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1. Help with a question, please...

   jobear replied to plumrn's topic in General Students

   Good question. Matt, I am wondering about the ejection fraction and alterations in blood pressure related to hypertrophy of the hearts wall. If the kidneys and other hormone responses are working correctly and the blood pressure is low the SG will ...

2. I got my test results

   jobear replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Students

   thou shall not change answers is a good one. also, learn to trust your instincts and go with your gut ( the first answer ) if you don't know. Great job, keep up the good work Stef

3. How many of us are 25 - 35 yrs. old?

   jobear replied to fnimat1's topic in General Students

   I graduated at 34 and my girlfriend graduated at 52 ( check that out!) Better yet, my other girfriend graduated at 34 with a set of triplets, a nine year old daughter, plus she worked full time. Stef

4. How do you keep from getting sick???

   jobear replied to jaci's topic in General Students

   I have reciently read a study about immunity and colds. I don't recall the doctors name that submitted the story, but he said your current immune status has alot to do with it. I.E. If you are drug out you are more likely to contract colds and what...

5. Qualities of a good nursing instructor?

   jobear replied to cindyc139's topic in General Students

   You are one of a kind. It's nice to know that you want to make a difference. Psych nursing is difficult to teach because at times it is not measurable. Clear, concise objectives would probably make all the difference in the world. My instructor u...

6. Help! I'm looking for a 2 year school....

   jobear replied to remail99's topic in General Students

   Because of the shortage, Ohio is offering full ride if you can commit either one or two years of work. Check with the Ohio Board of Nursing to get a list of potential schools. Central Ohio Techincal College is expanding their two year program to ge...

7. Problem Student in our Class.

   jobear replied to Nurse2BinNC's topic in General Students

   I don't know how your program works, but my program offered different class time as well as clinicals. When the schedule comes out be nice and make small talk to find out what section she is signing up for. After you find out the goods, do a skip a...

8. ER rotation

   jobear replied to janleb's topic in General Students

   that's exactly what the doctor needs to order. you'll be supprised how far that boost will carry you. stef

9. New Hit Song!

   jobear replied to stevie b's topic in General Students

   oh- the pain it's too severe learning that JGA -hey it's a renal thing if you haven't gotten there yet. when you do you will know what I am talking about. good luck, sounds like you are having fun. stef

10. Care Plan

    jobear replied to CaliLVN's topic in General Students

    Hey Sandra, LOL, I know what you are talking about with that connect thing. How about a Potential risk for cardiac dysrhythmias. Potential being the word! I know this is only a one part dx, but maybe you can slide it in at the bottom tehehehe. I...

11. Need A Shoulder

    jobear replied to angelina28's topic in General Students

    Hi Tammy, Sorry to hear about the bad time you are having. It seems as if your teacher is overstepping her authority. In my school, we were bound to the rules and regulations of the school hand book as well as the nursing program guidelines. Do he...

12. I think I bombed...

    jobear replied to jschut's topic in General Students

    GRAB AS MANY NCLEX BOOKS AS YOU CAN. NCLEX BOOKS WILL TAKE THE BLA, BLA BLA OUT OF LECTURE. SCAN OVER YOUR NOTES AND PRACTICE. KAPLIN MAKES A TEST TAKING BOOK THAT IS GREAT (CANT SURVIVE WITH OUT THIS BOOK!) GOOD LUCK, AND JUST REMEMBER C=RN:)

13. I NEED HELP!!! With the Skeletal System..

    jobear replied to angelina28's topic in General Students

    CHECK OUT YOUR LIBRARY ON CAMPUS. THEY SHOULD HAVE A SECTION OF OLD ANATOMY BOOKS. MAYBE ONE OF THE OLD BOOKS WILL BE MORE HELPFUL. ALSO, I MADE UP STUPID SENTENCES FOR EACH BONE. GOOD LUCK:)

14. Question re: Chem as a pre-req for A&P..please help!

    jobear replied to marci3335's topic in General Students

    THE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT CHEMISTRY / PHYSIOLOGY IS THE INTRACELLULAR AND EXTRACELLULAR IONS. YOU WILL REVISIT THESE SUBJECTS IN YOUR MED SURG CLASSES (RENAL AND HEART). OTHER THAN THAT, ASSIGNING CHARGES AND ALL THAT OTHER BLA, BLA, BLA YOU WIL...

15. need expert advice

    jobear posted a topic in Case Management

    I am a new nurse with an ADN degree. My desire to become a nure was driven by the need to want to help people. I am finding that floor nursing is not what I signed up for. Floor nursing is taxing because in my heart I am unable to deliver the care...