C. Thinking

C. Thinking

Geriatrics, Triage, Cardiac ICU

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  1. Atheists? How do you deal with religious people?

    C. Thinking replied to CalicoKitty's topic in General Students

    In nursing school, you will obtain techniques for communicating with patients. You will learn that self-awareness is the most important tool that a nurse can have to communicate with their patients...

  2. Now That the Semester is over....What Will You Do Better Next Semester

    C. Thinking replied to anewday's topic in General Students

    There is 1 thing that I am going to do different this coming semester. I am going to create an ongoing study guid for every class. One that I add important information to after every class...

  3. End of the Semester Burnout

    C. Thinking replied to ggabri07's topic in General Students

    I agree with the OP, do very well on all "module" or periodic exams so that you do not have to obtain a prescription of Xanax to complete your finals. I was relieved when I learned I only really need...

  4. I am OFFICIALLY a 4th Semester Student!!!

    C. Thinking replied to Crux1024's topic in General Students

    I just achieved Lvl. 4 status as well. Lvl. 3 was definitely a journey. I feel the same as this poster....I did very well in ALL of my clinicals, As in fact...but lecture kicked my orifice. I am ready...

  5. Okay to verify blood product order with an LPN?

    C. Thinking replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on company policy, but at least 1 RN usually has to be

  6. Insulin administration and DKA... PLZ HELP

    C. Thinking replied to rwright15's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I'm not mistaken, IV insulin and fluids are usually always used in cases of DKA...it is very important to get the BS down and the FVD under

  7. 1ST Day in OB

    C. Thinking replied to jellan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really liked NICU and am thinking about working there when I graduate. Let me stress...I DONT LIKE KIDS MUCH....but I loved the babies in NICU. Also, heads up...postpartum women don't take well to...

  8. Prioritizing stroke nursing diagnosis!

    C. Thinking replied to ulcards25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would list the following most important three.. 1. Perfusion, ineffective cerebral 2. Aspiration, risk for 3. Swallowing, impaired Because it's an actual problem Because it's airway and is a...

  9. Nursing Dx for 7 mo.old fractured femur

    C. Thinking replied to ladybugpie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As it is a greater bone fracture, I would be most concerned with "Fluid volume deficit". Greater bones are very vascular and the risk for hemorrhage is

  10. What is a reconstituted drug?

    C. Thinking replied to Saturnalia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    a reconstituted drug is a drug that was in powder form in vile and has been mixed with ns(normal saline) or bsw(bacteriostatic water) (usually) so that it can be injected iv or im. for example,...

  11. 1ST Day in OB

    C. Thinking replied to jellan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took OB last semester. During the L&D aspect of our clinicals depended on the amount of births that particular day. I was at the hospital that birthed the bigger percentage of babies and they...

  12. Help w/ Evaluations/NANDA!!!

    C. Thinking replied to Nursey103's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is good if you keep your "expected outcome" statements within measurable range. For you, as a student, that would mean things you could evaluate in the short time you cared for the patient. For...

  13. darn shaky hands

    C. Thinking replied to 9livesRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It may be a little bit of a problem at first...but HEY, who isn't shakey when doing things for the first time, second time, third time? As with most things in nursing, precision takes time. Starting...

  14. Proper diagnosis?

    C. Thinking replied to faerygoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would, personally, be more concerned about "Impaired gas exhange" because of the aspiration in agreeance with znov11 that airway always comes first. I would them move on to "Risk for aspiration or...

  15. HELP!! Critical thinking!!!

    C. Thinking replied to jumpinforjoy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't forget to incorporate "Maslow's hierarchy of needs". This can be very helpful in answering those tough questions that have two "right" answers, but only one "best". Maslow formulates that every...

  16. Male Nursing Instructors

    C. Thinking replied to gd1222's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have encountered two male nursing instructors during my student nurse tour. I can see both sides of the matter. One of them is my least favorite instructor and the other is my favorite due to his...

  17. Poll: As a male in Nursing school, my goal/desire is to work in this area....

    C. Thinking replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I voted "other". I hope to work in