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I would like to know how do you assess for bruits and thrills of hemodialysis access sites? I realize this maybe a stupid question but I am a returning Lpn after many years and do not remember this topic at all.

I have completed Med Surg I and I am on to Psych . I got a 90 on the final! I am proud of myself because the test was not easy at all. I have not failed a test yet, (but have come close ). I hear Med Surg II is really difficult. I am really worried ...

I live in Michigan near Detroit, does anybody live in my area that is enrolled in a program like this? __________________ Kim I am not currently enrolled, but I know that Oakwood Hospital and St. John's Health Systems has this kind of program to enc...

I am a student and would like to know if taking an extra pathophysiology class would help with my critical thinking skills. Patho is already incorporated in my nursing program, but I would like is to greatly increase my critical thinking skills. This...

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! I TOOK MY FIRST OFFICIAL TEST TODAY AND I RECEIVED A 92%!!! The test was difficult and I was the last one to finish. I was so nervous and uncertain of my performance. I said a silent prayer and turned my test in. I AM SO ...

If a central line or picc line is clogged, what do you do to remedy this problem?

Thanks! The textbook reading I had went over my head. The link you gave explained it better.

Okay, I just started my nursing classes and we are studying the self care deficit theory by Dorothea Orem. It seems the program is based on this theory. I know we will doing careplans using this theory. I have done the reading and I am having a hard ...

I just bought "Fluids and electrolytes made incredibly easy "by Springhouse. I find it easier to understand than anatomy books. I hear this will a difficult subject in nursing classes and will give me the chance to get a jump on the subject. "Nursi...

I just spent 300.00 dollars on books. That is only half of the books that I need. I decided to wait until next payday to get the rest. I still will need to buy more books for next semester. I was planning to buy new living room furniture. I guess I ...

I know how you feel. I just finished my prerequisites and I will start the Nursing program Aug.23. I work 12hr shifts 7p-7a , eventhough I have 3 days off at a time, I cannot sleep at night. I am up all night until 7am easily. I sleep during the day,...

Thanks you all for answering my question. I work in LTC and I have a ESRD patient who has a A/V shunt. I've noticed while charting that bruits and thrills were noted frequently. I didn't have the heart to ask the know-it-all nurse that I work with {...

My name is Starr. I am 39 yr old, married with 4 kids and currently working 12hr shifts in LTC as a LPN. I am possibly starting the RN program this fall. I am so tired from taking prerequisites this year. I may decide to start in January instead.

I was offered the class at work. It was 3hrs long and we practiced different CPR techniques and hemliech maneuver for adults, children and infants. The test was 25 multiple choice questions. It wasn't difficult at all. Just pay attention to the prese...

I have a very frail thin 103 yr old resident. Who has practically no SQ tissue . Her skin is very loose. She gets Lovenox injections daily , and all I can grasp is loose skin. I have tried all SQ injection areas and don't know what to do. Any sugges...

Thank you all for your suggestions. The lilltle lady has a dx of bilateral deep vein thrombosis. She was also on coumadin but that was d/c'd . Thanks NurseDennie for the suggestion to use the tuberculin syringe instead of the prefilled Lovenox syring...

I just finished my final in my Lifespan class. My class was three hours long. Could you imagine?? I thought it was a load of crap too LOL I remember having to watch a movie on Piaget and could not take it anymore I abruptly left the class. That is t...

I am an LPN and I have been out of nursing for 5 yrs and I know how you feel. I work in a LTC, and to ask questions I have found gets you labeled as unknowledgeble at best in my facility. There are a few nurses that will help you, but for the most pa...

Good luck! I hopefully I will be starting my Lpn-Rn program soon. . I am still taking a couple of prerequesites this summer and plan to go right into the program in August. I take your actual Nursing program is only a year? That is cool. Mine is 18 ...

Congratulations! We have something in common. I haven't been to school in 15 years and I received a A in Anatomy/PhysiologyI and a B in English. I am taking three classes this summer. I hope I will continue to do well.

Okay, this is my dilemma. I am trying to choose between two ADN programs. One college has a nice computerized nursing lab and seems to have a better selection of extended learning classes , such as Critical Care Nursing. I really was impressed with w...

I posted this in Student Nursing section, but would like the opinion of current nurses. Okay, this is my dilemma. I am trying to choose between two ADN programs. One college has a nice computerized nursing lab and seems to have a better selection of ...

I attend WCCC to take my prerequisites now, because it is cheaper for me. The Henry Ford Comm College LPN- RN program seemms like it is easier to get into. Lesser prerequisites required and the location is convenient. I hope I get a spot this fall!...

I am currently a LPN. I am hopeful to get in the LPN-RN advanced placement progam at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn this fall.:)

I am considering taking Anatomy/Phy2 and Microbiology this summer. Do you think these two classes would be too difficult to take together? I just started Anatomy/Phy I and realize it is a handfull to study for. I have a fulltime job and 4 kids. I am ...