dmw2489

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1. any advice?

   dmw2489 replied to dmw2489's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you both so much!! It feels good to hear that what im doing is ok and normal... I get so uptight especially with how are clinical instructors are, its like i have all of the information but within a second poof its gone. But thank you again fo...

2. any advice?

   dmw2489 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hello everyone, I am a senior nursing student taking Med Surg I. I just am in need of some advice on how to be more proficient in clinicals, I am a good student Ive never gotten below an 85 on a test (mental health was not a strong point for me lol) ...

3. I'm I getting this right

   dmw2489 replied to lahana24's topic in Student Assist

   GREAT POINT!! this is a priority also, even though in stage 1 there is NO broken skin as of YET, pressure ulcers do tend to accelerate quickly if there is no intervention, if you do nothing for it right now it will just get worse, RISK for impaired s...

4. Case study help!

   dmw2489 replied to bri2012's topic in Student Assist

   remember ABC's as your priority!!! A=Airway... does he have a problem with airway? B=breathing... does he have a problem with breathing? C=circulation... does he have a problem with circulation? I would change the orders around slightly... but look a...

5. I'm I getting this right

   dmw2489 replied to lahana24's topic in Student Assist

   i know, but it will all fall into place... pretty soon they will just be coming to you when you look at some information lol!! I would also suggest a care plan book, they are really helpful! I can give you the names of the two that I have if you are ...

6. Help again. Nursing health problem peptic ulcer perforation

   dmw2489 replied to marilyn1711's topic in Student Assist

   here is something that i see, his H&H is low, what does that effect? to add to that what meds is he on? and what are some of the side effects of the meds? (I am thinking of some specific class that there is a possibility he is on) also in his hx ...

7. Need help with NANDA dx

   dmw2489 replied to grensa's topic in Student Assist

   umm what about risk for impaired skin integrity, if it was an open fracture risk for infection, not sure what types of meds he is on specifically pain control but if so depending on which med - risk for constipation, risk for deficient fluid volume c...

8. I'm I getting this right

   dmw2489 replied to lahana24's topic in Student Assist

   the nursing dx is fine, but your related to cannot be a medical dx, which a pressure ulcer is... you could use skin breakdown, tissue damage... as long as it is not a medical diagnosis, but you can then add secondary to pressure ulcer AEB stating pai...

9. Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic IV Solutions

   dmw2489 replied to CHovs's topic in Student Assist

   Here is the thing, dextrose in the bag is hypertonic once infused into the body becomes the solutions osmolality, d5w, if you take out the dextrose and you just have the water what kind of solution is that? its hypotonic, (water doesnt have the same ...

10. Best Books for improving Test Taking Skills & Critical Thinking?

    dmw2489 replied to sjmagri's topic in Student Assist

    Fundamentals Reviews & Rationals -Mary Ann Hogan http://www.amazon.com/Prentice-Hall-Reviews-Rationales-Fundamentals/dp/0132240785/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316877036&sr=1-2 this is the amazon link, the success books are also gr...

11. Help! My first Care Plan! Diagnosis help needed!

    dmw2489 replied to sjmagri's topic in Student Assist

    alot of nursing dx have changed since 2007- i would get an updated book, i use nursing care plans by gulanick/myers, and the sparks and taylor book that was mentioned above. but dont forget that it has to be tailored to YOUR pt. a book will not give ...

12. Teaching Role Play Project

    dmw2489 replied to fostersgirl69's topic in Student Assist

    a big one that i would cover would be positioning... b/c obviously if she has had aspiration pneumonia 12 times teaching wasnt effective the first 12 times eeekkkk..... i would also teach the basics of caring for the peg, and feedings (are they getti...

13. Best Books for improving Test Taking Skills & Critical Thinking?

    dmw2489 replied to sjmagri's topic in Student Assist

    i would also add in funamentals reviews and rationals, it gives you an outline of important information as well as having questions. I have used all 3 of these books (fundamentals success, test success, and the reviews and rationals) they really do h...

14. Level 1 student; help me out if you can

    dmw2489 replied to tarotale's topic in Student Assist

    questions are different and no take time to get used to what they are REALLY asking for, is it assessment or implementation, remember safety is always a priority, books i would suggest would be: Fundamentals - reviews and rationals by mary ann hogan ...

15. Physical Assessment Help!

    dmw2489 replied to scharette's topic in Student Assist

    Hello, our school isnt picky on how you get the assessment done as long as you get all the information, i seem to do this a different way then head to toe, for example i am on a respiratory unit in clinicals for this rotation so, the first thing i d...