chicagrl

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1. Longer length scrub top?

   chicagrl replied to Moaca's topic in Uniform/Gear

   i was also going to recommend the cherokee top that is 28.5 inches. One of my fave scrub tops!

2. Need help to understand nursing theory: Roy Adaptation Model

   chicagrl replied to emmilee's topic in General Students

   I am so confused by it too. As a first year nursing student who is overwhelmed by info overload, I find it very frustrating that all of our clinical paperwork must be filled out according to the Roy Model yet NO ONE has explained it very well. In fac...

3. care plan ? little objective data

   chicagrl replied to chicagrl's topic in Student Assist

   Daytonite: Thanks so much for your explanation and guidance! I don't think I have enough objective (or subjective either) data from my assessment to support the care plan for Ineffective gas exchange. (at least not the way I think my instructor will ...

4. care plan ? little objective data

   chicagrl replied to chicagrl's topic in Student Assist

   but i don't see any NANDA diagnosis that would pertain to this situation....

5. care plan ? little objective data

   chicagrl replied to chicagrl's topic in Student Assist

   nevermind , i see there is a section of them under safety. i will post again with anything i come with to see if i am going in the right direction...

6. care plan ? little objective data

   chicagrl replied to chicagrl's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks She had a fire in her kitchen. I did not see a NANDA listing for that type of thing : safety, evaluation of her living situation etc.

7. care plan ? little objective data

   chicagrl posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi I am hoping for a bit of guidance. I have to do a care plan and can't come up with anything so far. My pt was 84 and in for smoke inhalation. She was fine by the time my clinical day arrived. Her vitals were within range, and she had no IVs or ox...

8. RN to BSN online -- Illinois programs (SIUE, UIC, MCN, etc.)

   chicagrl replied to erin3900's topic in Online Learning

   IN chicago Thanks though :)

9. RN to BSN online -- Illinois programs (SIUE, UIC, MCN, etc.)

   chicagrl replied to erin3900's topic in Online Learning

   bump :) anyone on allnurses taking RN to BSN coursework in ILLINOIS? I would love some info from those with firsthand experience. Do any hospitals pay for ADN TO BSN completion? Thanks

10. Help with Care Plans

    chicagrl replied to rn/writer's topic in General Students

    Thanks Daytonite! The problem is , I don't have any answers. I was only with her for about 5 hours this am. She had just finished the blood transfusion and SAID she felt better - they drew blood to check her levels but I don't have the results. ...

11. Help with Care Plans

    chicagrl replied to rn/writer's topic in General Students

    hi daytonite, I had a pt today who had gbp surgery 7 years ago. she was hospitalized b/c her primary care physician requested she get blood. her h&h levels were low. do you think I could use #2 or #3 from you list above ? I am having tr...

12. Care Plan...not quite Hospice

    chicagrl replied to chicagrl's topic in Student Assist

    THanks ..funny how my instructor did not mention any of these..perhaps too advanced for first semester...probably not?

13. Building/gaining confidence

    chicagrl replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    And the "competition" will never end -just don't play into it....Think about it....don't *some* people always want the "best car" or have the "most gifted child" etc....It happens in every facet of life. Just b/c someone aces a test does not mean ...

14. Care Plan...not quite Hospice

    chicagrl posted a topic in Student Assist

    I don't know how to do a care plan for someone who seemed to be in pretty bad shape. 80 yr old female who had been in CCU for 2 weeks (came in coherent and had been gardening and mobile days earlier) she was transferred to med/surg and the family wa...

15. RN Grad starting fresh in the ED!

    chicagrl replied to roses1130j's topic in Emergency

    How wonderful! I hope I feel the same way when I am a new RN, no matter what dept I work in. I think it is great that you are surrounded by people who want to share information/educate!