KST1123

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1. Need LVN and RN advice !

   KST1123 replied to kerybery83's topic in General Nursing

   I was in a similar situation back 15 years ago and I did the LVN route and I am so glad that I did because it was proof that I love what I do and it made good money for me. Now I am attempting to get through RN school (ADN) and the one thing is the...

2. ARDS vs ARF???

   KST1123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Adult Resp. Distess Syndrome vs Acute Respiratory Failure Can someone tell me how to tell the difference between the two. The only thing I think is something to do with the PaCo2 level? Please help. Thank you.

3. Broad quest. re:pregnancy, skin ulcers, eye infections

   KST1123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   1.Do you tell a 2 y/o your pregnant? Not sure whether it's a good idea and lets her adjust, or wait because she really doesn't have a concept of time, or don't say anthing at all just incase something happened. 2.When pulling/repositioning a patient ...

4. Newborn blood testing?

   KST1123 replied to KST1123's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for replying!!!! Great help!

5. Newborn blood testing?

   KST1123 replied to KST1123's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you......really appreciate your reply!

6. Newborn blood testing?

   KST1123 replied to KST1123's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, I really appreciate your help!

7. Newborn blood testing?

   KST1123 posted a topic in General Nursing

   General question. When do newborns have blood drawn....at birth? and then how often after that? Is it done only after birth and as needed if results are abnormal or is there a routine to it.....the following day? 6 week checkup? etc.? I have no ide...