texasnursingstudent

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1. Electrolyte Mnemonics

   texasnursingstudent replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Student Assist

   I'm so glad I was able to help by recommending those flips books. They really are great. I also recommend getting one of those "quick facts" books that can fit in your pocket....they're usually targeted for things like pedi, OB, ICU, etc. I usually b...

2. Fluid & Electrolyte effects changes in ECG

   texasnursingstudent replied to bt92019's topic in NCLEX

   SODIUM: Hypernatremia (too much Na) Fever, flushed skin Restless (irritable) Increased respirations, BP Edema-peripheral and pitting Dehydrated*, decreased urine output**, and dry mouth *Think about when you eat a bunch of salty FRIED foods....you en...

3. Electrolyte Mnemonics

   texasnursingstudent replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Student Assist

   I thought that the range for bicarb was 22-26? Oh well, regardless, that explanation/way of thinking about electrolytes helped a lot....I've been studying that mnemoic book I wrote about months ago....and while it is helpful, thinking of it like "the...

4. tension with medical students and physicians

   texasnursingstudent posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all I am writing this more out of curiosity rather than looking for a solution...I'm just wondering if I am the only one to notice a bit of "tension" or maybe even annoyance/snootiness between medical students/residents/interns, etc. I am not a pa...

5. Where were u 9/11/01?

   texasnursingstudent replied to k_cole21's topic in General Nursing

   I was a senior in high school. It was a beautiful clear fall day with an amazing blue sky. I was walking into my second period class, which was yearbook, talking loudly (and probably being obnoxious) with a friend. As I walked in the door my yearbook...

6. Post Partum...

   texasnursingstudent replied to sissyboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

   one of the really important things to do when the mom is in the postpartum unit is to check the uterus for the fundus height. the fundus should be firm and placed in the middle of the mom's abdomen, or at the umbilicus. the fundus should not be boggy...

7. Acupuncture & TCM training usefull as a nurse?

   texasnursingstudent replied to tsunami62's topic in General Nursing

   i don't see how it would hurt. a lot of places, such as the University of Texas at Austin, offer a master's degree in nursing with an emphasis on holistic nursing. there are plenty of places that want holistic, mind-body type of care for patients. ch...

8. Nuva Ring questions

   texasnursingstudent replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   thanks to everyone who replied! i'm interested in hearing more about people's experiences, it kind of helps me know what to expect. i went ahead and inserted the ring last night- so far, my husband has asked me a million questions about it- so many t...

9. Nuva Ring questions

   texasnursingstudent posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   hey all i am doing a little bit of research- my doctor gave me a sample nuva ring today, and i've been interested in taking it for awhile but....i want to find out a little bit about it before i use it. i've been on birth control pills for about five...

10. HESI..... failure

    texasnursingstudent posted a topic in NCLEX

    hi all i wrote an entry early last week about taking the HESI for the first time...i ended up failing it but just by a few points....I'm not too terribly upset about it because a)i didn't really know what to expect from it, therefore I really didn't ...

11. nerves rattled over the HESI

    texasnursingstudent posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi everyone I am taking the med-surg HESI tomorrow morning at 0800. Other than not being a morning person at all (blah), I am totally lost on how to prepare for this test. It is basically over all of the content we have covered for the past two years...

12. OK really leave me alone already!!!

    texasnursingstudent replied to Chantilly's topic in General Students

    i have had a few students in my class before too, and i think that the best thing you do can do (even if it is really difficult) is to try to be a good example for the person/people who are acting this way. more than likely, they feel pretty crappy ...

13. Electrolyte Mnemonics

    texasnursingstudent posted a topic in Student Assist

    i just took a test today that involved a lot of electrolyte knowledge. i, too, have been overwhelmed with not only trying to remember what the various electrolytes do, but what the s/s of too much/too little are,...and what the causes of each are. on...

14. Please help

    texasnursingstudent replied to shannyn's topic in General Nursing

    www.rxlist.com or http://www.nih.gov/ go there try the rxlist.com first- and type in the generic/brand- you may have to try both. also, i recommend looking in davis drug guide or one of the nursing drug guides. usually each drug has a section labeled...

15. please help with these ABG's

    texasnursingstudent replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU

    ph 7.54 ALK pco2 51 ACID p02 64 indicates that the body does not have enough oxygen in the blood or "hypoxemia." hco3 43.6 ALK BE 18.5 pretty high base excess there partially compensated the bicarb is high, as in alkalotic. the pH is also high, ...