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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 3.4. Additionally, I had 1 yr ER & 1 yr Trauma 1 ICU exp. and my CCRN when applying to CRNA school. I found it very difficult to adapt to nursing-type exam questions but I have to say it's in your best interest to adapt as quickly as possible because if you go to CRNA school that question "type" won't stop During school I'd say about 50% of the exams were that "type", but boards were TOTALLY that "type"! Obviously, the questions were on a more in-depth level, but still not the cut & dry you like. As hard as I found it to be, your sound smart and committed, and I think if you want it enough you'll do GREAT! GOOD LUCK!!!

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

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!!!

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!!!

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!

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!!!

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.

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 may be having. Though pain self reports (the #/10 pain scale) are suppose to always be what we use to gauge, I've seen many patients chatting and laughing on the phone while reporting 10/10 pain. As for option "C", if a patient in the hospital is ambulating to a wheelchair there should be a tech/RN present which causes this to fall under the above. Hope this helps!

soonnurse, I sent you a PM.

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 free to PM or email me if you have any questions!

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

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 taken into account, some only used your last 60 cr, and others viewed certain classes higher such as your science GPA. This website gives an overview of schools and those with exceptions, like if they take low GPA's, ER exp, bachelors that isn't a BSN, ect: http://www.all-crna-schools.com/

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 are in north Tampa. What area if FL are you in currently?

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) but I would definitely apply! They base a lot on interview, but more personality and if they think you are cut out for the job vs. hammering you with clinical questions. Feel free to email me questions or for info.

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!