schrist1374

schrist1374 BSN, DNP, CRNA

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  1. Why is BSN required for CRNA?

    schrist1374 replied to MM1989's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! A BSN is required because a CRNA is an advanced nursing degree. Many CRNAs I know have a BS in chemistry or biology, and do an accelerated BSN. Then the critical care experience prior to CRNA...

  2. Pros/Cons of different Masters degrees

    schrist1374 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I've currently been working on a Med/Surg ICU for 1 year and am starting to look into grad school. In my area we have a DNP, MSN Nurse Educator and Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia available. I think I...

  3. Experiences with rude staff at clinical sites

    schrist1374 replied to SdntNurse's topic in General Students

    It sounds like your school needs to step up and back you up. It is unacceptable for nurses to treat students that way, regardless of if they want them there or not. No instructor should lose her...

  4. CNAs "making up" vitals.

    schrist1374 replied to ctmed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospital I work at has a very strict policy for what CNAs can and can't do. We can take VS, bathe, walk, feed and clean pts. We can't even switch O2 from the wall to a portable tank because a tech...

  5. Change of shift report - advice wanted

    schrist1374 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    We use the SBAR- situation (demographics) background (why they are here), assessment (from last shift- head to toe, vs, labs etc), recommendation (or what needs to be during the next shift). This is a...

  6. ATI fundamental 2012...helpp pleasee

    schrist1374 replied to maidoly88's topic in General Students

    I believe our ATI rep said they come out with new versions every 2-3 years. She said they add more questions and reformat questions that don't work so they are closer to NCLEX questions. If you have...

  7. Expired CNA training hours Redo?

    schrist1374 replied to meli.avila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The best place to go would be the institution that you got your CNA from. Otherwise talk to your State Department of Health since that is where certifications are posted. Good