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  1. Are the functions of the systems/part covered in Anatomy, or...

    nrsman1 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Technically anatomy is the study of structure, and physiology is the study of "how it works". However, I would venture to say that a professor may throw in a tidbit or two of physiology when...

  2. bad case study

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got a case study back and didn't do so hot. This discourages me. I was wondering how much this is going to effect me being a good nurse. I am almost done with school so shouldn't I be getting...

  3. briefs or diapers

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what term you all use; briefs or diapers. I personally think diapers sound too demeaning. what are your thoughts on

  4. peri care for men

    nrsman1 replied to sandis 40's topic in General Nursing

    If i'm not mistaken, front to back is always a good policy. However; if a catheter is involved cleansing needs to be from the head down the tube, being sure not to take bacteria up the catheter into...

  5. spiritual health taken away from the state

    nrsman1 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    sorry I put this in the wrong

  6. spiritual health taken away from the state

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that there is a bill (if it hasn't already passed) that states if nursing homes receive state funding then they can't have churches come for the patients and sing, and what-not. If this...

  7. Med calculation - HELP!!!

    nrsman1 replied to ashemson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    dont you need to know the childs bsa and adult

  8. I really need help..

    nrsman1 replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What we were required to do was put it in a format similar to this: Disease: discuss what the disease is etc. Etiology: What causes the disorder. medical tx: What is done medically. Nursing...

  9. mickey button

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    what exactly is the difference between a g-tube, peg-tub, and a mickey button, they all seem the same to

  10. didn't pass second semester

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering. I am probably going to have to retake second semester and I am really bumed. I was wanting to know how many people fail a semester and go on to graduate and become good

  11. didn't pass second semester

    nrsman1 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. You are all being so helpful. I am feeling better about it

  12. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    nrsman1 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once asked a blind patient if they wanted the light on or off. on that note can they tell if it is on or off. and she told me she wanted the lights off so I dont

  13. which shift do you prefer and why?

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking. The hospitial where I'm at has floors that are mostly 12 hour shifts. except for a few. the others are 8 hours. My concern is that nurses who work 12 hour shifts are more tired and...

  14. which shift do you prefer and why?

    nrsman1 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    good point I never thought of it taht

  15. was I wrong

    nrsman1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have already posted this in the student forum but i'll put it here as well. Me and another student had to do theses case studies. they are essentially 30 pages of questions. some are what would you...

  16. to sleep or not to sleep???

    nrsman1 replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    If you need to perform a pertinent assessment then yes wake them up. In order to adequately take care of our patients we need to be able to understand what is going on with them. How can we know...

  17. was I wrong

    nrsman1 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    nobody said anything to me, I am just a worrier. no she did not use my answers we had just never did anything like this before so she needed to see where I went with it to give her

  18. was I wrong

    nrsman1 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    alot of the questions were your own responses. she just wanted to know how do do one of these paperes since she had never done one before. The other questions were essentially definition type...

  19. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    nrsman1 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    you open a hamburger like a sterile field. The term careplan makes you sick your books cost more that your first

  20. Correct Nursing Diagnosis

    nrsman1 replied to emailmetoday817's topic in General Students

    I agree with not using a medical diagnosis. Our instructors do not allow that. And something important to keep in mind can you do something about your etiology. for exampl. risk for infection r/t...

  21. OB Rotation is Hell

    nrsman1 replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I just recently finished my OB rotations and I really enjoyed the postpartum period. I saw three c-sections, and one lady partsl delivery. The problem I did have however, and this may have just been...

  22. Fall 2008 Acceptance Letter - Estrella Mountain

    nrsman1 replied to Amburgerz12's topic in General Students

    Congradulations. that was a good feeling for me

  23. OB Clinicals

    nrsman1 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello. I am in my second semester and I start OB clinicals, more specifically post partum. My question is how awkward should I feel in this area. Its bad enough when I feel nervous about giving a med...

  24. Males in nursing

    nrsman1 replied to byswe0525's topic in General Nursing

    I am still in nursing school but, the females are very respectful of me and the othe guys. They don't treat me any different thanthe females. I am sure there are few and far between that do see male...

  25. Lowest blood sugar you have seen

    nrsman1 replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow those are shockingly low. The lowest I have ever seen was 45, so you all have me