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1. Starting nursing school with an infant

   reidesert replied to Skiingnurse2b's topic in General Students

   Hi :) I just wanted to reply and offer some encouragement and advice about parenting and school. I begin my prereqs a week after my baby girl was born. I started nursing school when my son was 2...

2. Venting about classmates with families...

   reidesert replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

   I can't help to respond and I apologize in advance if I come off rude or inconsiderate. I haven't had adequate sleep and I am stressed out about an upcoming test. That being said, I just want to say...

3. Can someone look over my answers to this case study please :)

   reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks so much for your suggestions! I really appreciate that you took the time to read and comment. I forgot about the BNP and calling the RT is important too. Thank you!!

4. Can someone look over my answers to this case study please :)

   reidesert posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Critical Thinking Case Study and Study Questions Alterations in Function: Cardiovascular (1st page of our packet) You are caring for a 72 year old female client with congestive heart failure. The...

5. dimensional anaylsis & IV dosing

   reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I am totally confused. That is all the information she gave. She actually first came up with 500 units of insulin before break and then after she said that it was too much and she made an error. When...

6. Case Study help

   reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks Daytonite! I feel so overwhelmed with all the information and everything we have to learn. Being a great RN seems so far away. Thanks for all your

7. dimensional anaylsis & IV dosing

   reidesert posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I do all my math using the dimensional analysis. It got me through 1st semester just great. I am really not understanding the IV dosing questions and how to set this problems up since the text book...

8. Case Study help

   reidesert posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   We were assigned a case study. Here a few of the questions and my answers. Could someone read it over and let me know if I am on the right track? okie-dokie- here it is You are caring for a 66 year...

9. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

   reidesert replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

   When you zone into a drug commercial while watching television and you wonder what the prescribed dose would be, how you would reconstitute and how many mL you would give. ITS SICK SICK

10. Handwashing ?

    reidesert posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We had a take home assignment for Infection Control. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the correct answer for this question about hand washing. For routine client care, the Centers for Disease...

11. What kind of Backpack?

    reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just went with a High Sierra Backpack I found at Mervyns on sale. It has nice cushioned straps and a belt around the middle for some added support. I don't see myself bringing all my books to class...

12. What kind of Backpack?

    reidesert posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am looking for a backpack. A When I was in school for my BA in Psych I went through six bags in four years. I am looking for something that can withstand my abuse. I also have to carry my Medela...

13. Are there any College of the Desert students out there?

    reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow Daytonite-thats crazy that you lived in the desert. I really love the desert even though it gets so blazin hot. I have lived both on the east and west coast and love love love the west coast. How...

14. Are there any College of the Desert students out there?

    reidesert posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just wondering if anyone is awaiting COD Fall ADN program or if anyone is in the

15. Dosage problems-can someone check my answers?

    reidesert replied to reidesert's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Daytonite! I really appreciate the help. I am stuck on one question. I think the fractions are throwing me off. I am not sure how to set it up. I know I must convert the gr to mg and I can do...