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  1. Kernan Ortho & Rehab Hosp.

    Hello, I was wondering if any is familiar with this hospital. I am thinking about applying on the med/surg floor as a student nurse. Tia
  2. Hello- I was just wondering how many, if any, WCC students visit this site. If so, what semester? I am currently in my 2nd semester.
  3. Med Surg1/Maternal Newborn

    I finished up both of those last semester. This is just **my** opinion of the 2. I found Maternal-Newborn to be fairly easy. I had that clinical rotation the 1st 7.5 weeks. The 2nd 7.5 weeks was the killer. You truly need to know or "brush up" on ...
  4. Books that make the hard stuff easier???

    Thank you so much!!! Just placed my order!! Paula
  5. Books that make the hard stuff easier???

    Good Morning Ali, Can you please tell me who your nurses diagnosis cards are by? Thanks in advance, Paula
  6. Weight Watchers - March 1st

    Morning- I am a former WW online member. I would like to re-join and was wondering if anyone knew of a promotional/coupon code that I could enter for a discount?? Thanks in advance!!! PC
  7. MI Students??

    Hello- I was wondering if there are any other student nurses (ADN/BSN) residing in Michigan? I am currently in an ADN program at my local community college. :)
  8. Need Help w/ Care Plan

    Morning! I have a 78 y.o male. who has MS w/a neurogenic bladder, CAD, COPD, HTN and Tic doloreaux. He requires ISC q 4 hrs. He has been in extended care facility for the past 10 years. Our instructor "suggested" that my care plan be Impaired urin...
  9. Need Help w/ Care Plan

    Thank you so much for your input. We are not "allowed" (during this present clinical) to do "risk" dx. I have several care plan books. Ackley/Ladwig etc.... It is just like you said, once it "clicks" (which I know it eventually will) I will be fine...
  10. Hello- I was wondering what are the "Must Have" downloads for PDA'S? Are there any free downloads available? Any other helpful info you would like to pass my way, I would greatly appreciate!! I plan to purchase a Tungsten E this afternoon. Thanks in ...
  11. Any Washtenaw Community College Students?

    Time will fly!!!! Who is your Chem instructor? Do you have most of your Pre-req's completed?
  12. What other programs have you downloaded (just curious) :) I am debating over a few.
  13. This past Monday I purchased the Palm Tungsten E. $199.99 from Circuit City. It has 32MB of memory. I believe it will be enough. I am still trying to figure out which programs I want to download. I know for a fact you can purchase a brand new one ...
  14. PDA Software/download Questions

    Thank you both so much!!!! Can all those listed above be found @ skyscape.com, Archimedes as well? TIA
  15. Hello- I am in my 2nd semester of my nurg prg. Next Thurs. will be our first day in Clinicals. We will be going to the local VA Hosp. Needless to say we are all very anxious. Any words of wisdom??
  16. Thank you for your reply. We will be doing bed baths, vitals, insulin injections, and from what I understand alot of wound changes due to it being a Veterans Hosp. Great Advice! Thx again!
  17. Hello all- Does anyone know of a book/website that helps students sharpen their S.O.A.P. charting skills? I also noticed a website called care plans. However, it charges $20.00/yr to view their care plans. Has anyone subcribed to this site, and i...
  18. S.O.A.P. Charting (help needed)

    Thx! I have my Potter and Perry out and turned to that pg. Also, the websites you both sent are great resources Thx again!
  19. S.O.A.P. Charting (help needed)

    Thank you both so much!! This is my 2nd semester. We go to the VA (our clinical site) the end of this month and I want to be ready!! I understand the Subj and Obj. under the assessed data. At times, I have a hard time choosing a (the best) Nrg Di...
  20. Dosage and Calculations

    Hello all- I was just wondering the same exact thing. Our school requires you take a Calculation test each semester 90% or better w/ 2 tries. Are there any websites w/ sample tests? TIA
  21. MI Students??

    I am in Ann Arbor, and attend Washtenaw Community College. I am in my 2nd semester. How about you?
  22. In the past it has been 40 for the Fall Sem and 40 for the winter. However, this past enrollment, they recv'd a 1x override and took in 60 and 60.
  23. Hello Jen- I am also a Nursing student in Michigan. I am doing an ADN program though. Our ratio is 8 students to 1 instructor.
  24. Nursing Diags

    Thank you all so much for your input!!! Have a good day!!
  25. Nursing Diags

    Morning!! I have just started my 2nd semester of clinical and was introduced into the wonderful world of nursing diags. They are giving me FITS!!! Are there any suggestions (books, websites etc..) that could make grasping this concept a little e...