Jedi of Zen

My instructor's lecture notes state that SpO2 refers to pulse oximetry, and that SaO2 refers to "peripheral capillary saturation". It also says that PaO2 is an invasive procedure used to determine the arterial percentage of blood. However.....

Well, having just completed my 1st semester of the nursing program, I have found that as a single guy, you are really in (at times) a very weird catch-22 being in a female-dominated student body. Although I definitely do not complain about the femal...

When you're talking about positioning, what is the difference between the terms "dependent" and "nondependent"? Probably a dumb question, I know...

When a patient experiences prolonged immobility, would that patient be more likely to have elevated levels of calcium in the blood? The reason I'm asking is b/c I'm assuming that with bone resorption (loss), which occurs with immobility, calcium as ...

Just wondering what the difference between these two terms is. I see both used a lot in textbooks and in conversations, but I'm not sure I understand the difference. They've never been explained in class, and I feel that I ought to know the differenc...

Alright, I have two questions - and these may seem rather frivolous to some people - but they are both simply honest concerns. I recently read in another post elsewhere on this site that, at this particular person's school, students will have to bat...

What is the difference between these two? The way I see it, a UH is something that occurs gradually, after birth. An omphalocele, on the other hand, is already present at birth, before the umbilical cord is even cut off. Do you agree? Oh, and FYI: ...

Could anyone explain the difference between these 3 terms? I'm not necessarily looking for particular websites or textbook definitions, because I already know what they are. Although if you happen to know of any sites that are particularly good (ie,...

I've only been working at my first job for a month, but so far I hate it. It is EXTREMELY busy. While that in and of itself doesn't bother me, I am concerned that I don't seem to be able to have the time to give good, proper, safe care - the way tha...

I graduated from school in May 2009, and have also passed NCLEX. I guess new grads seem to be a dime a dozen right now, despite the "nursing shortage". But I am wondering - shamelessly - if anyone knows of any employer who is hiring in the Huntsvil...

I feel that way all the time. I just graduated in May '09, and I'm only just now (well, next week) about to start my new job. Like you, I already feel like I've forgotten waaaayy too much info from school. People ask me "medical questions" all the ...

As a recent graduate, I will tell you this: I don't think anyone really likes nursing school Even for people who are "meant" to be nurses, it is still a very difficult road. If you're doing okay grade-wise, I'd say to try and tough it out at least...

I enrolled in the RN program in fall of 2007 along with Jamie2887, and just graduated this past May. I myself had 199 out of 200 points. I don't recall exact figures, but many people I knew in the program told me they had as low as 160-something poin...

Actually it's a question from an NCLEX study guide: A client is recieving an eye drop and an eye ointment to the right eye. The nurse should: A. Administer the eye drop first, followed by the eye ointment. B. Administer the eye ointment first, fol...

I've been working at my hospital as an EKG tech for 4 years now, all during nursing school, and I still can't get a job as an RN there. Granted, I have only just graduated this past May 15, 2009. However, I'm seeing other people from my graduating c...

This is kind of a lengthy question, but I'll try to make it as brief as possible: I am about to graduate as an RN. I live in the Huntsville, AL area. Jobs for nurses are here, but they don't seem to be as readily available as they have been in the p...

I have read that in the US, the rate of male-on-male rape in prison (ie, not the number of instances, but the rate of occurence) is high enough to rival the rate that occurs in "normal" life outside of prison. Just wondering if there are any RNs out...

Thanks, JDCitizen. Btw, what do you mean by "SOP"?

Based on everything you described, I think you did an EXCELLENT job. I imagine that I probably would have done precisely the same things that you did. I'm not sure I see what, if anything, you actually did wrong. From the way you describe, you were ...

Okay. I guess I was thinking that your description of "Nursing Supervisor" is more of a description of a "Nursing Manager". Is there a difference between those two, or are they one and the same? Sorry, just wanting to be clear.

I have talked to people who have gone through several nursing schools before they were able to complete their degree. Usually these are people who had to drop out and/or flunked out for various reasons. If your friend's acceptance into nursing schoo...

Not trying to insult anyone - I'm just giving an honest opinion, which is what the OP was asking for. I live out here in Meridianville - have for most of my life - and I've been spit on/pushed/threatened by so many good ol Bubba types...I guess the ...

According to my textbook, "if decannulation occurs after 72 hours, extend the client's neck and open the tissues of the stoma to secure the airway". I assume that "extending the neck" means basically tilting the head back. This may sound like a stup...

Heh...yeah, another one of those posts :) We had a question on a test today. I'm not sure I know what the right answer is, and I would appreciate any assistance in clarifying this: "You are caring for a client who is on a cardiac monitor, is intuba...

Well, I've lived here on and off for most of my life, and I agree with twinsmama - there really is not much in the way of culture, trends, and "scenes" that are easier to access in other parts of the country, so be prepared for that. (Some people who...