Davisk01

Davisk01

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  1. Hi There!!! Does anyone out there have any tricks for interpreting ABG results to determine Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis. We are going to get ABG lab examples on our next exam (Tuesday) and...
  2. today was the day, my last day as a student nurse!!!! i took my awful final today which was full of patho (what???) yeah we weren't prepared for that...but i did well and i cried when i was done. this...
  3. Nursing Cap

    I go to Atlantic Union College in Lancaster, MA and it is ugly lol but
  4. Nursing Cap

    We definately still do the traditional white nurses dress and cap for our pinning ceremony!!! The caps are awful but it is a tradition and yes we have a specially designed cap that is unique to our...
  5. A's in Nursing School

    Hey everyone, I passed third semester (Med Surg 2) but I am curious as to how many people actually get A's in nursing school. We only had 2 girls (no guys in our class) get A- (92%). The majority got...
  6. A's in Nursing School

    The fact that a 92 is a B+ does suck! I am totally content with my B...I also am a single mom and work 2 hours aa week at a Hospital so I think I am really fortunate to have mde it with a B
  7. New grad training programs

    I am actually moving TO Florida for a New Grad training program because of the lack of available jobs for New Grads in MA. I will be graduating with my ASN in May and doing an internship for 12 months...
  8. 2007 NCLEX pass rate by school

    EEK!!! My school didn't do too hot in 2007 so they have been kicking the 2008 and 2009 (mine) classes a$$es!! We'll show
  9. Ok, so where is the nursing shortage?

    I am currently a second year nursing student and I have heard the stories of not being able to find jobs here in Massachusetts. I actually work at a Worcester hospital and know quite a few new grads...
  10. I cannot believe it, I studied so hard and knew so much but not enough. I got a 76 and our passing grade is 77!!! I haven't done this bad on an exam yet and I am devestated :angryfire I need to know...
  11. Fluids and Electrolytes test

    I have that book and we all used it, I'm pretty sure it was the signs and symptoms that killed me. The thing is, I know I will use this knowledge for the rest of my career as an RN so I am determined...
  12. After I posted I found some great links on here thanks for all of your help! The tic tac toe method? Never heard of it but I would love if you wanted to
  13. alli ~ diet pill

    I am taking it now, it's been 2 weeks, and the only side effect I have had was the morning after the first day I took it. I had sever abdominal cramping and radiating pain during a bowel movement. I...
  14. Would you be a patient at your place of employment?

    I wouldn't because I know what kind of HIPPA violations happen with a lot of people at the hospital I work for. When I was MUCH younger I went to the ER for drinking too much at a college party and...