TeresaB930

TeresaB930 BSN, RN

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  1. Tips for organization, speed??

    TeresaB930 replied to tleigh7097's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Save Steps!! Think of the time you spend going from the room back to the cart. When I go into a room, I think of who else is in that room. I not only give meds to one patient, but I may take a...

  2. online bsn

    TeresaB930 replied to desmon81's topic in General Nursing

    How ironic......I just went down to WSU (Washington State University) to inquire about this! My question....is it easier to go online full time and work full time than to attend in the classroom?...

  3. Why Is Aspirin Prescribed to Diabetics?

    TeresaB930 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thinning the blood for passage through the arteries was what I was thinking and that diabetics are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, so whatever prophylactics we can give would be helpful....

  4. Define Nursing in 3 words

    TeresaB930 replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Exhausting. Fulfilling.

  5. wounds! my headache!

    TeresaB930 replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

    Increased vitamin A...as much as 25,000 iu, Vitamin C, Zinc and a protein drink...we use Prosource.

  6. A&P Respiratory Question

    TeresaB930 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    The chest goes into the pleural space, not into the lung. Inspiration causes negative pressure in the

  7. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Rizapride!!!!!!! I Had Faith In You And God That You Made It!! I Am So Happy For You!!

  8. What do you do to de-stress?

    TeresaB930 replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    I jump in the hot tub.........for a long time!! This really does help me unwind and

  9. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!! 150 questions.....it did not feel great when I walked out of there yesterday. But I PASSED......I PASSED!!!! Thank you all for your support. It was very helpful to be apart of this...

  10. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck tomorrow Riza!

  11. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  12. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's a tidbit-signs of ICP. Bradycardia Widened pulse pressure irregular respirations (Biots Breathing) Known as Cushings Triad Here's another- A child was just admitted with sickle cell...

  13. am I to old to start?

    TeresaB930 replied to mrs_truesdell's topic in General Nursing

    I love this question! I started back to school when I was 40. I did 2 years of pre-reqs then 2 years of the nursing program, graduating a month ago at the age of 44. I did this as a single mom of...

  14. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck Mave and bryjah! I'll say a prayer for

  15. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe I have an answer to my own question.....just would love to get input from anyone that knows! I work in a LTC facility, and most patients receive Calcium with Vitamin D, but a few recieve...

  16. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Calcium

  17. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a question........Why is calcium gluconate used over Calcium w/ Vit. D for some patients? Please.....anyone.....let me know.

  18. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    More specifically, check INR for Coumadin. Normal values 0.8-1.2. My 2 cents

  19. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  20. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I took my PN on a Thursday, no results Friday, then came the weekend and nothing on Monday! Finally, Tuesday the results came in. But, on the average, my classmates find out within 48

  21. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, so I have a question. I checked my state BON for my PN results after taking the NCLEX-PN. So Pearson-Vue also posts results? Are they posted sooner then the BON? Also, a couple of classmates...

  22. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Updated CPR-30 compressions at a rate of 100 minute, then 2 breaths. Here's a website for you. I just took it a few months ago and it confirms the ratio I had in my class....

  23. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Big time congratulations

  24. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm using Davis NCLEX-RN and NCLEX 3500 from my Brunner Med Surge Book. I wanted to try to do all 3500 questions in the NCLEX 3500, I was on 342, and my computer updated and restarted, so I had to...

  25. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    TeresaB930 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Chichimitchi and Supernurse08!! I am so happy for you!! Moments.....hang in there....I will pray that good news is waiting just around the corner for you. I'm getting so nervous,...