beth66335 BSN, RN

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    Fellow 'B' Students...

    Well, I got a high "C" in Pharm and a high "B" in Foundations, but together they maintain my 3.0 gpa so I'm
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    Help

    i didn't think this seemed quite right either, i'm glad for your help as always daytonite...we all
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    Help

    Based on the way this problem is stated I get 1800gtts/hr: 30cc x 60gtt = 1800 1hr...... 1cc ......1 There are 1800 gtts in 1 hr if there are 60 gtts in a cc and you are...
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    Rules for Rounding

    congratulations!!!!:balloons::balloons::balloons:
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    Stethoscope issues

    Yes, thats true! If you need to, Lamberts medical supply ( I'm in TN, I don't know if they have these where you are) or maybe an online store like allheart.com or jascouniform.com sells "gelly"...
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    Mitered Corners

    That's a good picture, the only thing I was taught differently was to lay the part that the picture has up in the air back onto the bed so both hands are free to tuck the bottom part then, just lay it...
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    Rules for Rounding

    Thank you Daytonite, I am not very good at explaining things sometimes! I'm so glad you
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    Rules for Rounding

    Oh I see, well our teacher told us you should always round gtts to whole drops (up or down based on the 5 rule). Most med problems come out to the nearest 10th that I've done unless I'm getting the...
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    Rules for Rounding

    5 and over round up, below 5 round down. .235=.24
  10. I may get flamed for this but, have you always had CI that expected little of you? I would think that being in your last semester you would be prepared to switch gears if need be when the original CI...
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    Tricky test question on nutrition

    Yes but I would rather have a sugar free cookie than a fat free one! And a roast tastes better if you leave some fat on it to roast it! I think it leads into the savory sense in taste. They are...
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    Ready to just implode on myself

    Any word
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    Drug Calculations Test

    They will teach you all you need to know and don't be afraid to ask the teacher for extra help after class or during office hours. We use Dimensional Analysis and Ratio and Proportion mostly and they...
  14. What semester are you in? If this is your 1st or 2nd I wouldn't panic just yet, especially if your CI hasn't given you an indication that you are going to fail. Is nursing what you really want to do?...
  15. Yeah, I figured that out when I saw you posted in another place, sorry about that....but do try to relax; if you have done fine on your tests all semester, you'll do
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    Stethoscope Info...HELP

    Get your ears looked at to see if they can do anything medically for you. If your hearing is damaged look into getting an electronic steth which will amplify sound for you....
  17. Daytonight may take a crack at this, but I can tell you now there is not enough room here to write about the whole 1st semester at my school! If you are not already in NS then relax because if you try...
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    help

    Thats what I was thinking, uhoh3 is right next to lol2 on the reply
  19. I would never work in long term care as a CNA and I have been one for 5 years! I worked in a hospital until I started school and although I got tired of baths and poop, it isn't as hard as a LTC, and...
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    On the verge of Failing

    AngelaSN are you still with
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    HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nursing Math

    Try this one: http://www.accd.edu/SAC/NURSING/math/mathindex2.html I struggle with math too I have to just do all the problems I can find to get it to sink in, DA and Ratio and Proportion work best...
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    Can anyone help me?

    I'm not sure what you mean by primary sources, but I base my care plans on data from the pt chart and computer entries by the nurses. Where do you get your NANDA Dx? That source should be your...
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    What Is Your Nursing Specialty?

    100% on, OR nurse, ER nurse, and CCU nurse, about what I expected! Great
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    LMU/ROANE clinical info

    If you mean Roane State then, yes, we have 1 clinical day a week for the first semester and you spend about 5 hrs at the hospital each time, plus an hour at post conference back at the school. I leave...
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    Roane State Nursing Students?

    The Knoxville campus is off Kingston Pike, on Hayfield Rd, it goes between Kingston Pike and Crosspark. There is a road to the school off of it, like a long driveway, it puts the building in behind...