RN2BMU2009

RN2BMU2009

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  1. Got 100% on my Renal Exam

    RN2BMU2009 replied to NaomieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You Go Guurlll! Renal is a

  2. Lennox Gastaut seizure disorder Care plan

    RN2BMU2009 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need a push in the right direction. I have a 19 year old pt. with a rare but aggressive seizure disorder called lennox gastaut disorder. Ontop of that she is autistic, nonverbal, incontinent. She...

  3. Lennox Gastaut seizure disorder Care plan

    RN2BMU2009 replied to RN2BMU2009's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Impaired verbal communication was the very first diagnoses that I had initially decided but then I changed my mind. I guess you should always go with your first instinct! I always want to make a good...

  4. Chemistry Student Frustrations

    RN2BMU2009 replied to kalley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree...They have tutors. Some teachers will allow the cheat sheet but that is totally up to the instructor. No matter where you decide to go in life there will always be that person who wants to do...

  5. To the girl who was texting all through chemistry class....

    RN2BMU2009 replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Geesh...I couldn't find the end of this thread LOL!...I'm an older student so I just thought that it was me being irritated by the much younger students but I guess that I am not alone and...

  6. Officially A Nursing Student

    RN2BMU2009 replied to TxNursing Student's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I congratulate you as well...I also wish you well on those limited hours of sleep you will have LOL! Lean on the classmates that you enter the program with as they will truly be the only ones who will...

  7. Beginning clinical in the NURSERY

    RN2BMU2009 replied to ilovematt48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just finished my nursery rotation last week and it wasn't a bad experience for someone who wants no part of OB/PEDS! I enjoyed it really. 1. Head to toe assessments reflex assessments; rooting,...

  8. PCT and CNA whats the difference

    RN2BMU2009 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe that this is the case as CNA's in nursing homes cannot do glucose checks (At least that's the case in the state I live in). EKG's and phlebotomy you have to be trained per request of your...

  9. PCT and CNA whats the difference

    RN2BMU2009 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Kind of confusing to me. I think the title differs where you work at...I am a patient care technician in a hospital but certified as a CNA and I have NEVER even heard of a patient technician...

  10. Need ideas.

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I second

  11. Need ideas.

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Knowing that you can go to your RN for any assistance. I work on a medical unit and some RN's WILL NOT do tech work. I have witnessed some of them walk out of a room, look for the tech, tell them...

  12. What's your favorite shift?

    RN2BMU2009 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    second shift 2p-10p. The big wigs are gone, most of the work is out of the way, midway through your sift the patients are winding down and ready to go to sleep, all the docs are gone, and all of the...

  13. tired of waiting on acceptance letter!!!

    RN2BMU2009 replied to lunden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not downplaying any of you guys frustration, anticipation, discouragement, or anger...I understand as I was in the exact same boat in fall 06'. It took FOREVER for them to get back with me and...

  14. A&P class problems - need opinion

    RN2BMU2009 replied to GodivaGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My A&PII class for the entire semester, each test, each quiz and all homework assignments were fill in the blank. No multiple choice, no true false all 16 weeks...FILL In the Blank. Don't drop...

  15. Microbiology online?

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Snowii's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Listen to me...For the love of all the greater good of mankind and in the whole world...Please DO NOT take micorbiology as an online course! any science or math course online is not a good idea in the...

  16. Hints that you are in

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Jenrose15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto...You admission letter will be the only indicator that you are in. The programs are extremely competitive and there are alot of students wanting in. It's a procedure and they have to play by...

  17. Any Illinois State Exam Testers Here?!?!

    RN2BMU2009 replied to EmergencyMedicine's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOL! I remember those questions...Don't sweat it honestly it really is all about common

  18. CNA/Patient care tech duties in a hospital

    RN2BMU2009 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes...nurses do the yucky stuff as well. I am a SR. nursing student and I work as a tech in the hospital. You will have RN's who feel as if they are above helping out with bed pans and making beds,...

  19. abbreviations.......

    RN2BMU2009 replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    _ c: with Npo: nothing by mouth PRN: as needed Q: every BID: twice a day TID: three times a day AC: before meals (remember about to chow) PC: after meals (remember post chow) BRP: bathroom privledges...

  20. Nervous about finding a job!

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Codeda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    depends on what state you live in. Some will hire you while your waiting on you certification but you won't be able to do alot of duties that an aid usually does. Like I said I don't know what state...

  21. post partum risk for fluid volume deficit

    RN2BMU2009 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am needing some advice. I have a ppt pt. that will be 24 hrs post op in the morning. I have a #1 diagnoses of risk for fluid volume deficit r/t blood loss during surgical procedure and possibility...

  22. Goals for newborn with impaired skin integrity

    RN2BMU2009 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a problem...My care plan from last week was so horrible but my instructor gave me a second chance to redeem myself. My second nursing diagnoses was impaired skin integrity r/t inflammation of...

  23. Getting some experience

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Adams_Mommy_07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a second semester junior at a local university and I work as a patient care technician (CNA) on the med-surg floor. I am PRN so I get floated ALOT. To the psych floor, ER, surgery center, cardiac...

  24. Had to leave a nursing program will I get into another

    RN2BMU2009 replied to BettyBluedalle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It stinks that you have to pay all of that money and cant get any of your credits to transfer. I think that it's due to the fact that some schools have different criteria for their programs. The only...

  25. Anybody working full time while in school?

    RN2BMU2009 replied to Juicy925's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow!!! Where do you guys go to school at? I can only manage every other