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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
: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...
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 =...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...