WildFlowers84

Hello, I have a pt. who was just told by her doc that they can't do anymore for her heart, she has to leave our med/surg floor and go to hospice. My question is: Does anyone have any ideas on how to help a pressure ulcer (coccyx region) heal and a UTI? Pt. is 90 y.o. and bed ridden. Cannot switch to diapers b/c urine and BM would cause further skin break down on already lesioned skin. Pt. also has COPD and pitting edema everywhere... Thanks! 1st semester BSN student (WildFlowers84)

I am 4 days deep into my BSN program. Today we had a guest speaker come and speak with us about the history and philosophy behind the health care profession. The lecture turned into one of present times and the guest speaker focused on the importance of getting graduate level degrees in this day and age. The speaker said in order to be a CRNA, NP, or a Mid Wife, one must go to DNP school and that the program length is approx. 4.5 years. From what I understand, CRNA school is generally a two year program (depending on the facility), and is a masters level of education. My question is, what is a DNP? Do they hold the title of "Doctor"? Are accredited CRNA schools changing their requirements? Thank you and I look forward to your responses!

I just found out that I got into University of Northern Colorado's summer 2009 program. I was waitlisted and got a call back later. I was number 4 on the waitlist and the only reason a spot opened up for me was because someone who was accepted into the traditional program really wanted a spot in the accelerated program, one opened up, she took it, and I was fortunate enough to grab her spot. It is an extremely competitive program, the professors are more than willing to help their students succeed. Anyone whom I talk to affiliated with the health care system in Northern Colorado has nothing but good things to say about UNC Nursing graduates. What it all comes down to is gpa. As someone had mentioned before, they take the highest weighted GPA and work their way down 72 spots from there. Good luck and I'm happy to hear of others interested in the program as I am!

Hello, I was wondeirng how many CRNAs work in one hospital?

i am a pre-nursing student finishing up my prerequisites before i start actual nursing school this summer. part of the prerequisites for the school i hope to start this summer is being a cna. the cnaschool i am attending has 3 clinical days at the end of the class. today was my second day at a ltc assisted living home. today i was shadowing a cna "mary" who worked at this facility. we were in a pt.'s room getting him cleaned up and ready for breakfast. the lady who shares a room with him told us that she had been trying to see the nurse for 2 hours. mary told her the nurse was making her way down and she would be in just a few minutes. this was true as the rn was just in the room next to hers. when the rn entered the pt. was clearly frustrated and could go either way as far as temperament goes. the pt. told the rn she needed pain meds. and the nurse told her "you show no signs of pain, i'm not giving you any". of course, this infuriated the pt. which escaladed the conversation. the pt. said the rn was calling her a liar that she was refusing to give her pain meds. etc. and was emotionally distraught. the rn said in a condescending tone: "turn over i will put pain meds on your back" (i'm not sure what she was referring to, cream of some sort i'm guessing). the pt. told her to stick it where the sun don't shine along with a whole lot bunch other rude comments. the rn had comments right back for the patient. the rn said ok, i will put down you are refusing pain meds. this infuriated pt. and she said she wanted to talk with rn's boss. rn said "ohh you betchya, i will get your doctor and the don, for you" walked out laughing and continued on her rounds. what upset me was the tone of voice and attitude behind words this rn was using towards this pt. i viewed it as passive aggressive. the pt. was annoyed before rn entered, but after rn left, she was very upset. i felt she was antagonizing her and not handling the situation professionally. about 15 minutes later that rn and i crossed paths and she said to me "you know, i'm not usually that mean" which shows me that she herself knew she was in the wrong. i just smiled and kept my mouth shut. i didn't feel it was my place to say anything either way. in my cna class, we were taught to not push pt.'s buttons, even if they are in the wrong. everyone has bad days and feelings can be hurt, but i think it's important to be the better person and *walk away* from escalading situations. i just felt like the rn could have handled it in such a more respectful manner. as a student, maybe i am naive to the real world, and with no experience as any kind of nurse i don't know how to react. just had to vent, if you made it this far, thank you for reading.

Really. Thas unusual from what I have heard. I have been to several community colleges in Colorado, Kansas, San Diego, and Orange County, and NONE of the Official Transcripts stated that they were online classes. To make sure they didn't say "online" before I took the classes I called several admissions personnel from universities in California and Colorado and I ws told by every one of them that it does not. Really what it must come down to is some schools do things differently than others. It would be best to call and ask for yourself the schools you are interested in applying to as well as the college you are currently attending if it states "online" anywhere on Official transcripts. Best of luck!

I too would like to continue on to CRNA school in the future and have taken online classes. I asked different Universities if they would accept schools with fully online class and they all did as long as the school was accredited. Also, I do know that online classes DO NOT state "ONLINE" on your transcripts. They just say where you took the class, credits, and of course, your grade. As long as the school is an accredited college, I think it would be okay. Just my .

Hi, I have a question about becoming a CNA. I was wondering if anyone knew how to become a CNA besides through a Junior College. I am considered an out-of-state student right now and to pay for CNA classes through the local JC would run me around 5k. Thanks:nuke:

Hi there,:nuke: I'm a prenursing student, so I can't be too helpful, but I would like to share with you what I know about Planned Parenthood. First of all I think it is wonderful. I don't have insurance and I go there for my annual exams, birth control etc. In California everything was free because the program is state funded. I recently moved to Colorado and I actually went there yesterday for a missed period and it cost me $120 out of pocket to see the NP. I was a volunteer at the clinic and from what i understand, RN's do not work in the regular clinics. Only the NP see patients, volunteers and administration take care of the rest. At some clinics they do the more contriversial procedures such as medical and surgical abortions. There, RN's play a role in assuring patient wellness. So, I think pay will very on state, title (RN, NP), and which kind of clinic you would work in. Hope that helps and good luck!! :flwrhrts:

I totally agree with you.. I studyied about 20+ hours per week by myself, with a tutor, and in study groups and got B's on the "bubble in section" and F's on the lab portion. Because the section was not equally divided, I got an F on EVERY exam! The average score was a C. Needless to say, I had to drop that class a couple of weeks ago and will be retaking it over the summer with no other courses. I did the coloring book thing and it is VERY helpful, only problem with that is it takes awhile to color each thing in! But great memory devise. If you just need a C in the class, I would say stick with it, but if the school you are trying to get into is very competitive, I would think about another option (i.e. retaking the class at a time when you are more able to pay a lot of attention to it) If you were to retake it a coupole of good things come out of the situation: 1. You will already be familiar with all the material from the class so it could make out to be an easy A in the class making you a god(dess) to the rest. 2. If you end up with a D or an F right now- the new grade will replace it with an even better score raising your GPA. yeay! Hope that helps. Best of luck to you, I can totally empathize with ya!

For anyone who reads this with the same question, I have received information about Barton County Community College. They offer multiple fully-online courses (includuing A/P 1) for $68 per hour/unit for out of state tuition. When the class shows up on your transcript it says nothing about being online, it only indicates credit hours and grade (like any other class). It is a great idea for anyone who needs to retake a course over the summer, fulfill a class they are familiar with or have someone close by who can help. The school is fully accredited like most other community colleges and all classes are equivelant to relative courses that include a hands on lab. Again, thank you everyone for your opinions!

I'm from San Diego, and I remember the community colleges offered Bio 101 fully online (lab included). I didn't take it, but I am seeking out all my options. Thank you everyone for your replies!

Hi everyone, Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am a California native living in Colorado taking prerequisites. Because I am legally a California "resident" I have to pay out of state tuition for any of my classes here in Colorado. Each 4 unit class in Colorado costs me around $1500. In Cali I have finincial aid so my classes are waived. Question: Does anyone know of an Anatomy/Physiology 1 course offered fully online through California? The University where I plan on attending (in Colorado) wants a mixed version of the two courses: A&P1, A&P2 instead of Anatomy and Physiology, which most community colleges in CA offer. Thanks in advance!:heartbeat

I started taking AP1, Micro, Sociology, & Philosophy this semester- on top of working 20 hours a week. My experience with AP1 is a lot of memorization and labeling. I had the hardest time with the spelling and pronounciation of all the names. There is very little chemistry correlation with AP!, just lots of big hard words and a lot of histology. If I could give any advice, (if at all possible) do not over load your schedule like I did and get your books early.

I read from another poster that it does not take two years but rather 1500 hours which can be done in a year working nearly full time.