akulahawkRN ADN, RN, EMT-P

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    So, we don't learn how to do IVs in nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    Accessing and maintaining a line is one thing... starting it is simply another skill. Most of the time, it's not that difficult to do. Most of the
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    Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    akulahawkRN replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

    I'd say to keep the EMT certificate. It shouldn't be too difficult to maintain and should you wish to bridge to Paramedic, it may actually make your transition easier or it may be a requirement by...
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    na1 to EMT-B?

    akulahawkRN replied to johnresino's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA training doesn't equate to EMT training. Take an EMT class if you want to be an EMT. There's just too much difference in what the two jobs do for the training to be considered equivalent. You'll...
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    can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    akulahawkRN replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    This is not uncommon. On top of that, since young people (in particular, soldiers) aren't expected to have medical problems, and since cardiac problems seem to be relatively rare in youth, nobody...
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    Nursing Book Bundle

    akulahawkRN replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    The bundle I bought at the bookstore cost less for the 4 books than on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. However, most of the non-bundled books cost about 20% more at the bookstore, so I'll end up saving...
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    can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    akulahawkRN replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much anyone can have a "heart attack" and die from it. Generally speaking, at least from my own education, athletes that die from coronary causes do so from cardiomyopathy, Long QT syndrome, or...
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    What are your other degrees in?

    akulahawkRN replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    Bachelor of Science in Sports
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    Need your advice with ACLS and EKG certifying

    akulahawkRN replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    Given a choice of one OR the other, I'd go with ACLS first. There is some basic, rudimentary EKG stuff there, but they're right: it's for being able to follow the correct algorithm. Once you have the...
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    amp of D50

    akulahawkRN replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    IM Glucagon is relatively fast and can be given quickly. Unfortunately, this route has it's own issues. If the patient has been hypoglycemic for a long time, there's a good chance that the stores of...
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    DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    akulahawkRN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That can be part of the normal dying process. The problem is that some people don't take the time to check and assess the patient to see if this is something that can be relieved by medication that's...
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    Using a Littmann 3200 Electronic Stethoscope for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to RNinthemaking1986's topic in General Students

    Over the years, I've used a Littmann Lite, Classic II SE, and Cardiology III. I love them all for various reasons. I've tried the electronic steths and aside from being able to amplify the sounds...
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    Freaking out about starting nursing school in 23 days!

    akulahawkRN replied to GamerGirL337's topic in General Students

    I start school in 9
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    6 weeks into school we start clinicals! How on earth

    akulahawkRN replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    At my program, we're supposed to start our clinicals about 5 weeks into the first semester. It's going to be a LOT of stuff to fill our brains with at
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    AHA BLS vs. Red Cross CPR

    akulahawkRN replied to emmy4's topic in General Students

    A Red Cross BLS course, for it to "count" it would have to be at the same level as the AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. I believe that one's called "Professional Rescuer" in the AHA. It's also a 2...
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    Second degree BSN vs RN

    akulahawkRN replied to nikkiboo925's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll use myself as an example as I'm considering a similar educational path as you. I have a Bachelor of Science degree. I'm entering an ADN program. When I finish, I will be a BS, RN but NOT a BSN. I...
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    RN to PA Pre-requisites for both??

    akulahawkRN replied to student4lyf3's topic in General Students

    I would concur with contacting the administrator of the PA program(s) you are considering applying to and include the proposed courses and for what courses they'd substitute/meet the prerequisite....
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    Can you take the TEAS before you apply to nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to passion4life13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I applied to required that TEAS 5 after I applied. Starting this semester, the same school now requires the TEAS 5 as part of the application process. So it is entirely possible for the...
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    40yr old overweight nursing starting school, looking for some workout adivce

    akulahawkRN replied to icarr757's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What it all boils down to is simple: calories. You want to lose weight? Burn more calories than you take in. No gimmicks, that's the secret. The hard part is making a plan and following it. Where...
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    Paramedic vs Nurse! Decisions!

    akulahawkRN replied to ConureDelSol's topic in Nursing Career

    Something you both can do, is apply to both paramedic and RN programs. If you get in and RN program, complete the program, get some experience as a nurse, and challenge the paramedics
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    Getting a 90% in TEAS V possible?

    akulahawkRN replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The wording on the practice tests is very close to the actual thing. The questions/answers may be different, but the setups are very similar. If you are getting high 80% on those practice exams,...
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    Sports medicine nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Having experience in post-surgical rehab and being a Strength and Conditioning Specialist will help, but even coupled with RN education, you won't still yet have the complete body of knowledge needed...
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    Sports medicine nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    And that's just part of things, a small segment of, and sometimes VERY necessary part of, the overall recovery
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    TB TEST RESULTS!!!!

    akulahawkRN replied to Nato408's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I can't speak for your program, generally speaking, a positive TB PPD test with a clear CXR means you're clear of active TB. That specific combo should be all you need for entry to school from...
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    Sports medicine nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Sports Medicine Nursing? Possible... but consider that it takes a very specialized education to do well in it. It's not just learning how to evaluate injuries. You also need to know how to evaluate...
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    Difference between cardiac tamponade and tension pneumothorax

    akulahawkRN replied to 2mochas's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Both will result in lower cardiac output. As to the differences, you may hear friction rubs and you'll possibly see Beck's Triad in Cardiac Tamponade. In a tension pneumo, you may see asymetrical...