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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. Microbiology: Spring 2010

    blueyesue posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello. Anyone out there taking Micro this semester? I thought I would start a thread for us to talk and discuss microbiology for the semester. I am looking forward to it. What textbook are you going...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Nursing Character Names

    blueyesue replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few: Tacky Jackie Dan Druff Joe Lee

  8. 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)

  9. 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...

  10. 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)

  11. 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...

  12. 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. :)

  13. 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

  14. Free CNA training video series

    blueyesue posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here is a free CNA video series put out by Lippincott. I think it will be helpful for people starting out in the program or for those who want to refresh their skills. If you click on any of the 15...

  15. Free CNA training video series

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

    You are welcome.

  16. 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...

  17. Stay at Home Mom for 9 years......

    blueyesue posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am graduating in May, and I am quite nervous about not finding a job. Before entering nursing school I was a stay at home Mom for 9 years. Prior to that I had minimal CNA experience (took care of a...

  18. 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

  19. nursing diagnosis

    blueyesue replied to hello111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If he is stable, impaired verbal communication is a safe bet.

  20. Mathematically. challenged

    blueyesue replied to EJ_81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This will help put your mind at ease: Nursing math is pretty easy (at least in nursing school). I am at the end of third semester and so far it has been just formulas of basic addition, subtraction,...

  21. Taking pharm, physio, & microbio same semester??

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

    My advice: Don't take all those classes together. It may be doable for some people, but you want to give yourself time to learn the

  22. Help With Nursing Care Plan

    blueyesue replied to rachael-m's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    IMHO due to her dementia, her increase in care needs, urinary and stress incontinence etc I would focus my diagnosis more on the risks for skin

  23. Nursing Fundamentals

    blueyesue replied to Lovely86's topic in General Students

    I found nursing fundamentals to be one of the easier classes. My advice is to stay on top of the

  24. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    blueyesue replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    no this ain't no english class, Who needs english we's just jokin Around a bit english class is for

  25. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    blueyesue replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    What I really find funny is the irony in pointing out a grammatical mistake while making your own. :) You should have added a question mark on the end of the headline instead of a period. "Anyone...