franciscangypsy

franciscangypsy

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  1. The Nursing Math Thread

    franciscangypsy replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    I hope these resources will help. Math scares me silly and although I have not really hit IVs yet, I am concerned about them b/c I have found IV math to be

  2. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    franciscangypsy replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    When you start explaining to people -- in depth -- why you think Mnt. Dew was causing your foot cramps last semester and how 1 liter of coffee on early morning days really isn't that bad in...

  3. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    franciscangypsy replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    your backpack weighs at least half of your weight -- and that's only carrying two classes worth of books in it and a laptop. you start getting neckaches from walking around carrying your back

  4. Determine O2 without a pulse oximeter available

    franciscangypsy replied to Joni's Mom's topic in General Students

    according to my med/surg professor, the first sign of hypoxemia would be anxiety and restlessness. so if your patient is at risk for being hypoxemic and he is acting concerned, while you are asking...

  5. ? about giving shots

    franciscangypsy replied to adnstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm giving my first flu shots tomorrow. excited and slightly nervous! never given an IM yet to a person... only have given

  6. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    franciscangypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i have a good one my med/surg professor taught me for quickly telling whether you have an acid base problem that is metabolic or respiratory. the first thing you do is glance at the number for the ph;...

  7. Help with concept maps

    franciscangypsy replied to tmstiteler's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    where are the templates? i can't find them!

  8. so far, love the job, hate the culture

    franciscangypsy replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed a lot of this too. Where I work, people waste so much time complaining about other people not doing their jobs, even if it is a honest human mistake. Example: after each shift, the CNA...

  9. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    franciscangypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Huh. That's funny, I learned it slightly differently. "On Old Olympus's Towering Tops A Fin And German Viewed Some Hops" olfactory optic oculomotor trochlear trigeminal...

  10. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    franciscangypsy replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is an AWESOME

  11. The Elderly-What Do You See?

    franciscangypsy replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've seen this poem before and I've always loved it. I always try to talk to my patients about their hobbies so I can come to see the real them. It's a small step, but sometimes it's the most I can do...

  12. Alkolosis/Acidosis ???

    franciscangypsy replied to RIpisces's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just covered this last semester (I am now entering my junior year of nursing school) -- let's see how much I remember... There are two kinds of acidosis and alkalosis: metabolic and respiratory. In...

  13. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    franciscangypsy replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a Junior Year RN student, but I am crashing b/c I thought this was a fun topic. My Freshman year at my school, I wanted to get involved in everything before I had to disappear and become the...

  14. Calling All CNA's!

    franciscangypsy replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all CNAs! I have been a CNA for three years and in December will have also have been a MedTech for a year! I am currently entering my junior year of RN school! I am thrilled by this amazing world...

  15. Nursing Home vs Hospital??

    franciscangypsy replied to jennah982's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite -- It was very heartening to read your message. I have worked in a retirement home for three years now as a CNA and am about to start my junior year in the process of getting my RN. It...

  16. back support?

    franciscangypsy replied to texascowgirl's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would love to hear about this too! I have no history of back pain, but this whole summer I have had dull aches in my lower back. Then the Friday before last, I started getting really sharp lower...

  17. Care plans + finding Nsg articles: 2 really good websites everyone should know about!

    franciscangypsy replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    You are my new best friend! Thanks so much for sharing these awesome

  18. Care plans + finding Nsg articles: 2 really good websites everyone should know about!

    franciscangypsy replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    Not that I know of. If you look for careplan books, however, you might have more luck. My nursing careplan book is a GODSEND! (Don't remember the title... it's purple, though, and says nursing...