Quailfeathers

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  1. How many recommend purchasing a PDA?

    Quailfeathers replied to jbjints's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school is now considering giving it's new students a PDA upon enrollment, they were including a laptop with enrollment. Quite a number of students I know use and love their PDA. I'm giving...

  2. Patient Clinical Review Project

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is my first clinical review project. I'd like to be able to keep the class somewhat interested by use of visual aids. The pt I will be presenting has an admit dx of ARF. Hx. ESRD, DM, CVA, HTN,...

  3. PN students/How far do you drive to attend class?

    Quailfeathers replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have to give you a hand:yeah:! I drive approx 15-17 miles door to door. If I didn't have any options for schools, I would have joined the ranks of students who commute so

  4. decannulation risk question

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In reading a pt. chart in clinical I noted "High decannulation risk score = 14". Unfortunately I don't understand what is the actual risk and what I should be monitoring for. The pt no longer has a...

  5. I C E......In Case of Emergency

    Quailfeathers replied to TazziRN's topic in Emergency

    I hear this about a year ago (I'm in Calif.) and included it in my cell. I didn't hear about making it ICE #1, 2, etc. however. I'm not sure how widely it's used, but it's a great idea and I hope if...

  6. Suggestions for Holiday CNA gifts?

    Quailfeathers replied to Elektra6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How about thinking of the feet? Like a small bottle of lotion and socks, or foot scrub and a pummel (sp?) stone? Or sock

  7. Medical Workers wearing scrubs to and from work, outside the Hospital, etc..

    Quailfeathers replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting topic of discussion. I'm a student and the only advise received regarding scrubs was to get out of them and slip into something else before going into the house for an immediate shower....

  8. Is it normal to be this exhausted after a 12 hr shift?

    Quailfeathers replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student at the moment, so I don't have experience with 12hr shift work yet, however, aside from diet, exercise, relaxing, etc. are you faithfully taking a GOOD

  9. compromising quality of care

    Quailfeathers replied to Sandi0302's topic in General Nursing

    A few months ago, I accepted a position with a ALF that had an Alzheimer's unit as well, to be trained as a medication assistant. I have 7 years experience as a CHHA and have a certif for gerontoloty...

  10. Terminology

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a medical term for "projectile vomiting?" Perhaps combining "emesis" with "rrhage" or

  11. Terminology

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there a medical term for "projectile vomiting?" Perhaps combining "emesis" with "rrhage" or

  12. I failed the interview personality test/survey!

    Quailfeathers replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Heaven's I feel SO much better after reading this thread! I'm in a p/t LVN program, I have owned my own small business (x2) for 20 years and wanted a less demanding, time consuming job while in...

  13. Burrow's Solution

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm looking for info on the use of Burrow's solution. I understand that it is an astrigent used to dry lesions. Can any of the wound nurses give me some info on how the solution is used? Is it used...

  14. Burrow's Solution

    Quailfeathers replied to Quailfeathers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the info! It would be interesting to see what wound care nurses' have to

  15. Saunders, Q & A or Comprehensive?

    Quailfeathers replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In preparation for the NCLEX we were told to answer 15,000 by the end of the program; we've just completed the first 6 mo of a 24 mo program, p/t. Naturally all our tests are NCLEX style; I assume...

  16. Saunders, Q & A or Comprehensive?

    Quailfeathers replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our school just gave us Saunders Comprehensive Review Edition 3. The CD Rom has all the questions (although I haven't installed it yet) The book appears to be a helpful review, divided into body...

  17. Found out about CNA's and stethoscopes

    Quailfeathers replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, how interesting. I'm a student and will be passing this info on to my classmates! Great advise from the nurse about infectious control and the tubing, too. Gotta love this

  18. Im A "failure.".....I screwed up in my first Bio exam in A & P 2! Give me some

    Quailfeathers replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Rnsoon, I'm a student as well. I agree that you shouldn't look at this one exam as you being a failure. The first test in any course will give you insight into how the tests are written, what the...

  19. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    Quailfeathers replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked with Alzheimer/dementia pt in a LTC facility and in private duty. There's a wonderful book The 32-Hour Day that has alot of helpful information on pt care/orientation. I agree that in...

  20. I Did It!!!

    Quailfeathers replied to heatherp75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :mortarboard: CONGRATULATIONS Heather,

  21. temptation in NCLEX preparation..

    Quailfeathers replied to gumdrop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As a student, our instructor already told us to complete/study 15,000 (yet, 15 thousand) questions before we complete the nursing program. So, I've already started doing NCLEX, even if at this point...

  22. is re charting legal

    Quailfeathers replied to capability's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've only completed my first quarter in a nursing program and know that recharting is illegal. Medical records are considered legal documents and the signature at the end of the charting is held...

  23. Refusing oral care!

    Quailfeathers replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Perhaps the resident is feeling overhelmed by all the losses experienced. Can you explain and leave some pink tooth sponges so the resident can do it themselves? I have found in home health duty...

  24. I Passed Nclex Pn Today

    Quailfeathers replied to nursemommy75's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Great news, thanks for sharing! :caduceus:

  25. Too Sensitive to be a Nurse?

    Quailfeathers replied to onexmorexgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with a lot of the previous posts; this is YOUR life and it's up to YOU to decide what you want to achieve. A good nurse, in my opinion, possesses compassion, which I define as the...