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  1. Nursing Specialties leading to Nursing Practitioner vs Physician Assistant

    lovescoffee replied to SeanLN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    On another note, most people I know that did NP were able to do so and work as an RN at the same time; many even full-time. PA however, I believe is a full-time program that highly suggests you not to...

  2. Disease States and ABG status.

    lovescoffee replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Many of these are hard to define in "real world vs school" situations. Real world you would be assessing you ABG and determining compensation as well, but for all practical purposes I find the easiest...

  3. best gre books & tips?

    lovescoffee replied to audacia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used the Princeton Review GRE book. It was recommended and worked well. I am usually very good at standardize tests, however i took the GRE twice and never broke 900! I just couldn't seem to think...

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

    lovescoffee replied to spore2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First BA- Psych w/ minor in Sociology. Thought I wanted to get my masters and eventually teach at the college level. Began applying to schools, and realized I didn't anymore! I did an ABSN program...

  5. help with fluid n electrolyte case

    lovescoffee replied to Phlavyah's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats!!!

  6. help with fluid n electrolyte case

    lovescoffee replied to Phlavyah's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To me, this looks like one of those good ol' nursing school "which is the BEST answer" questions. Like you thought, and ckh23 stated, 0.9%NS is what I usually use in real-life situations to increase...

  7. Help with Nsg story problem

    lovescoffee replied to RNDisneyMom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I attached a few good websites, and also attempted to work the probs. No promises they are correct since I have not done dose calcs in years! a. how many mcg min must be administered? 202lbs / 2.2 =...

  8. Quickest Route Possible

    lovescoffee replied to Pitt2013's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also planned the FAST route. I had a BA in psych/sociology and decided I wanted to be a CRNA (never desired to do bedside nursing, just wasn't my thing). Worked as an ER tech for 6mo before starting...

  9. Work during anesthesia school?

    lovescoffee replied to RN83's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also agree. A few people in my program planned to work and due to living, breathing, eating and sleeping school it wasn't possible. My didactic portion includes class 20 hrs of lecture per week and...

  10. ADMITTED!

    lovescoffee replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CONGRATS!!!! LOVE the dancing baby!

  11. Wolford College

    lovescoffee replied to IHRCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, just thought I'd try to help.... I live in The Preserve at Meadow Brook (formerly Turtle Creek). All of their units just went to market rate last Nov. and they are currently re-doing the entire...

  12. Anyone starting at Wolford College in Spring 2011?

    lovescoffee posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I was just wondering if there are any others starting at Wolford in Spring (Feb.) 2011? It would be nice to have a few contacts before starting school. I am moving from Missouri and would also...

  13. Foley insertion on a male patient

    lovescoffee replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm sorry, I guess my terminology was incorrect.... What I should have said was that the cath coils in the urethra and can be felt in the scrotum upon palpation. This is due to the cath not being...

  14. So sad. How in the HECK do you do it?!

    lovescoffee replied to FRESH_90's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't agree more with the previous posts. I definitely have always viewed my job more from the scientific/medical standpoint, but my bottom line is: if I wasn't here to help would they be in better...

  15. Foley insertion on a male patient

    lovescoffee replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    RH-CC2011, I know it sounds funny, but after working ER & ICU, the "reach for the sky" method (shall we call it) really does help! I'm in CRNA school now and we've learn all about aligning axis,...

  16. Wolford College Clinical Sites

    lovescoffee posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a current Wolford student and was curious if anyone (that is ahead of me or a prior student) had any insight on the clinical sites?

  17. Wolford College Clinical Sites

    lovescoffee replied to lovescoffee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I posted this on another thread, but I'll paste it here too. Feel free to ask any other questions. The interview was a meet and greet...why you want to be a crna, how you've prepared, where...

  18. Anyone starting at Wolford College in Spring 2011?

    lovescoffee replied to lovescoffee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm curious, how are you commuting from Jacksonville? Driving in each week for classes? I chose Naples, but if my husband can't get a job in naples I may see if I can switch to Davenport, as I would...

  19. BJC Accelerated Jan '09 Questions

    lovescoffee replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was able to get a job, but networking was the key. I had been a tech and my manager took a management position at another hospital right before I graduated and recruited me...so I got lucky....

  20. BJC Accelerated Jan '09 Questions

    lovescoffee replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    It's not that you won't be able to find the time...it's more that once you get a few hours to finally not being doing anything school related I know MOST of us just wanted to surl into a ball and...

  21. BJC Accelerated Jan '09 Questions

    lovescoffee replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just graduated the Accelerated program in May 09. Our classmate ages ranged probably from 21-50ish. I'd say the average was 27 maybe. There were about 1/2 of the people that had just graduated...

  22. Barnes Jewish College

    lovescoffee replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    I am a 3rd (final) semester student at Barnes in the Accelerated program. Currently, the Accelerated NCLEX pass rate is at 100%. Please feel free to ask any other questions and I'll answer the best I...

  23. BJC Accelerated Jan '09 Questions

    lovescoffee replied to whatshername's topic in General Nursing

    Hope your first 2 weeks of class are going well! I am currently a 3rd semester Accelerated student at Barnes, so I'd be happy to answer any questions I can. As for clinicals, your first semester only...

  24. trouble finding ccu jobs.

    lovescoffee replied to ravneet's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am curious about this as well. I am starting a Accelerated BSN program in May of this year and am trying to plan ahead to go into a CCU job right out of school. I have also been told that they are...

  25. Barnes Jewish Spring 08'

    lovescoffee replied to coopsc1's topic in General Nursing

    Let me know what you think of the program since you will be 6 months ahead of me! Best of