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1. An NCLEX question for you.

   autolink replied to Lev's topic in General Students

   We are not looking at single number HR:107. It is the fact that the client's admitting Dx is Alcohol Withdrawal and with that being said, we have to consider the presenting Sx as a diagnostic criteria. In this case, tachycardia is related to the auto...

2. Pursue NP or PA for ER?

   autolink replied to Smwright19's topic in General Students

   It wouldn't hurt to take general chem, physics, and organic chem I+II. These are the main classes you need to fulfill the requirements of a PA school.

3. Pharmolcology

   autolink replied to mmrox92's topic in Student Assist

   You can give beta blockers to clients with HTN. Beta blockers are excellent agents, however, the downside to it is the bradycardia. So what might be the nursing intervention be? Monitor the heart rate. Also any widening of the qrs or prolonged QT int...

4. Taking NCLEX tomorrow

   autolink replied to Jessy926's topic in NCLEX

   Take a breather and focus on staying calm and getting at least 8 hours of sleep.

5. Pursue NP or PA for ER?

   autolink replied to Smwright19's topic in General Students

   You can work in the ER in either profession; however, some states may not allow you to work in the ER either case. The two professions have similar responsibilities but the main difference is the model of practice. PA follows the traditional medical ...

6. Classes to take while waiting

   autolink replied to bridgegeisler's topic in General Students

   You could be ahead and start reading in advance.

7. Pharmolcology

   autolink replied to mmrox92's topic in Student Assist

   What exactly are you having difficulty in? Remembering the class? Actions? Side effects?

8. Tattoos!

   autolink replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

   tattoos are no longer as taboo as they once were; however, if your employer has a policy and procedure on it I would be careful.

9. Failed NCLEX - need advice

   autolink replied to rubyola's topic in NCLEX

   Hurst is a little too easy for some reason

10. An NCLEX question for you.

    autolink replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Body aches are vague. There are no other indications of ACS. Also even if if it is ACS mortality rates are 4%. Mortality rate of DT IS 5-15% depends on ICU setting.

11. Coagulation Panel Question-HELP

    autolink replied to nursecasey12's topic in Student Assist

    It is not about timing in this situation. The reason why the PT/aPTT are not abnormal is because the client does not have the lupus anticoagulants. If the client had SLE or other phosholipid abnormalities it would alter these particular lab values. T...

12. Finals Week Need Study Tips

    autolink replied to my4helpers's topic in Student Assist

    Your professors are not going to test you on the minute details. Now if your professors are using test bank questions there is no point in reading anything since most test bank questions are word for word. Just go over your highlights and study nursi...

13. An NCLEX question for you.

    autolink replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    I would also choose 1 considering the person is experiencing acute etoh withdrawal. Safety is a concern and without further Tx, the client is likely to experience delirium tremens. Client 3 is obviously exhibiting early signs of Sickle Cell Crisis an...

14. Shut off at 83 questions

    autolink replied to MeganStar's topic in NCLEX

    How were the level of questions? Were they difficult or easy? A friend of mine just passed with 75 and said majority of the questions were tough. Then again it is subjective. Good luck.

15. Failed NCLEX - need advice

    autolink replied to rubyola's topic in NCLEX

    I am currently using the HURST review and their videos does not seem to be comprehensive as I thought it would be. It does help as a refresher, but I believe that Saunders can do the same thing if not better. If you core content is what you are lacki...