meggiesue85

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1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My last one for the day is this... Remember that long-term corticosteroid use causes adrenal atrophy, which will decrease the ability of the body to withstand stress. Therefore, when a pt is made NPO...

2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you need to preform the Heimlich on a pregnant woman, lie her on her back and place a wedge under her right abdominal flank. This displaces the uterus on the left side so the baby isn't

3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Here are some reminders about TPN: -TPN must run through a filter -If lipids are also ordered, they must connect through a Y-site BELOW the filter -TPN should be changed every 12-24 hours, the tubing...

4. God give me strength

   meggiesue85 replied to HolyNameChild7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats -- an added boost of inspiration for the rest of us to

5. Failed for my second time

   meggiesue85 replied to mason1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you for the studying tips and kind words -- your advice is certainly helpful and definately makes sense. God

6. Waiting is the hardest part....

   meggiesue85 replied to ffweste's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good luck to you guys...you've definately earned the right to

7. the NCLEX exam

   meggiesue85 replied to accordoba's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations!

8. Failed for my second time

   meggiesue85 replied to mason1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks for the encouragement and the welcome. I am planning to do Suzanne's plan this time - 3rd time's a charm,

9. Failed for my second time

   meggiesue85 replied to mason1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just failed for the second time as well. If there is one thing I has learned in the past few days it is that we are not alone. There is still hope. Maybe try something different this time? I...

10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't confused #1 and #3... I learned this from the Saunders Comprehensive Review book... in a triage situation you are to quickly assess and aid those who you can help to survive in the long run...

11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just incase anyone else was as confused about triage systems as I was... listed by prioritization 1. Immediate (emergent) - seriously injured but have a reasonable chance for survival once in stable...

12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    meggiesue85 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been studying meds for what seems like forever and its time for a change. So here is some info on herbs... Zinc - stimulates immune system; has antiviral properties Echinacea - stimulates immune...