PsychNurseWannaBe

PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

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  1. Help for Pharm Exam

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to am0r803's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Number 4 is pretty easy to find as well in a drug book. Whip out the books and have some fun

  2. Help with A&P II question (Studying for midterm exam)

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Bananers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Research peripheral arterial disease (PAD). http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3020257 Why the nerve? Look up sympathectomy Why pain? ↓ blood flow (ischemia) to muscles and...

  3. Nursing Dx ?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, If you want to address the issue that he is having relapses because he is unable to implement DM management into his lifestyle, consider: Ineffective Therapeutic regimen management NANDA...

  4. Help- Prioritization of nsg dx help needed

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    PS... sorry you had a bad day. Remember to

  5. Help- Prioritization of nsg dx help needed

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    Hi, Impaired gas exchange: NANDA Definition: Excess or deficit in oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide elimination at the alveolarcapillary membrane. (It deals with the lungs/respiratory and the impaired...

  6. Just bombed my first Peds exam

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to neej29's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear about your grade. Those little guys can be a tough subject to understand. A little tip... pay extra attention to age and time. If the question has a 6 month old... 2 year old,...

  7. Nursing Dx for DKA patient

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to MB37's topic in General Students

    My main point with this med vs nursing dx... is do your own assessment and plan the care accordingly. By looking for a nursing dx from a medical one does not address the patient. I have been seeing...

  8. Nursing Dx for DKA patient

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to MB37's topic in General Students

    But has the patient exhibited signs of fluid excess?? or fluid loss?? You can't just look at the typical signs of a med disorder and then slap a nursing dx on it. The nursing dx is for the patient....

  9. Nursing Dx for DKA patient

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to MB37's topic in General Students

    Hi, Don't go looking for nursing diagnosis for medical problems. It isn't how we do it. Regarldess of the diagnosis, our care plans are written for the patient and not their disorder. You mentioned...

  10. Do You Need Help Preparing For The Teas?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to kflynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Never a good idea to post email addy... you might want to edit it out

  11. Help With Physiological and Psychosocial Nursing Diagnosis

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, since a disturbed thought process affects the persons ability to interact with their

  12. Help: Pathophysiology, endocrine function question

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Review

  13. Took Nclex Yesterday, Please Read

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to llovely89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go!!! How does it feel?

  14. Decisions, decisions.

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think nursing would give you a broader area to work off... for example you don't have to always be a 40 hour a week staff nurse... you can go into insurance, pharmaceuticals, research, teaching,...

  15. Example Nursing Care Plan?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Dabighawk79's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have never heard of Ineffective protection or Infection, are these new ones from

  16. Cost of services

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to dennall's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you contact an insurance company... or maybe an insurance agent who sells medical ins? Maybe they would know claims stuff. I'm sure some one on this website might now some stuff or at least...

  17. Financial Aid - Special Circumstances

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have done a special circumstances for financial aid (FA). I had quit my job in August to start school in September. The aid package was really small. I contact FA office and had to write a letter...

  18. I want to change my name.....

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to jemommyRN's topic in General Students

    My friend got her financial aid all screwed up because of the name

  19. I need your advice ASAP

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to biafra's topic in Psychiatric

    I guess I would first talk to the person who hired you or the unit director. I don't even know if an expierenced RN could do everything you mentioned...and do it safely. Voice your questions and...

  20. Nursing Journal Article

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to RheatherN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're welcome and good

  21. Nursing Journal Article

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to RheatherN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, How about... defining the target population, demonstrating a need, prevention (primary,secondary, tertiary) and teaching (individual, family, community). If it is more research driven then take...

  22. Cogentin

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Psychiatric

    SE of haldol may get worse if you take cogentin. Taking the 2 drugs together can increase

  23. Help

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to holiphi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with underpaidRN... would love to help, but don't know where you need some

  24. Maternity Nursing

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to katrin0322's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does your college offer access to nursing journals like CINAHL or others? I think once you learn about the culture, you can than apply that info into a care plan. What are the family values of...

  25. Critical THinking questions

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to chellieB's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think one of the best things to invest in is an NCLEX review book. Lots of good critical thinking questions. Many come with a CD which makes it more interactive. People use different books. I...