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  1. Previous Degree Advantages/Disadvantages for CRNA programs

    lovescoffee replied to jrgarrett88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  2. HR jumped 40 BPM in 30 seconds?

    lovescoffee replied to newbyRN2's topic in General Nursing

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

  3. ethical issue

    lovescoffee replied to lovelie29's topic in General Nursing

    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

  4. difference btwn health assessment and physical assessment/examination

    lovescoffee replied to Montielle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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

  5. any advice?

    lovescoffee replied to dmw2489's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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"...

  6. Care Plan Help, Tricky One about Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

    lovescoffee replied to Stargazn03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  7. I need help with labs!

    lovescoffee replied to Sweeti738's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  8. Can someone explain the rationale for this?

    lovescoffee replied to DBK99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  9. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    soonnurse, I sent you a

  10. Quickest Route Possible

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

    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...

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

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

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

  12. Quickest Route Possible

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

    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...

  13. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  14. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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...

  15. Apa style report!

    lovescoffee replied to mommywithplenty's topic in General Students

    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...

  16. Pharmacology & Dosage Calc. Online?

    lovescoffee replied to KatieJ91's topic in General Students

    I took Chem 1&2 online (as well as many other non-science/math/nursing classes). Best suggestion is to get very comfortable reading the book and searching online when you have a question. Good...

  17. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds like you have a great plan! I'm at Wolford. It was the first school I applied to, got accepted, and was able to start the fastest; which was my goal. I was accepted to another, but wouldn't...

  18. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd definitely do it. Even just a few hours here and there to help your confidence and show you are doing all you can to increase your knowledge base. If you don't mind me asking, how's your

  19. Work's reaction when you mention CRNA school

    lovescoffee replied to SRNA2011's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My unit was known for being a stepping stone to CRNA school, but we still had some of that as well. I made sure to never share until I needed recommendations just to ensure I didn't stir the pot, and...

  20. When to take CRNA pre reqs

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

    I did the fastest track possible and wouldn't change it for a second! Definitely don't sacrifice grades, but if you think you can take on a little more I say go for it! Just know your limits, and you...

  21. Just accepted to CRNA school or applying soon...

    lovescoffee replied to CVICU14's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had 8mo ED and 11mo 54 bed ICU at a Level I doing Med/Surg/Neuro/Trauma. Unfortunately, we had a separate Heart hospital, so unless the pt had a co-morbidity worse than their heart or an acute...

  22. Retaking Anatomy Course from 6 years ago at a Community College

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

    I agree with the prior posts. I re-took a few classes at a CC and no one ever mentioned anything negative. I would save the

  23. CRNA to DNAP

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

    I believe there are a couple school offering MSN to DNAP online now also. I'm not sure if the length of time will change once the 2025 req is instated since many of the MS-CRNA programs will become...

  24. online intro to organic and biological chemistry vs. classroom

    lovescoffee replied to 34nmotivated's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I re-took Chem 1&2 online through Oregon State after taking it 9 yrs prior. It was a lot of work, as all science classes are, but all-in-all I really enjoyed doing it online. Good

  25. GRE

    lovescoffee replied to wanttobecrna123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also recommend taking it again, if anything just to show that you put in the effort to increase your score. If you can't seem to increase your score try improving other areas of your CV to...