Beachgirl1212

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1. Pharma & Math Calculations

   Beachgirl1212 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ok why when I put it on this board did it look different to me >> LOL..I see it now......the answer is 2 min .....right ? Alll the stuff on top was just "fluff".....right ?

2. Pharma & Math Calculations

   Beachgirl1212 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ok I am drawing a blank with this one. Pepsid 20 mg IV push is ordered. Available is 20 mg in 2 ml. I t must be diluted in 8ml. If the infusion rate is 10mg/min how many minutes will it take to administer 20 mg ?? Any body want to try and explain...

3. Occ Nursing Program

   Beachgirl1212 replied to DandJsmom's topic in Michigan

   SORRY..... I MEANT DOES NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry about that. That was a typing error.

4. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

   Beachgirl1212 replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX

   If anyone has any Pharm Mnemonics.....I would love to have them. : )

5. Occ Nursing Program

   Beachgirl1212 replied to DandJsmom's topic in Michigan

   I may need to correct this. Actually I think we do have to take the NET. But it is already after you are admitted and it does effect your spot in the program at all. I think I have that right now ! Sorry !

6. Occ Nursing Program

   Beachgirl1212 replied to DandJsmom's topic in Michigan

   As of right now the admittance process at OCC does not require you to take the NET. You need to finish the pre req's, take the MPT ( math test) and have a GPA higher than a 3.162........well if you wanted in for the 2008 class anyways. That was the ...

7. Pharmacology?

   Beachgirl1212 replied to brandi110's topic in Michigan

   Has anyone had Pharm at OCC? What did you think about it there?

8. Drug Calc. on the Job

   Beachgirl1212 replied to Beachgirl1212's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all of you. Your insight helps:heartbeat to understand what's involved.

9. passed first drug calc test!!!

   Beachgirl1212 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the inspiration. I'm not bad at math, well not terrible, it's just that I picked up out book and I have been looking at it without instruction as of yet and it looks overwhelming. But.I do have a tendency to worry too soon sometimes. I w...

10. Drug Calc. on the Job

    Beachgirl1212 replied to Beachgirl1212's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that we need to be able to handle situations as you have all spoke of......I was just wondering if the Nursing Programs might be going a little over the top with some of the scenarios. I understand the need to know this stuff.I was just...

11. Drug Calc. on the Job

    Beachgirl1212 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would somebody be able to tell me how this happens in the real world of Nursing after you have a job. I just got accepted into a Nursing Program that will start in the Fall. Our first class is Pharm in all it's glory including Drug Calculations. My...

12. To all who starts the program at OCC in the fall

    Beachgirl1212 replied to DandJsmom's topic in Michigan

    my URL to my page is My URL: myspace.com/whateverandmore45 For those of you who wonder what this is all about.I have set up a Group Page called OCC Current and Future Nursing Students on MySpace. It is a Private group so you need to be invited to j...

13. Accepted!

    Beachgirl1212 replied to PCURN313's topic in Michigan

    It was the ADN for your RN @ OCC.

14. Has Anyone Received Acceptance/denial Letters From Occ For The 2008 Year

    Beachgirl1212 replied to PCURN313's topic in Michigan

    The letter did state that you needed to notify OCC by March 31 whether or not you were going to accept the offer. It is true that some students do not accept the position in the program for various reasons. So it might not be long after March 31 whe...

15. To all who starts the program at OCC in the fall

    Beachgirl1212 replied to DandJsmom's topic in Michigan

    I am. As far as preparing for it I don't have a plan. I signed up for the HL sections. Are you on the MySpace OCC Current and Future Nursing Group page ? If you want to join let me know.