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  1. safe dose range question

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ordered dose: Ceftazidime 500 mg IV every 8 hours (7 kg infant) Recommended dose: 100-150 mg/kg/ day divided every 8 hours. Is this dose safe???? The answer is NO. But WHY?????? The "divided"...

  2. How do I find the rate??

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Several semesters ago we learned this stuff but it was on a pre-test today and I could not remember how to set it up!! THANKS!!!!!! The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of IV Decadron. The...

  3. I think I have ADHD but I'm afraid to ask my Dr.

    finallyfound10 replied to coffeelover10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have ADHD and getting a proper diagnosis is key. I started my journey looking on the internet for ADD/ADHD related sites to see if they "looked like me" which they did! I found the CHADD website...

  4. Do RNs w/ ADD/ADHD make more mistakes @ work?

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have ADHD and wonder if those of you that have it make more mistakes asa nurse. Are you taking meds for it? I am a student not on meds* and wonder if it would help now and will it help when I am a...

  5. Do you ever wonder about which posters are your classmates?

    finallyfound10 replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I am 99% sure that I have a classmate on here. Her "handle" gave it away. She couldn't figure mine out. I don't

  6. Want to appeal an F in clinical. Thoughts??

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I want to appeal a clinical "fail" through the appeal process at my school which consists of faculty and students. Tell it to me straight: Do they ever work in the student's favor?? My instructor...

  7. ADHD nurse and Adderall

    finallyfound10 replied to angeleyes123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    angeleyes123, Your story gives me hope!! Thanks! I know the "dumb" feeling very well and I hope that meds will cause that to go away and that I can pick up stuff faster and be done with things...

  8. Want to appeal an F in clinical. Thoughts??

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks! I don't know what my school does. What was the original instructors' reactions to being questioned about their judgment? Is it win-lose scenario? I really don't want to create bad blood...

  9. Want to appeal an F in clinical. Thoughts??

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    thank you for your quick response. yes, there were mistakes made by me but nothing that wasn't addressed and pt safety wasn't part of it. i absolutely agree w/ you that i need to meet her half-way...

  10. ADHD nurse and Adderall

    finallyfound10 replied to angeleyes123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    angeleyes123, I am sort of in your shoes. I know that it is my ADD (not officially diagnosed yet) that has caused such problems in my last clinical rotation. My clinical instructor failed me and I...

  11. do you have to tell nursing school your bipolar?

    finallyfound10 replied to uglybetty1002's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I get the urge to tell a white lie as protection as I am sure the privacy laws haven't always been followed by everyone. If you can prove that it is medically necessary, then you should not...

  12. ADHD/ADD nurse

    finallyfound10 replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am a nursing student and it was while in nursing school that I self-diagnosed myself with ADD. As I get older, it seems to be getting worse! Everything takes SOOOO long!!!!! I am going to get a...

  13. notice of trial - witness

    finallyfound10 replied to SHURN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you carry any insurance? Even as a student nurse I signed up for insurance just in case something occurred as I know that the school and hospital would probably throw me under the bus so fast my...

  14. Tell me about your job!

    finallyfound10 replied to orla's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am thinking of becoming a PCT while in Nursing School. I read that it helps you get a job after you graduate! Sounds like it is such good practice!!!

  15. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

    finallyfound10 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I' m studying to be an RN now. This is so interesting and sad too. I am the first born daughter. Father alcoholic. Mother (deceased) very codependent and so are my younger sister and I. My sister...

  16. Which is harder - A&P I or A&P II?

    finallyfound10 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Students

    A & P II. A lot more detailed it seemed. Good

  17. Microbiology - Fall 2008

    finallyfound10 replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I am taking Microbiology starting Sept. 3 and I would love to be part of an online study group! I was in a "live" study group for A & P II w/ girls from class and it was very helpful! I...

  18. Is anyone else having a problem finding a job in Philadelphia?

    finallyfound10 replied to chocolate123's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I help people find employment where I work now. Coverletters, Resumes, Thank You letters, etc. Here are my suggestions: -Go to your local CareerLink office (FREE Pennsylvania employment resource) for...

  19. Essay for UPMC Shadyside application process

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I passed the PSB Exam!!! I'm applying now for Fall '08. Can you give me a heads up on the Essay?? We were told to read the schools Philosophy and "base" our essay around that. All I can find is the...

  20. Essay for UPMC Shadyside application process

    finallyfound10 replied to finallyfound10's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    YOU ARE A LIFESAVER!!!! YOU ARE RIGHT!!! It was in the info packet!! I wonder why it isn't on the website??? THANK YOU!!!!!! I'm doing the Happy Dance!!!

  21. Stafford loan question

    finallyfound10 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am going to be finishing my FAFSA in a few days and will need to begin to apply for Stafford Loans. How exactly does one apply for the Federal Unsubsidized/Subsidized Stafford Loan??? I that...

  22. Grief and concentration

    finallyfound10 replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so so sorry. www.griefshare.org is a wonderful help in grieving. Perhaps a break in schooling is needed. It is not weakness at all!! Also, as someone said, perhaps anti-depressants would...