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fluid overloading a patient in heart failure would defeat the purpose of pumping with fluids to increase volume in the vascular space. The reason for this is that the patients heart is not strong enough to handle pumping all that excess fluid to the rest of the body and the fluid would end up backing up into the lungs as Labrynth stated above. This would likely cause a flash pulmonary edema and would make the patients outcome worse. Also pumping with fluids could also dilute the hgb portion even further resulting in a low lab result. A blood transfusion at a slow rate would address the low hgb without putting the CHF patient at risk for fluid overload

Im just wondering if anyone can help me out with this...im just trying to figure out whether or not its really going to make a difference in getting a job as a new grad with an ADN vs a BSN.. I have a B.S in Health Administration and will also have an ADN from a 2 year community college. I have looked into RN-BSN completion programs because i have been hearing SOOO MUCH about hospitals only hiring BSN's. In my case...WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?! I have completed enough coursework to get a bachelors degree in a health care related degree, and will have a license as an RN. I will have had 6 years of education...do you think this will really effect me? I looked into an RN-BSN program from the University I got my bachelors from and I literally will have FOUR classes to take to get a BSN. Do you think in my case this is really going to increase my chances of employment? Any input/explanations would be greatly appreciated:) thanks!

I am currently in an ADN program, graduating in December and am starting a RN-BSN program in May (accepted conditionally upon passing the NCLEX). I have a B.S in Health Administration so part of me wonders if its worth going the extra year and paying the extra $8,000 to get my BSN. I know a lot of people say to get a BSN if you are looking to get into a management position but I feel that my previous bachelors degree will have already prepared me for that. The other part of me thinks, "hell im only 24, get it done while you can." I am a tech at a hospital now so im not too worried that ill have a problem finding a position as an ADN nurse but after reading the previous posts, maybe I will. Anyway, my questions are, will a hospital take the same consideration for hiring you if you are an ADN currently enrolled in a BSN completion program as a new BSN grad? AND if considering an MSN is it best to do an RN-MSN program or take some time to figure out what area you like while completing a RN-BSN program then BSN-MSN? All input would be appreciated..thanks!

Quick question....Im a nursing student in an adn program and will be graduating in April. I got a tech job about 3 months ago and its been great. I've learned so much about hands on nursing and have gotten countless experiences with blood draws and iv starts. Will this make it easier to get a job at my current hospital or will this make to get a job as an rn at any hospital? My goal is to move to Chicago after graduating but i know where i move depends on where will hire me....any suggestions would be helpful:)

We learned about pvc and v tach today and our instructor said she had a patient who was in v tach for 30seconds answer was walking and talking, just felt dizzy dt lack of perfusion. So i guess it can happen!

I had a few questions about EKU's programs from anyone who has been accepted. I have a B.S that i will be completing in April. I want to either apply to the accelerated BSN program or the ADN program with hopes to eventually become a CRNA. I withdrew from an ADN program this past fall because a member of my family became terminally ill, was put on hospice and I was the only one who could be her caregiver becaus both my parents work. My nursing professors filled out forms for my withdrawl from the program stating that "I was an excellent addition to the program, my grades were great and they wish to se me return to the program." I know a withdrawl from a program looks bad, but do you think this situation will prevent me from being accepted from either program? Thanks!

yepp! its due January 15th

I am applying to UA's Accelerated program next year and I just had a few questions for the people who have applied/got in. I have a 3.4 cumulative GPA and my pre-req GPA for their program is a 3.7. I graduate in May with a B.S in Health Sciences so I plan on applying next January. I have good grades and I am really determined to become a nurse. The only thing that is discouraging me from applying is an incident that I had about 4 years ago. When i was 19, i got a drinking and driving ticket, a misdemeanor. Do you think think this will ruin my chances of getting into any accelerated nursing program or do u think i have a good chance? thanks!

Your GPA will definitely be something that will hold you back. Alot of schools wont look at your cumulative GPA but only your GPA based on their pre reqs that you need to get into the program, which are usually science courses. If i were you I would choose a few schools to apply to and be sure your grades in their pre req classes are A's or B's.(maybe retake a few classes before applying). thats my best advice..good luck!

The University of Arizona has a tuition free accelerate BSN program. The catch to that is that you have to sign a contract to work in one of their facilities in Arizona for 3 years, which isnt so bad. A paid for education and a guaranteed job after you graduate. you should check it out...good luck:)