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  1. Anti-coagulant vs anti-thrombolytic help

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay~ I think I found my own answer~ anti-coag would prevent the formation of clots, while anti-thrombo would dissolve existing clots ~ is this

  2. ~Which Book Would You Suggest??

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi ll~ Hope studies and clinic is going well for all! I have a few extra dollars and want to purchase another study guide/book. Does anyone have a Nursing Intervention book that they like. We are...

  3. Question about Sub-Q injections

    Bec717 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you talking about mixing insulin? In that case you would aspirate air and then place it in he first vial but not draw, aspirate air for 2nd vial, draw, and then back to the first. You don't...

  4. Question about Sub-Q injections

    Bec717 replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were taught to only aspirate for an IM injection since there is a rich blood supply in the muscle and you want to make sure you have not enter a vessel. SubQ's as much as I understand do not...

  5. hypochloremia ,hypokalemia and hyponatremia

    Bec717 replied to fizzgigger's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone know where I can locate a study chart with the 6 electrolytes and S/S for hypo and hyper? I think it will be easier to learn if I have them on one chart. Any good study points for learning...

  6. Lack Of Skills Training

    Bec717 replied to wonhaeng's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is another link for skills videos

  7. help! I dont understand!!!!

    Bec717 replied to malfj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/Evolve/Ackley/NDH7e/Constructor/index.php

  8. Lack Of Skills Training

    Bec717 replied to wonhaeng's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, we have had students ready to graduate who have never performed some skills~ it's those 7 weeks crash course, hope the opportunity presents itself way of education now :+( Here is a great set of...

  9. nursing care plan please..

    Bec717 replied to im_confused's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/Evolve/Ackley/NDH7e/Constructor/index.php What textbook do you use for your Nursing Diagnosis? What signs and symptoms from your assessment do you have to work with?...

  10. 1st Med Surge Exam

    Bec717 replied to bsugar888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats~ we start Med-Surg at the end of this week! I have been told the current class has an 80% fail rate :+( Also was told the Mary Ann Hogan Reviews book is great, and to take each system you are...

  11. I am so anal about my grades

    Bec717 replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    Read the test question twice and as you do underline what the question is asking. Next, read the answers and as you read the answer mark off what you know is wrong- there will usually be 2 that are...

  12. NEED HELP!!! What else can you do with nursing courses if you did not pass final

    Bec717 replied to tlc2u's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dental

  13. I am so anal about my grades

    Bec717 replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    http://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/FAQ/Pages/faqs.aspx

  14. I am so anal about my grades

    Bec717 replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    I bet not one single employer will ask what grades you made in any class! They do care about your NCLEX and clinical skills~ A seasoned nurse told me she would worry so over her grades and discovered...

  15. I am so anal about my grades

    Bec717 replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    Our instructors have told us the goal in school is to learn and understand as much as you can in clinic, pass the theory, graduate, and pass NCLEX. An all A student doesn't equate to a great nurse!...

  16. Growth and Development Charts

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Evening all~ Does anyone know if there is a website or location that has Growth and Development charts for infants - children that pulls the information together for physical, cognitive,...

  17. I need a topic ASAP, help please!

    Bec717 replied to itybity's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The importance and need to good nutrition~ Ideas for sociailization and interaction with other residents~ Personal grooming habits to brighten your day~ (everyone always feels better when the look...

  18. 50% Failed!!!!!

    Bec717 replied to WannaBRN4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What I have discovered is the nursing program has 2 types of professors those who are and make great clinical instructors and those who are great educators! Being a great nurse and one who performs...

  19. 50% Failed!!!!!

    Bec717 replied to WannaBRN4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Med-Surg is the kicker at our school. I spoke to 3 who did just graduate in Dec. but all failed Med-Srug the first time around. Another friend, who had A' & B's failed and on her retake passed....

  20. Mnemonic Book?

    Bec717 replied to feliciamac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    books or flashcards? I can't seem to find them~

  21. Mnemonic Book?

    Bec717 replied to feliciamac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Who is the author for this

  22. starting accelerated nursing...advice?

    Bec717 replied to merluv78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get anything in your personal life that needs to be done before you start~ you need no outside distractions whatsoever~ Good

  23. ~~ OT Study Guide suggestions please~~

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all and Happy New Year! I have completed my first semester of nursing school and so on to OB?Peds and then Med-Surg! Any suggestions for supplemental study guides, as I have been told the Straight...

  24. ~~ OT Study Guide suggestions please~~

    Bec717 replied to Bec717's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The textbooks are: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of Clinical Problems 7th edition with Study Guide by Lewis, Heitkemper, Dirksen, O'Brien & Bucher and Maternal-Child Nursing...

  25. Starting Fluids & Electrolytes

    Bec717 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good evening, We are starting into Fluids and Electrolytes in our fundamentals course and our professors are telling us it can be quite difficult. Are they any websites or information that you can...