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For example, if some SEVERE devastating "end of the world" weather tragedy (earthquake, tsunami, hurricane) were to occur and there were numerous people in need of serious medical attention. Assuming medical supplies were available in their disposal, would a registered nurse with 5 years of experience in the ER or ICU be able to treat the the people on their own? The reason for my question is that I have been watching a lot of medical television series (bad reference for information, please excuse me) and there was an episode where a nurse is checking out a victim's gunshot wound in a surplus store filled with supplies during a robbery. The surrounding spectators tell the civilian RN to do something while the wounded victim is bleeding everywhere. The nurse always responds "he needs a doctor." The nurse is unable to extract the wound by themselves? Sorry if I sound misinformed. Could any other fields hold their own without being a doctor or consultation from one? (PA, NP, EMT, etc.) Not only limited to gunshot wounds, but other severe injuries, diseases, sickness etc. Keep in mind, this is a hypothetical end of the world type of event, so losing your license/lawsuits do not really apply. Just people who are in dire need of your assistance in a rural region.

Dear Coriander, Please inform me when you receive updated information in regards to selecting your schedule or not. Any possibility of appealing? Every other Cal State Nursing program lets you choose your schedule of classes depending on your registration time. I am so frustrated...

Dear Coriander, In regards to the first and second questions, thank you for answering. Unfortunately, I will probably have to rent out a hotel/motel during my required visit. SON just said "too bad," HAHAHA. Dorms will not allow anyone in until the 26th, it's apart of their policy. But, for the third question, I am still in distraught of not selecting my scheduled time. I would like to take a Calculus II course during the Fall concurrently with my Nursing courses. During my first year at UCLA, I managed to take a unit overload of 24 units of hard science courses in a quarter system, so I am confident of my abilities to take a full time schedule as a Nursing student, especially in a semester system. I understand the clinicals, lectures, and such take up a lot of time, but I strive in that type of environment where I am consistently productive. I hate taking a break! I am also considering medical school in the late future and I have all of my medical school pre-requisites complete with the exception of Calculus. The California budget cuts this year will hinder the ability to offer classes to the according time for the Spring 2012. I checked the schedule of classes and I found a Calculus class that would fit in perfectly, assuming that I got the scheduled Nursing classes that I want. I sometimes just think it's a hassle being a Nursing student compared to all the other majors.

I always had dreams of attending a professional school (medical, dental, law, business, future studies in Nursing etc.) so I had decided to select the BSN route rather than the ADN. However, some students from my community college are criticizing my decision as they state that I am paying too much for a Nursing Degree in contrast with with them. Financially, I have no problems paying, I have the Montgomery G.I. bill, financial aid, savings, and won every scholarship offered for my major. I begin at UC Irvine this fall in September. They keep calling me an idiot by pursuing a BSN. I have recently discovered that ADN nurses have their Bachelor's paid for by the hospital while they work. However, my parents (both physicians) have said since the state of California is in the brink of a financial meltdown and are deeply broke, hospital administration staff are cutting back on funds and are no longer paying it. Is there some truth to that at all or are my parents just using that as a scare tactic to woo me towards a higher degree level? I want to attend graduate school of some kind and I was scared that the hospitals were no longer financially assisting nurses in their pursuit for a Bachelor's, were these good reasons in pursuing the BSN rather than the ADN? P.S.: I also wanted to live the "college life," instead of just commuting back and forth to my CC.

Dear Coriander, A couple of questions I have in regards to the following program... 1) The money that is reportedly brought to orientation ($1200.00) includes uniforms, supplies, and books. Are the textbooks the reason for the massive spending during orientation? Because, I am attempting to calculate the expenses, but it doesn't really make sense or add up. Please elaborate this for me on what other items we are purchasing. The reason I ask so early is because I am trying to budget my finances accordingly. Also, I have heard from students that we have to purchase an iPOD touch due to the apps you guys use in class. If I already have one, do I have to purchase another? 2) Since the 2 day workshop and orientation begins prior to move-in day in the dorms, would I practically have to rent out a motel/hotel during my 3 day stay to attend orientation/workshop? Because, I am not a local student and I'm coming from South Africa. I can only make the way one way trip directly to SD and not come back. The dorms do not open up until the orientation/workshop is complete. 3) You have mentioned that you were unsure of whether or not we select our scheduled times of our classes in contrast to the other years. Why would they make such a change for them to select the schedule for first semester nursing students? How does it hold any positive benefits? I am just really down on the fact that we are unable to select our scheduled times because there was this one class (non-nursing) I wanted to take to finish a minor. I always thought it was first come first served on whoever submitted their physicals were able to select first. But, whatever, it's completely out of my control. Thank you for your time and congratulations on your future graduation~!