Hi everyone, I have started a paper on gerd consisting of the description of the disease, the effects, goals I need to carry out, expected and realized evaluation in my nursing care for them. I am just looking for some ideas for a hypothetical patien...
I am a current ADN Nursing student. I am writing a paper based on nursing journals on GERD. I have found some interesting articles online or in the library pertaining to my subject. I am looking to get 2 great articles from the Gastroenterology Nu...
Hi Zebra... Yes, I am doing clinical's at a hospital. I have access to their database and the GI nursing journals are not available there. I found a way to get them all for free, but it took me 3 days. LOL.... For anyone looking for free access.. He...
sillinursin replied to gemini08's topic in Connecticut
Hi.. I am currently a student at St. Vincent's I applied last May 2006. I was accepted but was placed onto a waiting list as most starting this fall. I have to tell you, there is a waiting list already for 2009. Please be cautious and apply to as ...
I'm 31, a semester away from starting nursing school and get overly stressed out with my house. I have 2 children 10 and 13, who are not much help and a "wife" I mean husband who really tries but doesn't do such a great job. I know something is bet...
sillinursin replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut
Hi Everyone! My name is Sylvia and I currently go to St. Vincent's Hospital. I start my nursing program This fall and can't wait!!!! Nice to meet everyone!
sillinursin replied to sillinursin's topic in Pre-Nursing
LOL...love the good fungus... My husband has surprised me and has been doing more than the usual. If he doesn't like the mess, well he could clean it.. The morning thing didn't work, either... :smilecoffeecup:
sillinursin replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing
I used these websites as references. they were great help in simplified explanations and visual tools. Helpful A&P reference websites; Great study Partner #1 : http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2002_general/Esp/default.htm http://www.thehotfla...
sillinursin replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi Desert Rain, More than likely they'll call it Mitral Valve and Tricuspid. There are diagnosis' of Mitral Valve Prolapse, etc... Like I said, once you learn it you'll remember both names.. Dont worry so much... you could also email me too.
sillinursin replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing
Once you learn the names, you pretty much know where their located; Tricuspid/ right AV Valve Mitral/ left AV Valve I learned this in A&P 1... try to visualize the picture of the heart and the valves.
sillinursin replied to sillinursin's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thank you for all your excellent advice! I do have some chores for my daughter (13) my son (10) is useless, my hubby and I try to get him to help out but we're not having any luck. I do have my eye on the prize. I have to say my children have lear...
sillinursin replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing
Thanks for the poem. I will definitely share that with my classmates who need a pick me up. It helped motivate me to get up early and get back into study mode.. I was so tired and gave up tonight.. Your an angel!
sillinursin replied to LiveZen's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hello fellow class of '07. I'm really excited to start nursing this fall and really excited I found this forum. The wealth of experience, information and help from other nurses are amazing. It's obvious we all care about each other and plan on bei...
sillinursin replied to lucy2784's topic in Pre-Nursing
Hi; St. V's just changed their admission's procedure and currently does has a waiting list. They used to take applicants on a rollin basis but currently has stopped that and now have the same process as all other schools. I start nursing this coming...
sillinursin replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing
PDA'S programs can substitute for books during nursing. For example; drug guides, lab/diagnostic tests, medical dictionaries etc. Check out this; most of the PDA programs are able to be downloaded for free. I start my nursing this fall and a PDA is...
sillinursin replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing
I'm on board of the A&P 2 club! So far we just finished the Endocrine System. It wasnt so bad.. I just have to keep working on memorizing the hormones from place of origin to site. Anyone have any good Mnemonics or memory aids for this system?...
sillinursin replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing
"has anyone used the The anatomy (or Physiology) coloring books found at the amazon.com??" I have and found them to be useful. I have also found that websites are great as well. This one has many links and links to more links. If you get what I me...
sillinursin replied to emotional_she's topic in New Nurse
Hi everyone! I am 31 yrs old, have 2 children 10 and 13, worked full time until this past year. I too have been pursing my goal in becoming part of the nursing community. Making a different in someone's life is so rewarding to me and cant wait to fi...
I am starting my RN course this coming fall. There are about 7 books, that will come to about 500 dollars and I definitely need for nursing 101 @ St. Vincent's in Bridgeport, CT.. does anyone have a list of the books with authors, so I may start pur...