Zaphod BSN, RN

Ok, open heart RN's. Does Albumin increase SVR? Do isotonic solutions increase SVR? I was under the thinking that Albumin does, but was assured otherwise. Thank you guys and girls:)

Can anyone help me find PMHNP pograms in the souheast. Specifically ones that have mosly long distance classes and of course on site clinicals. There are none in florida as most are placed on moratoriums, only one I found is Vanderbilt. Thank you e...

Ive only had 1 online class and i am in the 4th semester

Take research and adv.prac.concepts in the summer if you can. Save money . Thats all i can say

awesome, continue to contribute to PAC..

as much as I need to..or until I drop:) usually 2 hours on light days upward to 16 hours before exams

wow..thats sounds chill compared to my program..Clinicals tuesday to friday 6-5PM, class Monday 12-7PM and tuesday 3-7PM.. so clincal about 40 hours and class 11 hours..

May I add that by the time you apply many of the CRNA programs would have probably switched to doctorate. Mine is switching this year and will be 3 1/2 years in duration and will cost over 100K..so the debt as a CRNA might be comparable to a MD. You ...

I agree..apples and oranges. I believe it is much more difficult to become an MD than a CRNA, however with that being said I believe there are many CRNAs on par with MDAs since the time spent in anesthesia training is similar.

There are a ton of Bio and Chemistry majors in CRNA programs. I have a Molec.biology/Biotech as well as Fine Arts degree +a BSN, so you wont feel isolated:) Focus on becoming an ICU rockstar more than anything.

Thank you Iceman for starting this thread. Im in CRNA school right now and I hope its worth it in the end. Im kind of dissapointed to see that in most locations the residents do the blocks, which is what I am really interested in learning. Hopefully ...

Try the universities you will be applying to. Some will allow you to take classes(limited #of credits) as a non-degree student.

1000 is ok-you might still get in as you have good grades and good experience. Try to find a course thats common for most of the schools, like reserch and patho or pharm-it will make a differenc when everyone has 6 classes and you have 4. Good luck.

I dont know if thats a good or bad GRE score-I took the old version, but everything else looks good. 1 semester of Orgo wont hurt-but you know there are ususally 2 Chemistry classes as a prerequisite to Orgo. Maybe youd be better off taking a master ...

I would like to know if many CRNAs work in pain practices and if they do how would you describe their role? I will most likely get a post masters cert in FNP and get both CRNA and FNP certified. After speaking to one of my professors I have developed...

It seems it is one of a kind-I have been unable to find a similar program elsewhere. Im more specifically interested in learning the interventional part of pain managment-but my school has very limited seats in that rotation. Maybe a DNAP will offer ...

Thank you WTB, didnt realize this was an option.

Low urine output tells you pt is dry. The BP is up because of tachycardia-compensatory to maintain cardiac output. CO=HRxSV. Fluid bolus should help, but pt may even need more-have seen up to 10L being given in sepsis. Now I dont know what other com...

not just stress, but hospitals are unhealthy to be in. no natural light, rsome radiatio exposure, might have to go hungry and not pee for 12 hours. Do not by any condition accept night shift-that has been linked to cancer, diabetes etc. Maybe a posit...

you havent even worked yet to decide RN is not enough. Work in an open heart unit for a while before you decide that nursing doesnt require extensive knowldege of medicine.

What do you mean. 4-6 hours is not that much, some peope were sleeping in the school library during finals. every semester is different regarding clinicals versus class time-Im just giving you a general perspective

It really doesnt have that much to do with the material-which is pretty massive. As I said the difficulty is the actual training, being in OR early, care plans, being on call, learning the practice of anesthesia.

Yeah, super easy.. ? JK, it is doable but it is not the classes it is the training and the hours that are exhausting. CRNA school has a way to weed out over confident people, and yes you will study at least 4-6 hours a day if you are super smart as y...

Transplant.you will learn more.

The unit you are on sounds like good experience.