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  1. Shift Types

    1969 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If an 8 hr shift is 4 on 2 off, that's only 32 hrs. Should the pay be more than normal, or is this just considered part time? What if it's rotating, I'm confused by all

  2. Still No ATT

    1969 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Going on 3 months, still no test date ! Getting very frustrated. I tried calling a couple times and only got thru once, they wont give me any info. I s this normal

  3. Still No ATT

    1969 replied to 1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, they cashed my $150 check back in March. I'm supposed to pay the other fee when I get my ATT, they also did receive all paperwork, it was all sent certified. I have called 4 times over the...

  4. Still No ATT

    1969 replied to 1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in Cali, too. RN testers are getting theirs within a month. I'm going for

  5. Foley Catheter issues - yikes!

    1969 posted a topic in General Students

    In clinicals yesterday in the ED, I had opportunity to insert 4 foleys. They were all on ladies who were older 70s. Finding the darn urethra was quite a chore - even for the nurse with me. Anyone...

  6. Foley Catheter issues - yikes!

    1969 replied to 1969's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for the suggestions. I will sure try them next week! You all

  7. Support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012

    1969 replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe we used to call it, " adulthood", or maybe it was, "personal responsibility", I can't remember

  8. Counting Respirations

    1969 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    while taking the radial pulse, place pts hand on his chest, then after counting the pulse for 15 or 30, then count the resps for the 15 or 30. That way, the pt thinks your doing pulse, but you really...

  9. ICU clinical troubles

    1969 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey, all. ICU clinicals are not going well for me. I am having issues with prioritizing and with speed. I cant seem to stay on 'time' with two patients! My nurse told me to get more organized, i...

  10. Flow-sheets Help

    1969 replied to twinjeep97's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's mine for med-surg SHIFT REPORT

  11. nursing math question

    1969 replied to gfoster6993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    asking for micro gtt / min so start with gtt 60 gtt 500 mL 1 mg 2 mcg 60, 000 _______ X _______ X ________ X ______ = _________ = 60 gtt / min 1 mL 1 mg 1000...

  12. define "cardiac math"

    1969 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    maybe figuring CO, SV, HR, PAP, PAWP etc. ? There are simple formulas for this, just have to memorize

  13. Critical Care Clinicals

    1969 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Starting 3rd semester next month. Expecting critical care, emergency, and psych. Any suggestions on prepping for the cc clinicals? Little bit nervous about it. I just want to do well, you

  14. OMG I made it through the first semester!

    1969 replied to futurenurseya33's topic in General Students

    Good Job !! Keep it

  15. Critical Care Clinicals

    1969 replied to 1969's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it's your basic hospital ICU ~ Kaiser to be exact if that helps ~ Fontana,

  16. Can you solve this drug calculation?

    1969 replied to Etck2009's topic in General Students

    Doing the D/H x V 0.1 mcg/25mg x 100 mL got me 0.4 is that wrong??? not even sure I set it up

  17. Someone, throw me out a life jacket!!! What am I doing wrong?

    1969 replied to nique281's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, I found this is something that many students fail to do.... read the rationales for the questions you missed. you'll learn a lot , it's all about thinking it through, priorities, safety....

  18. OB careplan help please!!

    1969 replied to Liebchen's topic in General Students

    Risk for: Imbalanced nutrition: less than body req r/t: fatigue, stress of new baby and living situation is she breastfeeding or bottle, could be something there for infection or inadequate milk,...

  19. HTN, Vasoconstriction,hypotension, vasodilation

    1969 replied to AngelofSeduction's topic in General Students

    Think of when the body has blood loss, say to trauma or something... less blood = less O2 = less blood pressure through the body = higher heart rate ( compensatory mechanism) so you have hypotension...

  20. Totally Mortified - Super High Blood Pressure @ Nursing Physical

    1969 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Dream & Achieve, wow, yoga, meditation,... I tried that a couple of times and wow was I bored! I just didn't get it. Not for me at all. I know plenty of people who swear by it, but I just...

  21. WHY.

    1969 replied to madewithlove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dude, I like reading your posts. You have a great insight! You must be very intelligent. Have you worked in the med field before nursing school? (never caught that). Anyway, good luck to you,...

  22. Nursing Diagnosis

    1969 replied to spope9lpn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ineffective coping r/t (laymans explanation) aeb (objective, factual info) if I recall the movie correctly: altered family process? knowlege deficit ? good

  23. Saying a Prayer

    1969 replied to UcStudentNurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Find out if they are of a particular faith, if they give you the ole go ahead, go with what's in your heart. If they are of a faith that is foreign to you, I would suggest asking them to start and...

  24. WHY.

    1969 replied to madewithlove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fundamentals is NOT the easiest! It is the hardest because you're not only learning HOW to study (this is not your typical physio class of memorization), but this is the foundation of your future....

  25. Is Victor Valley College nursing a lottery draw???

    1969 replied to lov2BRN's topic in California Nursing

    VVC is a great nursing school. This fall will be my 2nd semester Nursing Process 2 of 4, and although there are rumors here and there about various issues and instruction issues, I have never...