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I took mine yesterday- shut off in 75 with lots of SATA. I am pretty confident that I passed. I also used UWorld, I got through about half of the questions. Did the two tests that both said high likely chance of passing. My school paid for Kaplan, I used the test at the end that said I had a 97.4% chance of passing. I have to say that I studied casually and didn’t push. I feel like if you had a good, challenging program then you either know it or you don’t. Hopefully I’ll get my results later today!

Congratulations everyone! If you are interested please look up SNA of NAU Tucson. I am the current VP and we would love to have you as memebers! I'll see you at the new student orientation. Rachael

I cared for a patient that had the following ABG's Ph- 7.39 (normal but compensated) PCO2- 54 (high, indicating respiratory acidosis) HCO3- 33 (high, metabolic alkalosis) Pa02- 31 Base Excess of 7 She has CHF, was hospitalized for an exacerbation and shortness of breath. Currently on 1L via nasal canula. I understand that one is compensating for the other. She has many other s/s leading to kidney failure, so I am hesitant to say that the kidneys are actually compensating. Perhaps the HCO3 is increasing because the kidneys can no longer filter it out properly? She is experiencing pulmonary edema, which explains her raised CO2 as she can no longer excrete it properly. This leads me to think it is something like compensated (on accident?) respiratory acidosis. However, my research seems to be indicating that because her BE is 7, it is indicative that the primary issue is her metabolic alkalosis which I don't understand how that can be the primary problem. Any help understanding this would be greatly appreciated.

Would healing with high glucose is awesome. Thank you!

I already did one psychosocial, the ineffective denial. And I already did airway, though your suggestion is impaired gas exchange it is too similar. And fall risk is a risk, which we are not allowed to include :/ Thank you for the ideas though!

I am working on a care plan, and as much as I love writing up the patho and looking at how everything interconnects, I really struggle with nursing diagnoses. This patient came in with a recurrent growth of colon cancer, metastasized to lymph nodes. Had internal bleeding, wound dehisced, coded, next surgery had STEMI. Also has COPD and pneumonia. Two abdominal JP drains with purulent and saresangenous drainage. The two I have come up with are- (we have to have one psychosocial, and none of them can be at risk for or pain). Ineffective denial related to threat of unpleasant reality as evidenced by dismissive gestures, flat affect, not perceiving the relevance or danger of his symptoms, stating, "I am going home" and "go away" when discharge discussions are attempted. Ineffective airway clearance related to accumulated secretions secondary to COPD and pneumonia as evidenced by diminished breath sounds with course crackles in left and right lower lobes, ineffective cough and patient stating, "I can't get any of this gunk to come out". I am really struggling to come up with another. I have included the need for movement, getting out of bed with my goals and interventions related to respiratory. We can't use pain, and none of his assessment data or labs leads to anything outside of infection that he already has. His ABG's are all within normal limits. He is too thin, but also NPO and on TPN. I know that during the STEMI he lacked circulation for 8 minutes, affecting his liver and kidney perfusion. His creatinine is low and he is anemic. What should I be looking towards for my NDx? H also has dark, amber urine in his catheter. Lymphocytes are low, monocytes are high. Glucose is high. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I am using Nursing Diagnoses Manual by Doenges, and Nursing Diagnoses Handbook by Ackley.

Congratulations! I will be starting my third semester in Tucson this Spring, it is a wonderful program with incredible instructors. I recommend looking up the Tucson SNA Facebook page- people will often post their old text books or scrubs for sale. A good way to save money :)

Hi Sarah! I just finished my first semester at the Tucson campus, feel free to message me if you have any questions :)

Do you want an apartment? House? Campus is west of I10 if that helps you look.

They count, I guess just not as heavily.

I'm so sorry! How frustrating i wish you the best with the next cycle. You can make an appointment with her to turn it in next time so you don't have to use the mail.

Maybe call the advisor? That's the only thing I can think of that might help. Maybe your email address has changed or something?

Me too! I was crying I was so happy. I called my mom to tell her the good news and she started crying :) I am so excited to start this new chapter of my life, and I look forward to meeting you Igoagain. My name is Rachael btw.

I am currently on "plan B"- retake the Kaplan and reapply. My "plan C" looks the same :) I am so hopeful that this application cycle is it for me.

Amiller and kayleia what campuses are you going for? I'm surprised we don't have more people on this thread, for Fall16 there were a lot of people.

Unfortunately I was told by the advisor that they weigh math and science grades more heavily. I calculated my GPA the same way but it's wrong because I don't know their weight system. She said she said that it takes two A's in a subject that is not math or science to turn a be in math or science into an a for the GPA purposes.

My Kaplan was only an 83 overall, with a 70 in science. Last time I got a 60 in science I will definitely retake it if I am not admitted this time. What were your scores last time? If I calculate my GPA giving every score equal weight I have a 3.77, but with science weighing more heavily I am not sure what it will be.

I turned in my application today, she said it was competitive so I am hopeful this go round. I feel like my life is in limbo until I get in and get started. This is my path so I will keep applying and making my application better until I am good enough. I hope this time is the charm, I am eager to get started. Letters should go out late October, early November so I will keep you all posted. I did ask about the way the look at applicants and mentioned the points system listed here. I don't know if that is different for the different campuses (I am in Tucson) but she said that it was no accurate. She did say that the math and science courses are weighted more heavily than the non math and science courses in their GPA calculations. Both of my A&P and Micro were B's, with everything else being A so I hope that doesn't pull me down too much.

Turned in my application this morning, I'm so nervous. This is the only place I'm applying (is the only program i want), so I'm very anxious for November when letters go out. Fingers crossed!

Thank you :) My only option really is the Tucson campus, as we own our house here etc. I would love to do the accelerated program in Flagstaff, but at this point in my life that won't work. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying it!

I hope those of you who got in are having a great first semester! I am reapplying now, I did better on the science portion. I hope that it is enough. I am anxious to make things better for me and my family. My final GPA is a 3.77, 81 overall on my Kaplan with a 70% in science. I did worse in the writing but better in science. I should get the full 2 points for not having anything in progress and 2 points for being a previous NAU student with a great GPA. By my calculations I should have about 12/14 points. If I retake a liberal studies for an A I can get an extra point in the GPA category (would bump it to a 3.83). I hope that won't be necessary but if I don't get in this go round that is what I will do. For those of you who got in, any suggestions for the first semester? Was your schedule given to you or were you able to make the selection for some classes? For example 225L was available both Tuesday or Wednesday from 6-2. Did you pick your day or was it scheduled for you? Also, for places where online courses are available as well as in class, were you allowed to choose online? Thank you!

Hi! I'm applying for spring 2017 Tucson admission also. When is your Kaplan testing date? The Kaplan isn't horrible, though the writing section is a little frustrating.

My 60% score on the kaplan science makes me inelligible. I will try again next semester :)

I have one class in progress, and I believe my GPA ended up a 3.7. From the earlier poster, I should get an extra point for having a previous degree from NAU and an another for a good GPA for my other courses. The thing that worries me most is my KAPLAN science score, I also hadn't taken the class and earned a 60%.

I don't want to be a bother to the Tucson adviser but I am really anxious! I just sent an email too. Just praying that I made it! If not, I will retake the KAPLAN and apply for the Spring semester. Did she say where on the alternate list you placed?