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  1. RN to MD or CRNA

    Dranger replied to SunDevilNurse15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I opted on NP school instead. Like I said RN pre req classes do not apply to med school pre reqs so you have to start from scratch. In my opinion it is best to get as many classes done during...

  2. RN to MD or CRNA

    Dranger replied to SunDevilNurse15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You have to go back. Nursing does not fulfill pre-med classes. It was a bear for me to work and complete pre med classes after I got my RN. The classes were also significantly more difficult then any...

  3. RN Starbucks side job?

    Dranger replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the military reserves so that is MORE than a part time job, but I have toyed with working at Best Buy/Gamestop or a sporting goods store for the change of pace and

  4. RN Starbucks side job?

    Dranger replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    Essentially escort/prostitute services at least in this context. In other contexts it's a lot like

  5. Is too soon to go to FNP program with less than 2 years of RN experience

    Dranger replied to DianRN603's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well in my opinion the route of NP school at this point is pretty precarious. It seems to be a new trend nowadays for bedside RNs to jet out after a couple years experience and gravitate to grad...

  6. Med/Surg too much, what now?

    Dranger replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are looking at numbers too much. Yes 7-8 patients is a lot but you have to give it more time as 3 months is a small sample window. Yes you have 1-2 patients in the ICU but some of those...

  7. Which EHR do you use at your practice

    Dranger replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    EPIC is the best hands down with dragon

  8. ICU or CCU

    Dranger replied to techlife72's topic in Critical Care

    CCU, you see better outcomes usually. As an above poster said, the ICU can be a drag especially when you can have patients with GI bleeds, open festering/oozing wounds with lactulose Q6 yelling and...

  9. EKG

    Dranger replied to rhuelsen's topic in General Nursing

    In critical care we can order EKGs, labs and chest/ABD xrays per protocol. In a prison environment with many patients having extensive drug (resulting in cardiac issues) and psych issues (QT/QTc...

  10. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    Dranger replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    After a massive trauma/code night in the ICU I am starting to think the same. A nice outpatient or desk job sounds good right now... ...But I need that adrenaline fix

  11. ER vs. ICU in Military

    Dranger replied to joepro7's topic in Government, Military

    To be honest the military ICUs I have been around were generally lower acuity even though they are equipped to handle lots of sick patients. Yes there are retirees but in my experience of working at...

  12. Thinking ahead of my education

    Dranger replied to Lurdes777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Pa school sounds like the best

  13. RN scope of practice in urgent care

    Dranger replied to whatevah's topic in General Nursing

    Suturing is a grey area but still not usually in scope. I have never seen a nurse do an I/D. The MD is pawning his work to you. Scribing is within

  14. Are you really not a "real nurse" unless you work in acute care?

    Dranger replied to tenderfootjoe's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are nurses, however there is a reason why the pay is often different with acute vs outpatient salaries. One of the pros about nursing is variability and transition in jobs. It's getting harder...

  15. worth it or not, which school

    Dranger replied to trinathom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Both are for profit and not exactly cheap. I wouldn't go to

  16. How do you leave it at work?

    Dranger replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the support guys. OP, just one final remark. I still stand by the notion that nursing is "just a job", however it is a job where you witness humanity at it's highs/lows and can influence...

  17. How do you leave it at work?

    Dranger replied to Newbie_RN17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The thread speaks for itself. In this thread I: 1. Stated nursing was just a job 2. Gave a medical reasoning for the OP not to worry over the patient 3. Questioned a second poster's experience after...

  18. Lab values interpretation for "beginners."

    Dranger replied to nurselove757's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP I really hope the best for you. But the fact that you are 6 months from graduation and don't know the very easy handful of mostly non specific labs I listed really scares me. I could probably...

  19. Case study - what would you do?

    Dranger replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    C-xray, basic labs, EKG and ABG to start. Won't know if intubation/CPAP/BIPAP will be effective till I get some underlying data. Usual CP meds. CTA wouldn't be out of the question with smoking history...

  20. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    Dranger replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Nice, she is at severe risk for bleeding and has current anemia at this point due to underlying neoplasm present. I'd watch the hyperkalemia as well I will defer to oncology people here for the next...

  21. Medical school after nursing school ?

    Dranger replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    Those are all solid numbers, a 28 MCAT will get you into many med schools. Fishy

  22. Medical school after nursing school ?

    Dranger replied to Harlee92's topic in General Students

    Your posting history says different bro.

  23. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    Dranger replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Sarcoidosis can involve most organ systems via granulomas and lymph nodes. Lungs are the most commonly recognized system but the disease can effect the whole body. Inflammatory and and autoimmune...

  24. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    Dranger replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Sarcoidosis stood out to me at first then leukemia. It's probably some random zebra. Cmon post some lab

  25. Another Case Study For Your Learning Pleasure

    Dranger replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Leukemia? Could still be infectious or another autoimmune disorder relating to petechiae? Labs? LDH and coagulation/CBC should be