hakuna_matata

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1. Reported to BON because of eating disorder!?!?

   hakuna_matata replied to RoamFreeRN's topic in Recovery

   WOW---Im sorry you are going through this. This is why I encourage all nurses, esp, students to be familiar with what the BON can discipline for---it is crazy! DO NOT contact the board or give any statements w/o legal council. It sucks, but u need a ...

2. Where do I go from here??

   hakuna_matata replied to brylee621's topic in Recovery

   GET LAWYER ASAP! An adminstative lawyer with experience in handling professional liscence issues. It is imperative! Like previously stated it does vary from state to state but it isn't a good thing that you "blew" their letters off. Hopefully you hav...

3. What should I do?

   hakuna_matata replied to yoyo123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   They should certainly look only at the retaken grade. If you have troubles don't be afraid to take your concerns to the academic counselor and even the dean if you have to! Lots of people do and it def benefits them! Fight for what you want! It shows...

4. STUDENTS MUST KNOW!

   hakuna_matata posted a topic in General Students

   Oh my, I miss my job! I had it all....and I wasted it away. Nursing students please read your states regulations and practice acts! I know we rarely do or pay attention...cause we all know THAT won't happen to us! And even to us really good nurses. T...

5. Need help passing my second semester of nursing.

   hakuna_matata replied to rafiki121's topic in General Students

   Nursing tests and thinking like a nurse is a hard concept to grasp....it comes in time. Remember A & P and interventions. Read questions thoroughly, don't always go with your first thought. Use rationales and always think the A, b, Cs!!! If you a...

6. Best Men's Nursing Shoes

   hakuna_matata replied to Phillay632's topic in Male Students

   A good pair of Nike running shoes that are breathable and can take a beating in the washing machine. Running shoes.....cuz you'll b runnin'!!! ) But it's all good :)

7. Question about Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

   hakuna_matata replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Student Assist

   I believe the compensation comes from breathing off the buildup of ketones, such as in starvation or strict protein diets. The body goes into ketosis and the buildup of ketones can be smelled on the breath. Same as in diabetics going through DB ketoa...

8. First case study and nursing dx

   hakuna_matata replied to LJ85's topic in Student Assist

   Great! Your on track! First and foremost consider possible DVT as you mentioned. She displays positive Homans sign. Call MD asap regarding that, pain, and her HX AFIB. Question whether she was on anticoagulants for the AFIB and propholactically know....