GHC Fall Semester 2009

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GHC fall semester is going great! Lots and lots of fun. How do you guys in Marietta like your instructors?

Specializes in CNA- many years ago.

Hmmm....that sounds like an NCLEX question.

Let's see:

Temp- 101 I believe that unless it is over 102, then it's not a first priority.

Pulse- 115 Little bit fast, but at least you know his heart is beating.

BP- 160/95 This is high, but they are not going to die immediately from it.

Resp- 28 This is HIGH, and I would suspect their oxygen level would be hindered b/c of it. If they aren't

getting enough oxygen, the temp/pulse/BP won't matter because they could go into respiratory

failure.

That is my rationale. What do you other ladies think?

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I agree. Also the temp may be high if the patient is in pain.

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I asked the NP here at the hospital and she said that she would address the temp first. She said that the temperature can cause the other vital signs to become higher.

I agree with you hopeformelissa....I would think the resp rate should be addressed first???

I found this type of question on the cd of the fundamentals book...it really gets you to think.

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For the online sections, do you think we have to know specific information on the theorists (i.e) What are the 4 phases that Hildeard Peplau found? OR do you think they will be less specific like (i.e) who is the founder of modern day nursing? How are you all studying the information online?

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KB, can you email me a copy of the outline, also. The teacher's outline wasn't that detailed. Thanks! :)

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Starr, we might have to ask the instructor on that one. In the meantime, I am going to study all of it just to be safe.

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FYI... one of the GHC instructors has the Swine Flu. It doesn't say who, but that means it's a little too close to home. If it becomes a big problem, I guess they'll close school. I'm assuming that means all campuses. Who know? Here is the link:

http://www.romenewswire.com/index.php/2009/08/24/georgia-highlands-faculty-member-diagnosed-with-swine-flu/

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Starr- I am wondering the same thing. I am not going to study too in depth until I ask her tomorrow!!

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Specializes in Rehab, Geriatrics & School Nurse.

Hello everyone,

m I'm thinking about attending for the spring semester with getting pre-reqs out of the way..before I can bridge once I pass my LPN boards..how's the marietta campus and the school overall?

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I have just found out that the neuro assessment will be part of test 1. I am feeling VERY overwhelmed!!!!!!!!!

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Huh? Neuro is not on the test 1 material - who told you that?

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The teacher told me. She said that she just found out.

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