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  1. APA Writing Style Resources

    While in nursing school, I purchased a software program off the net called "PERRLA" If you need to do a search for this, it should be easy to find. I was never marked down for any of my citings,...
  2. Older Nursing students

    Hi, Glad to see I am not alone in my pursuit of a RN degree. I am currently 54 years old and will graduate in May of 2010. I began my "journey" when the hospital I worked for laid me off (eliminated...
  3. I would advise you to find alternative employment before you have a huge issue that will leave you wishing you had left earlier. I think I know where you are coming from, the LTC facility I worked at...
  4. How to explain this in a resume

    Hi, I was unjustly terminated (the state ruled in my favor) from a major hospital in our area after my hours were cut in 1/2 - it appears they were looking for a reason - anyway, what do I write on my...
  5. MedMath answer a med error?

    I recall working with Math for Meds - it appears there are several issues with some of the answers, so be careful when going through it - I went through the whole book and notified my instructor of...
  6. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    Thank you so much for a well written article! I just graduated from PN school, studying for my exams and working on job hunting. I appreciate all the points you made, especially the one's at the end...
  7. What did I get myself into?

    Hi, It will be rough, sounds like they have it well planned out though. You can do it!!!!! I just graduated from school on the 14th of December, and on the 21st, had a TAH/BSO. Just getting better,...
  8. :idea:I am a Student Nurse (LPN) with one week left to go till pinning. I used to be a secretary in various hospitals. The best gift the nurses received (I think) were warm up jackets made of snowman...
  9. Pharma & Math Calculations

    Okay, heres one for you. Ordered: Pediapred 2mg/kg Available: Pediapred 5mg/ml childs weight: 15kg I took 15 x 2 = 30/5mg/ml and it =he 2ml's 6ml's. Next, I took the 2mg and divided it by 5mg =...
  10. Hi! start with this: Deficient knowledge r/t need for frequent BP checks and adherence to antihypertensive therapy and potential for change. Desired outcome: within 24 hours following teaching, pt...
  11. The Circumcision Discussion

    I witnessed the tail end of a circ week before last. Resident was finishing up with forceps and scizzors - baby was beet red, screaming at the top of his lungs. When finished, the baby was removed...
  12. Ivy Tech Vs. Brown Mackie?

    Hi, I am currently in the LPN program at IVY TECH/South Bend, IN. It is a good program, the instructors are great, any questions you may have are answered, the clinical experience is interesting, and...
  13. Clogs while nursing

    Has anyone tried the Dansco Clogs? They have a built in arch support, come in many colors, including white and have a closed back. When I wear them, my feet don't hurt after being on them all day....
  14. Hello, I just completed my first semester in nursing school, used "the complete care plan book" for my care plans - it helped, but did not use it totally for my care plans - needed to have my own...