coastiewifejenna

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1. NVCC Class of 2013 Meet and Greet + Q&A

   coastiewifejenna replied to callduck's topic in Virginia

   Just FYI. The AHA changed its standards for CPR. Its chest compressions first and then 2 breaths. Take it from someone in EMS! Congrats to all who got in. See you in class:)

2. Looking for EMT's who are now in nursing school

   coastiewifejenna replied to sjparks's topic in General Students

   I totally agree with Mike Fungin. The teachers were so focused on why I changed fields and not that it matters but my husband is in the military and I needed something I could do in Alaska on base. There were times when I would be put on the spot a...

3. Looking for EMT's who are now in nursing school

   coastiewifejenna replied to sjparks's topic in General Students

   Hello. I was an EMT and then a paramedic and now I am a nursing sudent. For the difference was that as a medic, it was more focused on what you will see in the field. And there was not as much of "In the real world we do this but on paper you need t...

4. My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

   coastiewifejenna replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

   I also agree with the Sharpie fine point. It won't bleed when wet but I use the one with the cap. I always click the pen out when it is in my pocket:( (I got black ink on my all white scrubs. very bad) And yes you will have to threaten the co wor...

5. Can a female have a reaction to a depo shot?

   coastiewifejenna replied to barefootlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I guess I just was looking for a personal experience story. Just a rough timeline or guestimate.

6. Can a female have a reaction to a depo shot?

   coastiewifejenna replied to barefootlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   SO I called my NP today and told her that I want to come off depo and go to that seasonale or seasonique and she told me that since I never had a period on the shot that she might have to induce a period for me and I am concerned because it has been ...

7. Can a female have a reaction to a depo shot?

   coastiewifejenna replied to barefootlady's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have been on depo for almost three years and I am getting ready to come off. My husband is in the coast guard and I don't get to see him much so it is not a huge concern. But I only gained 8 pounds (might have been that I am not 20 anymore too), ...

8. How many don't make it through?

   coastiewifejenna replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

   I heard that most RN grads have to do some sort of Med Surg before they can go into Peds or Lab-Del. Is it really like that? I just loved my Peds rotation but I just have a hard time putting my heart into MEd Surg.

9. help w/ HYPONATREMIA care plan

   coastiewifejenna replied to thefabulousmrst's topic in Student Assist

   My very first care plan is due monday and my hypocondriac patient was diagnosed in the ER with hyponutremia. I totally understand the frusteration and the confusion.

10. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    coastiewifejenna replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds very rough and I feel for you. Maybe you could work in a Peds office or maybe go back to school to be a Nurse Educator(at least there no one can really out you for anything because the nursing students don't know any better) Good luck in f...

11. I Made It

    coastiewifejenna replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    This is realy inspiring to me. My husband has been gone for almost three weeks for basic training in the Coast Guard and i won't be able to go and see him because his graduation is the the Friday before my comprehensive final. And I am in my first ye...

12. Will I ever become a nurse?!

    coastiewifejenna replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    I wish I would have started in as a CNA or started the LPN program first because it is a lot of work all at one time. But you have to do what works for you.

13. Will I ever become a nurse?!

    coastiewifejenna replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    For sure. When I took the test, I had to use the restroom and I didn't think that they would let me leave and come back and touch my test, so I didn't so as well as I had hoped to. You will be okay; remember that we all had to start somewhere.

14. What is the difference between a sitter and a cna???

    coastiewifejenna replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    I always tried to stop the Pt. from getting out of bed except for one time. I weigh about 110 saoking wet and I broke my L1, L2 and L3 in a bad car accident about 2 years ago. I am not on lifting restrictions but The patient was 320 pounds. I was t...

15. im confusing about Biology and Nursing major

    coastiewifejenna replied to jamiepkn's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing is your goal, I suggest to you that you take any and all the prereqs as possible. I took all of my chem, biology, microbiology, A&P i and II, and Comp I and II and Speech, Math for Meds, Algebra, and anything else that you did not acu...