blueyesue

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1. Online NP Programs

   blueyesue replied to kimbalotz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am currently studying at Frontier Nursing University and highly recommend the program. It is based in Kentucky and has a rich history, and a great reputation. There are a couple required campus...

2. The Problem with Nursing

   blueyesue replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   This may seem simplistic, but other people's opinions shouldn't be the reason for entering or leaving a profession. What matters is your opinion of what you do and how well you do what you do. While...

3. The problem with multiple preceptors...

   blueyesue replied to Loque's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I completely understand how frustrating this is. By my 6th week I have had NINE preceptors. Some of whom have just got off orientation

4. I need help with doing a care plan for a patient starting on insulin

   blueyesue replied to shellzbellz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I think a lot of people can get hung up on "related to" and the "as evidenced by" (also called "manifested by") "Related to" is the cause (etiology) of the diagnosis. For instance: my acute back pain...

5. Heads up to all new nursing students:

   blueyesue replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   The OP is correct that each person is different, but let me add that there is a reason the majority of current and past nursing students say nursing school is hard. (it is). However, keep in mind that...

6. Nursing Character Names

   blueyesue replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

   Here are a few: Tacky Jackie Dan Druff Joe Lee

7. How do you draw up meds for IVP?

   blueyesue replied to FineAgain's topic in Medical-Surgical

   That's how I was trained. If fluids are not infusing I flush, push the med, flush. If fluids are infusing I just push. (all things being compatable of course)

8. took the nclex yesterday, shuts off @ 75, did the pvt, went straight to cc page

   blueyesue replied to jasper2727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   There is still a chance you passed. Only the good pop up is fully reliable. Keep checking. With the amount of studying you have done and the experience with the exam I would be surprised if you failed...

9. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

   blueyesue replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

   Just sayin' (music parody begins at 50 seconds into video)

10. A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    blueyesue replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. How many places have you applied so far? 1 2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings? 1 regular 3. How many have you heard from one way or the other? 1 4. Any job offers yet? Yes was...

11. Question about how blood becomes oxygenated.

    blueyesue replied to NurseBoy54's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are absolutely correct. It is easy to get things switched around expecially when you read something wrong. :)

12. Question about how blood becomes oxygenated.

    blueyesue replied to NurseBoy54's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is true except in the case of the lungs. The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the

13. Free CNA training video series

    blueyesue replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are welcome.

14. Nursing abroad, nurses without borders???

    blueyesue replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    As always be careful to find a reputible place. I learned the hard way by contacting an organization through missionfinder.org and when I went to the location I found out they are crooks using an...

15. Supplies/Tips for LPN School

    blueyesue replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!! I would recommend a large desk calendar or the Uncalendar. Organization and time management are