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Yes. Unfortunately dimensional analysis is required for our program. We do have to show our work and how we got everything and they collect our papers afterwards. We do have a dosage competency exam and have 2 attempts. If you fail the exam you fail the semester. These tips have worked great, however! A lot of helpful tips. Practicing everyday helped a lot, using outside resources. I got a 95 on my second exam hopefully moving forward it stays the same.

Thank you so much for your tips. I have been practicing dimensional analysis everyday and it definitely is a matter of practice practice practice, and also running those numbers through calculator more than once!! great tips, they've helped a ton.

Okay, so I just started dosages last week. I am in an accelerated 5 week course. I took my first exam today and my score was horribleeee!! Please send tips and tricks that helped you with dosages. I did not practice as much a I should've, so moving forward I plan on practicing everyday. It's just so nerve-wrecking. I hated math growing up and try to avoid it at all cost but now as a nursing student you need it!

Is it true that nurses with ASN's are less likely to get into hospital settings?

Congrats and best of luck to you!!

@traumaRUs Hi, no narcotics were given. I was having pelvic pain. They drew blood for Labs. And the IV was still in my arm after being flushed. She thought I was going right outside, as I told her that I needed to step out to go get my son. But I left the hospital. I feel silly now, and bad. Had I been less vague the whole thing could've been avoided. Their frustration was that the nurse I spoke with thought I was going outside to get my son and coming back in. My frustration was that when I came back within minutes of them calling and had the IV removed I got an earful from multiple nurses. None of them were the original nurse that I spoke with before leaving. I apologized to both and said that I was rushing to get my son from the bus. Both said that I lied, and one told me that as a healthcare worker I should know better, and other patients could see/hear it so it was a little embarrassing. I'm not a healthcare worker I'm a first semester nursing student. I had my school scrubs on. But I'm aware now, I was in a rush and of course it'll never happen again.

@LovingLife123 understood. I did apologize profusely when I came back. I told them that I understand and I definitely understand why it's a serious concern. However, the comments from multiple nurses after the IV had already been taken out and the ones from the nursing station as I was walking by made me a feel a little uncomfortable as it was a genuine accident/misunderstanding. But I see what you are saying and appreciate your input.

@LovingLife123 yes. So I went to the nurses station and said that I had to step out to get my son. So understandably I think she thought that I was literally stepping outside to get him and come back in. She said that it was alright as long as I came right back. They called me literally 5 minutes after I had left the hospital and said the police would be called so I drove right back and was there in under 10 minutes. I definitely understand them being concerned about people doing drugs and such. I think I was more so frustrated because when I returned (within minutes) to have the IV removed, the nurse that came out said that I had lied, and that as someone who is going into healthcare I should know better and that it was suspicious. After the removal, I left and returned to the hospital with my child. And a completely different nurse asked if I had just been there. I told her yes and that I had to leave and get my son from the bus and she said "yes but you lied to us.

Does anyone have tips for studying for A&P?! I'm currently in A&P 2 and having issues retaining all of the information. classes are 5 weeks long and the chapters are so long. If anyone has any helpful tips or methods.

Will a nurse get in trouble if their patient leaves hospital without having IV taken out of arm? I am a current NEW nursing student, I am still taking my A&P's. I went to the ER due to pain I was having and had to leave to go and get my son from school. I admit, I was a bit frazzled and rushing and told the nurse I needed to step outside to go and get my son and come back. She said that it was fine as long as I came right back. I Did not realize that the IV was still in my arm until after I left. Hospital called within minutes and said that if I do not return, the police will be called to my house. I returned to the hospital within minutes of course, as it was a genuine accident. But the RN said that as a healthcare worker it was very suspicious to her and called me a liar. After having the IV removed, I left and returned to the hospital after getting my son. Upon being taken back to my room, another nurse mentioned that I had just been there. And I told her that I had to leave to get my son, and she said "yes but you lied to us". After I was discharged, I walked past the nurses station and heard them talking about how "she lied to us.” I'm a little embarrassed and frustrated, and wondering if I should file a complaint, however, I feel bad that I may have gotten someone in trouble. Is that why they were acting like that?