ashleyv89

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1. 10 nursing diagnoses. Stuck.

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   It was a typo. Just mixed up the 7 and the 9 from typing too fast. Obviously there would be more nursing implications if he had a temperature of less than 80 degrees! I've never even seen someone with a temperature that low. There'd be a lot more wro...

2. 10 nursing diagnoses. Stuck.

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   97.9 axillary temp isn't hypothermic, axillary temps can usually be about 1 degree lower than oral. he will be NPO until resolution of the hematoma which could potentially take weeks. He was scheduled to start TPN either that night or the following d...

3. 10 nursing diagnoses. Stuck.

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you very much for your lengthy reply. I am a third semester nursing student, so a lot of the information is stuff I've already learned but great to be refreshed on it! I usually don't put so much emphasis on trying to "come up with" a bunch of ...

4. 10 nursing diagnoses. Stuck.

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks, I did have caregiver role strain down as one of the diagnoses I came up with. I feel like I'm overlooking something - everyone keeps telling me how they can easily come up with 15-20 diagnoses for their clients! I had a list of things that I ...

5. 10 nursing diagnoses. Stuck.

   ashleyv89 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am working up a full care plan for a pediatric patient that I had. This is a 6yo male, who has a duodenal hematoma after falling from monkey bars. He has an ng tube with low continuous suction, and a picc line. His doctor was ordering TPN for him, ...

6. (GPA) Question about HCC RN Program

   ashleyv89 replied to sparkles&rain's topic in Florida

   I thought there was no way in hell i would get accepted into the program, and i got lucky! my gpa was extremely low - 3.2 or 3.3 i don't really remember. it all depends on who has applied and what their gpa's are. what calley said about the college c...

7. Case Study - assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and other questions

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   Ah, yes, I am familiar with SpO2 :)

8. Case Study - assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and other questions

   ashleyv89 replied to ashleyv89's topic in Student Assist

   for the 3rd diagnosis i put Risk for ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion r/t decreased cardiac output i do not have any additional information other than what is given and we can not "assume" things about the patient, just use what what given to...

9. Case Study - assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and other questions

   ashleyv89 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I have a case study to do and I'm having a lot of trouble with it, even though it shouldn't be that difficult. Each question must be answered in 3-5 sentences. Here is the information: Mr. B is a 78yo patient admitted for chest pain. He reported not ...

10. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    Thanks. Our professor is already aware of the situation, we spoke to her about it yesterday before registration even opened because we had heard that this might be an issue. She said to email her if we didn't get in and she would do what she can. No...

11. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    to anyone who goes to plant city campus: why in the world did you all rush over to southshore? half of our class can't get back in to southshore for the fall, and we're all extremely close. we are so frustrated and know it was plant city students bec...

12. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    oh okay, so your test #3 is just a week ahead of ours then! well, i'm sure you're doing great and you're gonna be the best nurse for your patient!

13. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    wow, i've only had two tests - exam one for regular class, and the clinical calculations test. i think exam two will be next week. i started clinicals last week, and i totally psyched myself out before hand so had a hard time actually getting in ther...

14. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    Hope everyone had a good first week!

15. Roll call: Hillsborough Community College Spring 2011

    ashleyv89 replied to kristykat's topic in Florida

    Does anyone know if southshore campus bookstore is open? I thought i read somewhere that they are closed until the 9th! Also, do you know if Brandon campus sells the books we need? I have a feeling I'm going to have to make a trip out to plant city o...