nyemt195488

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1. Catheter questions

   nyemt195488 posted a topic in Student Assist

   ok i missed 2 weeks of school with pneumonia and finally was able to get the assignments that will be due monday when i go back to school. i missed the lectures on catheter care but have read the chapter twice in taylors fundamentals of nursing i ha...

2. Fundamentals of Nursing by Carol Taylor

   nyemt195488 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I fell down our stairs and broke my wrist last night, I am wondering if anyone is using or has used this book for Nursing I who would be willing to send me a copy of their notes until my wrist heals (it is my writing hand). I would simply type them ...

3. Has anyone taken Abnormal Psych?

   nyemt195488 posted a topic in Student Assist

   I graduated in 97 with an AS in Emergency Medicine, one semester short of a dual degree in Human Services. Well since I have decided to go back to the same school I graduated from to take nursing I am considering taking the remaining courses to get ...

4. Should I take Anatomy and Physiology I Alone?

   nyemt195488 replied to americanbeauty's topic in Student Assist

   I am taking A&P I this semester and then A&P II and Microbiology next semester. That is how they do it here. If you did ok in Algebra you should do fine in Statistics, its really just simple algebra math with different applications and conc...

5. wondering on what I should accept for my financial aid/loans?

   nyemt195488 replied to VM85's topic in Student Assist

   I have an associates degree already and was granted a pell grant. As for the stafford loans, when you complete your FASFA put on that you are interested in loans. Then the school will certify that you are interested in loans. Then they will tell yo...

6. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

   nyemt195488 replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing

   my school used the exact same book marieb human anatomy & physiology, i am also taking nursing i, abnormal psych, and a required pe class. i also have to refresh my intermediate emt for my fire department. my 2 year old is also starting early he...

7. Starting Nursing School in September 2008:)

   nyemt195488 replied to BigheartRN's topic in Student Assist

   Here are some packets that I gave other students also, it is great if you don't know a lot of math as it starts at the beginning with detailed answers all the way through. If you have any questions on it let me know. I also am starting in a few week...

8. mcg/kg/min

   nyemt195488 replied to iloveclay's topic in Student Assist

   you have four pieces of info a) 400 mg in 250 ml of iv solution b) running at 23ml/hr c) kg is 79.5 d) need mcg/kg/min therefore first determine how many milligrams/hour is being delivered by the iv pump. the rate of the iv (ml/hr) is divided by the...

9. wondering on what I should accept for my financial aid/loans?

   nyemt195488 replied to VM85's topic in Student Assist

   Mine was also similar and since I am commuting and have a 2 year old I accepted everything. Because the loans can be used for transportation, childcare, educational expenses, books, meals, etc...So I figured it an emergency came up I could request t...

10. For those starting Monday

    nyemt195488 replied to pharmgirl's topic in General Students

    I'm jealous. I don't start until the 25th. But this last week will be very busy for me. My fiance' are 3 months behind on planning our October 11th wedding, my 2 year old needs a physical for early head start, I have an iron transfusion scheduled, ...

11. Clinical Math

    nyemt195488 replied to Starfish1's topic in Student Assist

    Here is 2 math packets that really help with med math if you are confused. Any questions let me know.

12. MRSA and Isolation

    nyemt195488 replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    Having had both MRSA and VRE 5+ years ago as I patient I can tell you I cry everytime I need to be admitted to the hospital because I know that I am going to be on contact precautions which means my 2 year old cant see me. Now I completely understoo...

13. How much is everyone paying for books this upcoming semester?

    nyemt195488 replied to JoshuaC's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am taking Nursing I and A&P I, I was given a Fundamentals Book and study guide by someone who graduated 2 years ago. But even without that my books are going to cost me $1400, I am also required to buy a PDA $300 and the software from unbound m...

14. A&P and Nursing 110

    nyemt195488 replied to RNnTrainin''s topic in General Students

    At my school A&P I and Nursing I are taken fall semester, then A&P II and Nursing II in the spring, the following Fall we take Microbiology and Nursing III, and in the spring we take Nursing IV

15. Help Phenergan & Picc Line????

    nyemt195488 replied to 1_Dedicated_RN's topic in New Nurse

    I can't answer from a nursing standpoint, but I can from a patient standpoint. I have had 31 PICC lines mainly due to needing phenergan IV for gastroparesis. It did not need to be diluted for a PICC line, I just had to make sure I drew it up with ...