sarahmac09

sarahmac09

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About sarahmac09

I work on a med/surg floor in a 77-bed, acute care hospital.

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  1. I am so happy to see this article on AN! Wonderfully written and highly informative, OP! Pronouns and names are a huge issue for those struggling with gender identity. Getting these right is the simplest way to begin developing a trusting relationshi...
  2. Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

    I think a lot of the posts seem negative because this is our place to vent! lol. I personally have a serious love-hate relationship with nursing school. If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of having a lengthy to-do list and slowly checking those items o...
  3. Care Plans

    I really enjoy creating and writing out care plans. Am I insane? I get excited about the interventions and rationales that go right along with patient care goals and I don't even mind spending hours on one care plan. I feel like I learn much more abo...
  4. Care plan question

    @lvnlrn honestly I'm not sure. I figured his O2 saturation would be well below 98% and/or he would be on oxygen but alas that was not the case.
  5. Care plan question

    I was just answering your question... I wasn't trying to insult your intelligence (sorry if it came across that way)! According to my care plan book, Ineffective airway clearance can manifest in patients with COPD. Since the pt is unable to create a...
  6. Care plan question

    He is end-stage COPD which is why the palliative care order was ordered. I'm not sure if it was comfort care, but the case study says that he is "tearful" and "voices a fear of dying" which is why I chose death anxiety. His b/p and pulse are normal, ...
  7. Care plan question

    I'm currently working on my second care plan for a case study before we start going to LTC facilities next week. This is my assessment info: Objective: 1. T 97.7 oral, P 86, RR 21, O2 sat 98% on room air 2. no edema, less than 3 second capillary refi...
  8. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    thank you so much!
  9. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    Yes! For some reason I wasn't understanding the concept of a syndrome diagnosis but having it written out/explained more in depth helps. Thank you!
  10. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    So, for example (I'm using the one in my book), if a patient is immobile due to a medically diagnosed issue, the Syndrome Diagnosis "Risk for Disuse Syndrome" is just the guidelines of things to keep an eye out for like pressure ulcers, constipation,...
  11. I'm studying for my first exam and I'm a bit confused about the differences between a Syndrome Diagnosis and other diagnoses. If a patient is given a syndrome diagnosis (such as Risk for Disuse Syndrome), is this just a more complex Risk Diagnosis? O...
  12. Nclex prep-only read the correct answer?

    I feel like it's more beneficial to go through and learn WHY those other answers were incorrect. If you can't understand the rationales behind correct/incorrect answers you aren't really doing yourself any favors. Just my opinion I suppose.
  13. Managing your time...?

    I just started my upper-level nursing courses, but I think something that will work wonders is to STAY AHEAD of schedule! Never allow yourself to fall behind on reading and assignments. Create calendars, schedules, etc. to help you stay organized. I'...
  14. Can an introvert succeed as a nurse?

    You can definitely be a nurse! I think a lot of the time introverts have an advantage in that we tend to be more empathetic and aware of others' moods and needs (even if they can't vocalize them).
  15. How much do you owe in student loans?

    I will owe over 200,000 by the time I graduate. I've been out-of-state at both of the major universities I have attended, including the university where I'm working towards my degree currently. I used to spend quite a bit of time crying about how ins...