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  1. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    SALT LOSS - S/S of Hyponatremia S - Stupor/coma A - Anorexia, N&V L - Lethargy T - Tendon reflexes decreased L - Limp muscles (weakness) O - Orthostatic hypotension S - Seizures/headache S - Stomach cramping
  2. Poll: Your school's grading scale

    My school's grading system is as follows: 93-100 A 85-92 B 77-84 C Lower than 77-you are out!!!! Clinical and labs are pass/fail! However, our grades are also weighted. Care plans, homework, presentations, quizzes, etc. are 10%; comprehensive final ...
  3. Grading Scale For Your Nursing Program........

    I just had to comment. My school is also set up as follow: 93-100 A 85-92 B 77-84 C Lower than 77-you are out!!!! Clinical/labs are pass/fail. I don't disagree so much with the school's grading scale, but that they weight the grades. Care plans, ho...
  4. Hi. I am in the first semester of nursing school. I have run into some things I don't know the meaning of when filling out my data base. What doe "nos" mean at the end of something, such as anemia "nos"? And "nec" for that matter? Also unfamilia...
  5. Anyone know about cochlear implants?

    Hi! I just thought I would let you know that my nephew is somewhat an exception to the rule. He lost his hearing at 6 months of age related to contracting spinal meningitis. He was actually the youngest patient Arkansas Children's Hospital had don...
  6. Help with Hygiene Scenario

    Thanks so much for your advice, and clarifying that for me. I believe you are the same person that answered my last question. I can't thank you enough. :)
  7. Help with Hygiene Scenario

    A client 75 years old, suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago resulting in paralysis of his left side. He states he doesn't want a bath, he can wash himself, and wants to be left alone. He is withdrawn and uncommunicative. Now, I am supposed to determine ...
  8. Brachial and Popliteal Pulse

    Thank you so much. This is wonderful information. It turns out I can feel the brachial on others, but not on myself. Even my instructor could not find mine. This made me feel a great deal better. :) I really appreciate the information on the pop...
  9. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    Hi. My name is Janice. I am 30, married, and the mother of three. I started nursing school this August. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, but know the effort is going to pay off in the end.
  10. Brachial and Popliteal Pulse

    Hi. I need help with finding the brachial and popliteal pulse. I am able to locate the pedal, carotid, temporal, radial, etc., but am finding it near impossible to find the brachial and popliteal. The brachial after a few hundred trys it seems, I ...
  11. ACT Scores

    I took my ACT about 4 months ago after being out of high school for 11 years. I used The Princeton Review, Inside the ACT 2003 Deluxe cd. It covers every area of the ACT, has practice tests, and gives other wonderful tips. It helped me score a 24....
  12. Micro and Patho???

    I haven't personally taken Micro and Patho in the same semester. I took Micro along with A & P II, and Patho with General Chem. They are both "challenging" classes. If you are determined and have done well in your other science courses, you wi...
  13. Took the ACT today ...ugh! Advice????

    You sound just like me. I took the ACT in high school, 12 years ago. I had to retake the ACT since the nursing school would only accept scores within the last 5 years. I felt exactly the same as you did on the Math section. I just knew there was n...
  14. I appreciate your opinion on the matter. She did have a lot of things on her desk and seemed to be looking at these items while we were talking. She probably was just having a rough day or was behind on her work. I was just concerned because she n...
  15. I just had my first nursing school interview. I was well prepared and was very pleased with how I handled myself during the interview. My concerns and questions are regarding how the interviewer handled herself. Do these interviewers normally cut ...