Hotdharma2011

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1. Plzzz help me guys

   Hotdharma2011 replied to marlonAAPN's topic in General Students

   0.3% NaCl is a hypotonic solution. I haven't learned about kidney disease yet, (that's part of the curriculum in my next quarter) but I do know that healthy kidneys are necessary to maintain an...

2. Grading scale for Nusing school???

   Hotdharma2011 replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

   The grading scale for my school is: 96% is an A and less than 80% is failing. It is tough and there are always lots of tears after every exam! and just like many of the other posts, my school prides...

3. Not doing well in school. Need advice.

   Hotdharma2011 replied to Fundamentals(1986)'s topic in General Students

   I agree with the previous posts, that you should try to review your tests and talk to your instructor if possible. Before I start studying, I always review the vocab, and make sure I understand the...

4. interventions for infectious tissue perfusion...

   Hotdharma2011 replied to skygirl's topic in General Nursing

   when I'm deciding on interventions, I like to first figure out what my goal is, and the goal is usually the opposite of the diagnosis. with that said, if my patient had impaired tissue perfusion, I...

5. Those who got A's while taking 2 sciences together...

   Hotdharma2011 replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I definitely think you should take chemistry 1st, if that is an option! And I understand needing to work during pre-reqs, cuz that's what I did. And like the other post, I too didn't have much of a...

6. Those who got A's while taking 2 sciences together...

   Hotdharma2011 replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think that it's definitely 'doable', especially if you're motivated, which it sounds like you are. I just finished my 2nd term of nursing school and I think that taking 2 difficult science classes...

7. Is Chem really importand?

   Hotdharma2011 replied to la mama 310's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Of course, I can only speak for myself, and I will preface this in saying that I found chemistry pretty hard too, but I don't see how anyone could do well in phys or micro and especially the pathophys...

8. Very discouraged with nursing school..

   Hotdharma2011 replied to GMG RN's topic in General Students

   Hey there Studentnurse888, I know exactly how you feel!!! It is sooooo frustrating! I still can't believe how unorganized and downright unprofessional nursing school seems to be sometimes. It's the...

9. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

   Hotdharma2011 replied to Hotdharma2011's topic in General Students

   It is really so refreshing to hear that it's so common to feel what I'm feeling! I agree that giving baths, doing peri-care, etc is a way we learn compassion, and what not. I get it. I even enjoy hair...

10. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

    Hotdharma2011 replied to Hotdharma2011's topic in General Students

    Thanks coolpeach and soon2bnurse3! I feel better knowing I'm not the only one. I have a pretty good idea that many of my classmates might feel the same way, but we're still kind of new to each other,...

11. Are there any others who don't 'love' nursing school?

    Hotdharma2011 posted a topic in General Students

    I have wanted to be a nurse for most of my life, and have been working towards this goal for a couple years now, taking prerequisites, etc. Well I'm towards the end of my first quarter of nursing...

12. Need your advice about Everette Providence medical center

    Hotdharma2011 replied to piscesmama's topic in Washington Nursing

    sorry. didnt mean to

13. Need your advice about Everette Providence medical center

    Hotdharma2011 replied to piscesmama's topic in Washington Nursing

    comment removed, it offended the 'murse'. sorry, didn't mean

14. Teaching/learning care plan?

    Hotdharma2011 replied to shrimpchips's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    GOALS * Pt will be able to explain the purpose of digoxin * Pt will be able to recognize s/s of digoxin toxicity and when to contact their doctor/healthcare provider * Pt will be able to take their...

15. All About the NET

    Hotdharma2011 replied to 9livesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing8648, I forgot to submit this in my last post: ati testing, is the website that we used on Friday to take the TEAS. My RN adviser said that we will get very comfortable with this site because...