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  1. The physician orders 6 mg albuterol (Proventil) syrup p.o. q6h.

    Bec717 replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2 mg : 1 teaspoon = 6 mg : x teaspoons so 2mg in xtsps = 6mg in 1 tsp would be 6/2 = 3 tsp. (means and extremes-- line up the outer numbers with the inner numbers) or Doc order/avail to amt so...

  2. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    Bec717 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad who has an interest in working the recovery room what advice can you offer as to the best approach of reaching this goal? What can I be focusing on and studying to prepare for this...

  3. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your suggestions and help. I am actually signed up to take a few courses- Basic EKG, Pharmacology for ACLS, and a 2 day ACLS course while I have some time off and waiting for the...

  4. Failed 2 Fundamentals tests - HELP!

    Bec717 replied to shannahan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats! Keep it up!! BTW, as hard as it is they tell you to never change an answer- as most of the time your first instinct is correct!! It's hard when you are under pressure/time to talk...

  5. Failed 2 Fundamentals tests - HELP!

    Bec717 replied to shannahan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are certainly welcome- if you want any study notes- please send me your e-mail address through contact me here on the site and I'll be happy to send what I

  6. How do you study for Nursing Exams

    Bec717 replied to Dragtail's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I read 99% of my textbooks, taped the lectures and found in our program it was pretty much self study. We had some useless powerpoints, some vague lectures, and the instructors wanted independent,...

  7. When to being studying for NCLEX?

    Bec717 replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did them everyday from a variety of CD's, books, or flashcards (different friends purchased different ones and we shared them). Took the NCLEX in less than 45 minutes with 75 questions and passed...

  8. The Great Debate...

    Bec717 replied to natkoz82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Education is an investment and something no one can ever take away for you! If you truly want ANY education- invest in it- take the loans- get yourself into a decent career and then you can pay back...

  9. Failed 2 Fundamentals tests - HELP!

    Bec717 replied to shannahan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fundamentals Success by Nugent and Vitale--> best investment for Fundamental classes. Also, from the Kaplan NCLEX Review--> when answering questions think like a CNA/LPN/RN--> airway,...

  10. Help with Mental Care plan

    Bec717 replied to smurfet's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Keep safety your number 1 priority! Risk for Injury Risk for Self Harm Check out your Nursing DX handbook for more

  11. Set up for IVPB

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks- you provided all the info I

  12. Set up for IVPB

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A few questions~ I go to add an IVPB to an existing line and I am a little confused~ 1. Determine drop factor based on tubing size, amt. of meds, and time. So for this example I use 16 drops per...

  13. ~~Suggestions Please~~

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our college requires up to take and pass their PN exam after completion of our 3rd med surg course. Has anyone purchased any of the PN NCLEX review/study guides and if so, which one do your prefer? I...

  14. Dear Daytonite....

    Bec717 replied to chiquiraveloski's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats and may your career be everything you want it to be! Daytonite is awesome- always willing to give advice, help, share, and encourage others to be the best one can

  15. ~~~Top Ten Medications~~~

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you tell I just can't quite slow down for summer vacation and am looking for studies to work on!! I know each unit is specific to medications, but if you had time to learn the top 10 or 15...

  16. ~~~Top Ten Medications~~~

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks~ I did finish my 2nd med surg class with a B, almost an A and have the 3rd one in Aug, which I do have the syllabus, etc. for already from a previous stuent. We just get so much information...

  17. Urine Output Question for CBI

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Two quick questions- on the Foley bag is the second chamber called a collection chamber or is there another technical name for this equipment? And when calculating urine output, I emptied the Foley...

  18. Shift Report Suggestions

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Over the course of the year I have been observing shift report and would like suggestions on providing a concise, but yet complete shift report. I have seen shift reports where they are tape recorded,...

  19. Urine Output Question for CBI

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks~ yes, it was a rectangular, hard, plastic compartment that was attached to the Foley bag and the RN explained to me it was for overflow since the patient was on the CBI, but I didn't know if...

  20. Drug Calculations for IV Pushes

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Passed Med-Surg and now getting the heads up on our Dosage Calculation II course but not fully understanding IV Pushes~ Our textbook doesn't seem to go into great depth on this topic but understand...

  21. Clinicals

    Bec717 replied to lpratummanee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I keep a PDA in my pocket and IF ever in doubt, I look the meds up as I have learned things are constantly changing with medications! Check the patient's chart constantly for med orders, changes, lab...

  22. Desperate Need Help from RN students who make A's and B's consistently

    Bec717 replied to Txborn82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also for test questions~ Always think: ABC's Pt. Safety Pain If the question is about a patient making a statement/concern- then the nurse always ask an open ended question which allows the patient to...

  23. Desperate Need Help from RN students who make A's and B's consistently

    Bec717 replied to Txborn82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I tape the lectures and then listen to them with my textbook and power points in hand adding notes to the power points from both listening and reading. I only work on small sections/concepts at a...

  24. Stress!!!

    Bec717 replied to jbuz23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there any way you can cut back on your hours at the hospital? For this past semester our instructors advised us all to take a LOA for the 7 weeks. Time management and when you study be sure you...

  25. Anti-coagulant vs anti-thrombolytic help

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can someone please explain the difference and when one is used vs the other? Anti-coagulant is to prevent the aggregation of platelets correct, so a clot does not form Anti-thrombolytic is to prevent...