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  1. What is "scrubbing" what is "circulating"

    Brainyheart replied to Darth Nightingale's topic in Operating Room

    Here's a (relatively) newbie answer: The circulator does a lot of the prep work in the OR (e.g., sets up suction, catheterizes the patient, helps w/positioning, etc.), and then stands outside the...

  2. Desperately need help with dosage calculations

    Brainyheart replied to ER-RN2009's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Helpseeker, My best advice would be to get yourself a copy of Anna Curren's "Dimensional Analysis for Meds." It is one of the clearest and most useful tools for learning med calc that I have EVER...

  3. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    Brainyheart replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Emma, I am so sorry this is happening to you...lots of terrific advice has already been given, so this might not seem worth much: please go RIGHT AWAY to see what kind of counseling support your...

  4. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    Brainyheart replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Regis College-Lawrence Memorial Hospital Collaborative ASN Program. Will graduate (hopefully!) in May

  5. Enodcrine System - Help!

    Brainyheart replied to lilmrsnurse's topic in General Students

    Also Google "endocrineweb" and you'll find a great "non-expert" site w/good explanations. I used my pharm book, too, which had a terrific basic explanation of the pathophys at the beginning of the...

  6. Just barely failed...need encouragement

    Brainyheart replied to erikam's topic in General Students

    Hi, Erika. Please don't give up! A handful of students in my class failed both the final and the retake, so they'll have to redo the course. But the rest of us will be there to support and help them....