425april ASN, RN

425april has 1 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Behavioral Health.

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1. Magazine/Journals

   425april replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Students

   No problem. I am always glad to help in any way I can. There is so much out there in literature for us student nurses. Good luck.

2. molar pregnancy

   425april replied to 425april's topic in General Students

   Yes, indeed. This is a very sad case. I work on Behavioral Health in the local hospital, and I love my clients. This client is Schizoaffective and is not fully aware of what is going on . I am going to attempt to observe during her surgery, and be pr...

3. molar pregnancy

   425april posted a topic in General Students

   I have a patient that has been diagnosed with a molar pregnancy,and this client has the appearance of a third trimester pregnancy. Is it typical for someone to go this long without intervention?

4. Magazine/Journals

   425april replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Students

   I agree with "medicalnerd". I, too have really enjoyed the "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" and the "Nursing 2008". They have some great articles that help you understand what you hear in lectures. Good investment to make.

5. Hesi Rn Exit Exam

   425april replied to kind-hearted08's topic in NCLEX

   I know how you feel, Kindhearted-08. I took the HESI and purchased a book called Med Surg Success. Also, the "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy" books are very helpful. Study up on your med surg and dosage calculations. Also , brush up on your assessme...

6. Will you work during a Pandemic?

   425april replied to Goju's topic in COVID

   All of these are such good points. I would be dedicated as a nurse to the people we help, but, with a family at home, it would be very difficult to decide which place to serve first. It will take all of our combined talents and skills to combat a ...

7. Will you work during a Pandemic?

   425april replied to Goju's topic in COVID

   hmmm. After that description I would have to say "no". I agree that I cannot do much to help without PPE. My clients come first, however, I have a family that needs me also. That would be futile, given that info on percentages.

8. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

   425april replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   All the time. I work a 12 night shift and always take the opportunity to sing the praises of "allnurses.com". I find out that many of my co-workers enjoy it also.

9. Trauma In Peds

   425april replied to 425april's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks,Daytonite. That is just what i needed to hear.

10. Trauma In Peds

    425april replied to 425april's topic in Student Assist

    I really am just unsure about my priority diagnosis, and which ones to use because there is so much. It is a little overwhelming, this being my first trauma case. I can just use what advice I have gotten so far. I am just so excited to have people...

11. Trauma In Peds

    425april replied to 425april's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks for all that information. Sounds as if you are a wonderful source for information. My client had all the issues you mentioned , such as bowel and bladder, turning, and bathing taken care of by the dedicated nurses on staff. His dad comes in an...

12. Trauma In Peds

    425april replied to 425april's topic in Student Assist

    Hello again. Sorry for the misuse of capital letters. :zzzzz No offense intended. I am just new to this and I am learning as I go. In reference to responses to my thread, my client was in t-boned with an automobile on an atv and presented to the...

13. Trauma In Peds

    425april posted a topic in Student Assist

    good morning, all. any advice on a third dx for a peds client with a l sub. hematoma, gcs 6, strep. pnem. infection, and sub. clav. line? so far i have, ineffective airway as first, hyperthermia as second, now i am torn between r/f impaired skin or r...

14. i'm all out of ideas for interventions!

    425april replied to tspink08's topic in Student Assist

    i am not sure what a concept map is. is this like a care plan? what are your goals? what interventions do you have so far? we'll put our heads together and come up with some more. don't forget about your therapeutic interventions,such as teaching and...

15. Risk for Falls: Nursing Care Plan and Diagnosis

    425april replied to allnurses's topic in Student Assist

    hey snowkie, i know where you are right now. i am a third sememster nursing student and i remember those days. first, always remember your nursing diagnosis has to be in a priority order. you know, airway first, breathing second , and circulation t...