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I am struggling with expanding on my top two nursing Dx for my pt and was hoping someone could help me. My pt was 73yrs old man, who had COPD, which he has had for 10yrs, ontop of that he has now developed CHF and he has also been in A fib. He has crackles in his bases, dyspnea, edema B/L in feet and legs. He is requiring 4 L of o2 to mainatin SATS of 89%. RR24 I identified 2 DX as 1.Tissue Perfusion, Ineffective Cardiopulmonary R/T dysrhytmias a/e/b pt's telemetry shows A Fib 2. Cardiac Output, decreased R/T altered rhythm a/e/b dyspnea, crackles Please don't think I am wanting others to do my work, I am usually good at figuring these out, but I am struggling firstly by thinking of short and measurable goals, as I don't think this can be fixed in a short time. I feel it could certainly improve, but how would that be measured??? Thanks in advance for any help:bowingpur Yorkshiresrose

I am a student nurse in my 3rd semester of an ADN program. I have applied for an extern position over the summer in the ER and I have an interview on Tuesday. I was wondering has anyone else been an extern in the ER and if so do you have any tips on potential Qs that may be asked in the interview or anything I should read. I really want this position, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks yorkshiresrose

Scrubs911, I totally sympathize with you. I am an british student and I came to the US 2 years ago to start my nurses training. I originally came with my husband (who was a no good man) anyway to cut a long story short we separated, he went back to England and I had a small amount of money. I wanted to stay to pursue my career, I am now with an amazing American guy (who I love dearly) who helps support me, but I am in the same boat as you, I can only work on campus and there are currently no jobs. I started off with enough money, but my circumstances changed so drastically. I really feel for you, but I'm sure you can find a way. Good luck to you.

I am a student in the US but I am a registered child branch nurse in England (I am British, by the way). Over the summer I intend to go back home to keep up my registration. But I have no idea where I should stay. I am somewhat strapped for cash and I need to make as much money as possible to further my schooling, but I fear I will use all my earnings on accommodation. Any help/advice would be much appreciated.:bowingpurI will be working in East London. Thanks