NurseBrad

NurseBrad

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  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They say don't delay right after graduation.. So really this stuff is in your head from nursing school. You should brush up on your test taking skills, stamina, and this test is not your nursing...

  2. Excelsior CA limitation

    NurseBrad replied to Matthew700's topic in California Nursing

    This is not true that Excelsior college grads will not be licensed in California if you are grandfathered. I joined Excelsior college used to be Regents in 2003 and kept my dues current and plowed...

  3. UCSD October 2010 New Grad Program

    NurseBrad replied to Paulie07's topic in California Nursing

    I have seen the new graduate program for UCSD in San diego. I am a California nurse too. Does anyone know of any other programs for new grads in CA? Im working for kaiser now as a LVN and they don't...

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed 3 times til I took Kaplan.. it is expensive $499.. But what I got out of it.. Is not just taking questions which you have to do so you have your stamina to take 265 questions in 5 hours but...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Vitamin C promotes iron absorption 24 hour urine intake or output 1500/day plasma proteins help contain blood within the blood vessels by exerting colloidal osmotic pressure. Fat embolism=high risk...

  6. is NCLEX RN 4000 free online just like the 3500?

    NurseBrad replied to stressed0ut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Always assess before implementation.. If there are 2 A's and 2 I's.. then try to see if the assessments fit first then go to the implementation. No matter what you must memorize your lab values.. A...

  7. Question I got wrong on my test!

    NurseBrad replied to Laurs14's topic in General Students

    N/V X 4 days is pretty severe. You wouldn't weigh them cause you didn't know what they weighed when they didn't have FVD ( Fluid Volume deficit) So skin turgor and mucous membranes. Anyone loosing...

  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    celiac disease=Glutten free diet=no hot dogs most of them have grain

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Decongestants should be avoided by clients with HTN because they often have pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, wihich cause CNS stimulation (Anxiety, increased BP and insomnia) Cushings...

  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1st immunization an infant gets is

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Foods that help eliminate odor with a colostomy include yogurt, buttermilk, spinach, beet greens, and parsley. Foods that cause odor are many, and include alcohol, beans, turnips, radishes, asparagus,...

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PIH=Periorbital and facial edema Pt. intubeted and a high alarm will sound when the patient is bitting the tube. Halo traction=Sterile pin site care T-12 spinal injury=No message to the bladder....

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) recently voted to raise the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN® exam. The new passing standard will take effect April 1, 2010. Now's the best...

  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HELLP= hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count=elevated hepatic enzymes Chronic renal failure patients should avoid astringent cleansing pads Clients with a central venous catheter...

  15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The rules of Management: Do not delegate assessment teaching or evaluation Delegate care for stable pt's with expected outcomes Delegate tasks that involve standard unchanging proceedures Treatment...

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Crestor=Rhabdomyolysis (muscle Weakness) PH of stomach acid lessthan 4 is good Drug catagory X=risk for fetus Colchicine=antigoout medication Lasix=K wasting=increasebananas and oranges heart failure...

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    NurseBrad replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    those were very good thanks lasko 08 nursebrad taking the exam in 10