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I don't take your question as being harsh. Its a legitimate question and I really don't know what to say!! I did not have any problems with any of my previous calc exams. I wasn't the only student to get dropped from the program, there were quite a few of us.

Thank you for the advise! I met with the Dean and was told my options are to either apply as a new student and re-do the entire program, or to take a few courses in the LPN, get my LPN license and bridge to ADN. I asked if I could appeal to the reinstatement committe as I felt my prior reinstatment (due to necessary surgery) should not be held against me. I am in the process of doing this now. Wish me luck!

Thank you for your insight and advise. I don't really "think" I am a failure, it was just the way I was feeling at the time. I am in the process of appealing to see if I can get reinstated again. If not, I plan to attend the LPN program (several courses) and bridge to ADN. It wasn't part of my original plan but if it gets to me my goal then it will be worth it in the long run. I've brushed myself off and I refuse to quit. Thank you again for your posting and words of wisdom.:wink2:

We are required to maintain 75% on exams. Each semester a calc test is given and the first three semesters the required score is 90%. In 4th semester the required score on the calc test is 97%. All paperwork / careplans are required for clinical and is on a pass/fail basis.

I am a 4th semester nursing student and failed to pass the med calc test. I am not sure about other schools, but we were only allowed to miss one. I must now withdraw from the program. As if failing the test wasn't bad enough, my situation is even worse. I have already been reinstated once due to surgery so I can't even apply for reinstatement. Has anyone else ever been in my shoes or am I the only "dumb" person?? I feel like such a failure! All this hard work and only eight weeks of school / preceptorship before graduation. There are no other ADN programs in my area other than a private college (which only has provisional accreditation). I am considering transferring my credits to a local university that offers a BSN program but I don't even know if I would get accepted since I can't even pass a med calc test. Any comments or suggestions would surely help. I am still in shock and disbelief. I never, ever thought I'd fail due to med calculations!

CMCRN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Re: New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here: permalink Originally Posted by 1lvnurse Can someone PLEASE help me figure out how to calculate bolus and maintenance doses for MgSO4? I have tried to find info online explaining the calculation but have had no luck, and I have three dosage calc books but they are of no help either. The handout we were given is just plain confusing.... We do them separately. Bolus is 4 grams in 100 ccs given over 20 minutes which equals 300 ccs per hour. Maintinence is 50 grams in 500 ccs then at 2 grams per hour for 20 ccs per hour. The problem we were given is: prepare a 4gm bolus over 20 min followed by a maintenance dose of 2 gm per hour. Mainline is 1000 cc's D5W. We were told to know that each 10ml ampule of 50% solution of MgSO4 is equal to 5 gm -- so will need to add 8 ampules (40 gm to 1000cc's of D5W). We are suppose to figure out how many cc's per gram (would be 25cc's) then determine total cc's to be infused over 20 min (which would be 100cc's/20 min) then determine bolus rate per hour (would be 300 cc's/hr). From here we then determine the maintenance dose per hour which would be 50cc/hr. I am having a hard time trying to figure out the calculations for my next problem which is a 6gm bolus dose and 2gm maintenance dose. Any suggestions?

Can someone PLEASE help me figure out how to calculate bolus and maintenance doses for MgSO4? I have tried to find info online explaining the calculation but have had no luck, and I have three dosage calc books but they are of no help either. The handout we were given is just plain confusing....

I would recommend that you contact the college in CA where you plan to attend nursing school. Each school has degree sheets (a list of classes that they require before you can actually apply to the nursing program). Find out what classes you will need to take, then ask them if you take the classes in GA....can you transfer them to CA. Some classes will transfer, and others won't. I am sure you won't want to spend time taking classes that you won't be able to transfer. Once you find out which classes you need to take (pre-requisites) and which ones will transfer....then you can go to any college to take these. It doesn't need to be a college with a nursing program. I hope this makes sense. It can be confusing at first, but you will get the hang of it!:)

I am a 2nd semester ADN student. Last semester's schedule was: Tues / lab -8am-llam Tues / lecture 2-3:30pm Wed / lecture 2-3:30pm Thurs / clinicals 6am-1pm Next semester: Mon / clinicals 1pm - 9pm Wed / 2 lectures and a lab - 8am - 6pm Fri / clinicals 8am-1pm Sat / clinicals 3pm - 10pm

Welcome and don't worry, you will do just fine! I am a 2nd semester nursing student (48 years young!). Age is only a number, it does not define who you are. Many of the younger students tend to look up to older students. Be proud of who you are and what you are accomplishing! Good Luck, see ya around

You did the right thing! I am sure that this resident appreciates you for the professional care that she receives from you. I am glad that she bit this nurse! She has probably been given good reasons to defend herself in any manner that she can. As a nurse you are a patient advocate so stand up and be proud of yourself. If the facility chooses to continue to keep this person employed....take the next step and report it to your state! Keep your chin up, you arent' the one who did anything wrong.

Nursing school itself is not hard. The material / concepts are covered in lectures, practiced in labs, and applied in clinical settings. Hopefully you will have some decent instructors in your school! As stated in previous posts, the instructors are the judges and the jury. It doesn't matter what the book says....or anything else for that matter. What the instructor says is what goes. Many students do drop out due to the stress that instructors can create along the way. If you challege an instructor make sure you have your behind firmly planted in your saddle. It will be a long rough ride! Take it one day at a time, do what you need to do to make it through.........and know that you are not alone! Good Luck!

Nursing school is demanding and can be stressful at times. The most important aspect is simply learning how to organize and manage your time....sometimes easier said than done. You mentioned your friend crying and being stressed out. Perhaps this is her way of trying to cope and deal with it. It does not mean that you will react in the same manner. Relax and think postiive. Don't compare yourself to others.

Why not file charges against this Dr. for assault and battery??? Maybe it would teach him a lesson!

I would like to applaud you and give you a pat on the back! As a nursing student I have been taught that pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever he/she says it does! Obviously this Dr. needs to be informed that providing pain relief is considered a "basic human right," and is incorporated into the Pain Care Bill of Rights.....it is a legal right! I have also been taught that it is a nurse's responsibility to accept the patient's report of pain....and to act upon it! You did a great job!! Its also refreshing to hear that the Great White Wall does exist!! :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: :nurse: