fostercatmom ASN, BSN, RN

fostercatmom has 32 years experience as a ASN, BSN, RN and specializes in ER and case management.

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1. Controversies Surrounding ANA

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you! I tried searching here, guess I wasn't using the right search terms. Thank you so much for your help! I didn't know about these.

2. Controversies Surrounding ANA

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in Student Assist

   That's the assignment. What are some of the controversies surrounding the ANA itself. ? I'm trying to help a friend in an ethics class. I'm usually pretty good at googling, not this time. I never had time to be politically active in nursing (always w...

3. Controversies Surrounding ANA

   fostercatmom posted a topic in Student Assist

   Are there any controversies surrounding the ANA. I would think that there is something. I can't find any from Nurse Google. Anyone know of any? Maybe I'm just tired and having a brain cramp, thanks for any help!!!

4. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Students

   This would be my answeratvthis point. I can't think anymore!! :-) I think the answer will be slow it down, I find nothing that says to switch any fluids, except to give lasix, and in doubt you've learned about lasix drips, they are very rare. Given ...

5. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Students

   You can't see me, but I am laughing at myself!!

6. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Students

   Oh gees....I am the tutor. My student had her test this am. I'm in school for my MSN...going very slowly! As I said, fuzzy brain right now. I really can't figure out the ivf's right now. I've never been stumped like this. I'll figure it out in a few...

7. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Students

   Sorry I didn't go into more details...it would have helped I'm sure ! :-)

8. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Students

   I know d5w starts as isotonic, then goes hypotonic in the body.. if a patient is showing signs of overload, given the choice of slowing it down or changing, I think slowing it down and let the body readjust itself slowly. Changing it would probably ...

9. D5w fluid overload

   fostercatmom posted a topic in General Students

   Test question from this morning: If your pt is showing signs of fluid overload from d5w, do you change the fluid or slow it down? Stopping is not an option. Thanks!!

10. Why can't we all just get along?

    fostercatmom replied to milesims's topic in General Students

    Nurses, like doctors, need to have strong ummm... personalities..convictions...belief in themselves..."insert your favorite adjective here". I want a surgeon with confidence, I want my nurse to be confident when they putting an iv in me. The only pro...

11. 400-level lecture class taught by a BSN educated nurse?

    fostercatmom replied to ISingTheBodyElectric's topic in Educators

    "people worry about dumb stuff. just work hard and learn. credentials aren't everything. I had a few teaches with PHDs that didn't know the difference between a vein and capillary." wait a minute...there's a difference? I knew there something funny...

12. Should I leave PRN ED Staff to be WC Field Case Manager

    fostercatmom replied to pthelper777's topic in Case Management

    Well, you are prn, and it is very hard to get into case management. You could do both, work prn 2 or 3 shifts a month in the ER and do the wc. It does sound like a lot of driving... alot of wear and tear on the car. My hospital would love to have you...

13. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    fostercatmom replied to Mims84's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    As much I dislike LVN programs- they are outdated and do not serve the nursing need very well, they DO serve a purpose, especially for young single mothers that just need to get started in something. Where did OP say, by the way, she did NOT go to a ...

14. I didn't get into Nursing School!! Help!!

    fostercatmom replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Jordan, I don't know how old you are, but I'm not sure you are ready. "I don't study like I should" and "science is my worst subject" are not confidence building statements for yourself or for your patients. there are two truths to nursing (well, man...

15. Is there an online program for labs and diagnosises?

    fostercatmom replied to fostercatmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to put labs together that are kind of mixed up from what you would normally expect... Just trying to get some ideas of where to go next as my doctor is kind of useless, probably need a specialist, trying to head for the right kind the firs...