questions that have direct answers. No critical thinking is really involved. Example: Q: What type of ulcer should you watch out for on the burn unit? A: Curlings Ulcer Low level question...
I'm interested in Kaiser because of their coverage. I was born in a Kaiser (thanks to my dads wonderful benefits) and I will probably die at a Kaiser. I've never had a problem getting any appointments or referrals. They don't hire directly into th...
I was looking at Cedars Sinai for their wonderful new grad programs, but I don't think I could deal with the LA lifestyle and living down south. They are in the news because of what happened with Dennis Quaids twins. They were given 10,000 units of...
Nursing is huge, it's definitely a popular second career. I'm the youngest one in my class (graduating w/my BSN in May at 22!). Most of the class is older, going back to school. All my friends own houses and have families. I'm still taking GEs and...