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  1. University of Pittsburgh CRNA 2020

    SN2014 replied to Penguins88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Following, in the process of finishing up my application. I don't have my hopes up in that this is one of the top 10 CRNA schools in the nation. My stats are acceptable but not outstanding. My...

  2. University of Pittsburgh CRNA 2020

    SN2014 replied to Penguins88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Following, in the process of finishing up my application. I don't have my hopes up in that this is one of the top 10 CRNA schools in the nation. My stats are acceptable but not outstanding. My...

  3. WGU Rn to Bsn

    SN2014 replied to Whouston's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who I work with who is in the program and likes it. The only bad thing I've heard is that you can only get what's equivalent to a 3.0 gpa due to their pass/fail system. This is fine,...

  4. RN, ADN being obsolete

    SN2014 replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    They've said this since I began nursing school in 2011. I graduated in 2014 with a RN nursing diploma. Had no issue at all finding a job. Many of the new nurses at my current place of employment have...

  5. Wanting to Quit Nursing School

    SN2014 replied to _ashley_'s topic in General Students

    The first step in accomplishing something is telling yourself your can. IMO, I wouldn't give up. You're almost done! There are a million different things you can do as a nurse that is not as stressful...

  6. Is there even a chance for me to pass nursing school

    SN2014 replied to Timbo117's topic in General Students

    Yes it's possible. Try to stay calm, study, and take care of yourself. If you are that stressed and having bad thoughts there's also no shame in seeing your primary care doc regarding it. During...

  7. Need advice on picking best RN to BSN online program

    SN2014 replied to chrisRN180's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Make sure they are CCNE or ACEN accredited. This is really the most important thing. I'd also suggest against Western Governors University or any other school that operates on a pass/fail system. (Not...

  8. Family life & School

    SN2014 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi I am wondering how those of you who are parents were able, financially, to go to CRNA school. Did your significant other support you during? Did you take out cost of living on loans? I know that...

  9. Not getting hired because no BSN?

    SN2014 replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    What type of job are you applying

  10. Interview a CRNA

    SN2014 replied to SN2014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank

  11. Interview a CRNA

    SN2014 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi! I'm looking for a(or more than one) CRNA to ask a few questions. I am currently writing a paper for one of my classes (for BSN)... I have only a few questions that I need to ask someone in my...

  12. Buying a new car for a new nurse ??

    SN2014 replied to gabriela1993's topic in General Nursing

    Get something, anything, with a reasonable monthly payment. I know so many people, including myself, who went out and bought an new vehicle out of school, now with whopping monthly payments... not...

  13. Sudden spike in INR after change in mental status

    SN2014 replied to simplyme28's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like she may need a head CT and/or MRI to r/o

  14. questioning IV fluids

    SN2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

    The person was originally dehydrated (hypovolemic) and hypernatremic. The first day the MD wanted D5 1/2 NS running at 84 .The 2nd day she switched the fluids to 1/2 NS @ 64 3rd day 1/2NS @20...

  15. questioning IV fluids

    SN2014 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I would have, too. However, it was done during the day... I picked up an hour after it was given, on night shift. There's no MD present at night, just an on-call physician (who isn't the one who...

  16. heparin drips

    SN2014 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Heparin - does it have to be ran completely by itself? Let's say the pt is on a heparin drip and is supposed to be getting 5ml/hr Is it safe to run it concurrently? Like with NS in line A at 25...

  17. please help!

    SN2014 replied to rose_12's topic in School, College Programs

    If you know you want to be a RN, go straight for RN. If you are looking for the quicker way, get your associates or diploma first, then work as a RN while obtaining your BSN. Good

  18. Suggestions for new med surg nurse?

    SN2014 replied to fatlittlething's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Never be afraid to ask for help/ask questions. Even the most experienced nurses have questions! Good

  19. New Grad Program/RN Residency for ICU

    SN2014 replied to bgirl04161's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You will likely not even be considered for an ICU position unless it is through a RN Intern/Grad program. Sure, it doesn't hurt to apply... but don't count on it. If you do not find the position you...

  20. Graduate in one state and move to another!!

    SN2014 replied to KHadlock's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The NCLEX content will not vary by state. Like others had stated, the BON in which you apply, varies. Apply for the Temporary Practice Permit when you do apply for your license. It is possible......

  21. Patient Nurse Ratio

    SN2014 replied to ambobam's topic in General Nursing

    I work med/surg/tele nights. I usually have 7 patients. Acuity doesn't matter: I can have 1 person on a Cardizem drip, 1 on a heparin drip, 1 paraplegic total care on isolation, 1 prepping for a...

  22. questioning IV fluids

    SN2014 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    & urine output was adequate until the 1/2 NS

  23. questioning IV fluids

    SN2014 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Starting at day 2, the patient was then hypertensive w/ a systolic BP remaining above 160, to where they even put him on 2.5mg IV Push vasotec Q6 scheduled. No low bp, WBC wnl. Day 1 NA was 152 Day...

  24. questioning IV fluids

    SN2014 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Because the dextrose is quickly metabolized in the body.. leaving behind 1/2 ns... that makes sense.. But what about the 1/2 NS bolus

  25. Tell me about a time you made a mistake

    SN2014 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new nurse with no RN experience.. I've reviewed typical interview questions.. and I have 2 interviews coming up at separate hospitals One question I cannot seem to come up with anything is...