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    Fundraising ideas?? please help

    jesskidding replied to TheLisaMac's topic in General Students

    We are doing both a Sonic and CiCi's Pizza night where a percentage of the sales go to our program. We are also doing a jewelry sale with Silpada, too expensive though if you ask me. We also did a...
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Just finished reading this article. Thanks for the suggestion! I am also a member of medscape now which looks like it's going to be a good resource. Thanks
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I had my second day of clinical where the pt. with CHF was being given Albumin followed by Lasix. Shortly after starting the drip she began itching, welts appeared on her back, sides, and breasts....
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    RN vs NP vs DNP

    jesskidding replied to Wrangler156's topic in Nursing Career

    Every school I have researched for myself wants you to have at least one year bedside experience before applying. Some require more than one year which I think is a good thing. I agree with the above...
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    No soap?

    jesskidding replied to autumn_october's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of that. I would not want that used on me or a family member. Some faciliites use the wipes you can warm in the microwave, but my hospital uses travel sized Dove soap. Much better if you...
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    rubber fingers?

    jesskidding replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    Found this using google: Finger Cots provide temporary protection for your fingers while injuries are healing. Protects cuts, burns and blisters from moisture and dirt. Ideal for hard to bandage...
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    Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX Questions ONLINE?

    jesskidding replied to sjmagri's topic in General Students

    Let me know how you like it. I promise you that you will pass your tests using PREP-U. At my nursing school they used the Saunders NCLEX book to study by in the past. This is the first year they...
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    I think I'm failing my Biology class =[

    jesskidding replied to asma6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. I wasn't trying to be harsh or mean. I have been there. I wasn't doing so well in A and P before I got into nursing school. I was failing and not putting any effort into learning the...
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    I think I'm failing my Biology class =[

    jesskidding replied to asma6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you done any studying or reading? I find this usually helps. It helps me at least. Good luck!
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    This was human albumin. I guess I should have stated that. Thanks for all the replies! I learned a lot yesterday during this clinical. Thanks again!
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    Nursing diagnosis

    jesskidding replied to Kecnkn's topic in General Students

    Hmmm, that sucks. Our's are clearly outlined so we know what they want from us. Can you calirfy with an instructor. I know they can be confusing and frustrating. Just try not to over think it. That's...
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    rubber fingers?

    jesskidding replied to onthejourney's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! The title made me click! I've learned something. I had no idea what finger cots were. Nice to know.
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    Nursing diagnosis

    jesskidding replied to Kecnkn's topic in General Students

    Care plans are a little um....ridiculous. Well, that may not be the right word....but anyway my clinical instructor would prefer us to be in the room hands on with the patient rather than stressing...
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    Nursing diagnosis

    jesskidding replied to Kecnkn's topic in General Students

    More like.....third
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    Nursing diagnosis

    jesskidding replied to Kecnkn's topic in General Students

    I second that book. Buy it! It was listed as a required book on my book list for NS. It's very
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    QUICK QUESTION

    jesskidding replied to tmtyree84's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that's right. It's usually accelerated. You graduate with a
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    When the albumin drip was almost finished we began a bed bath and noticed what looked like mosquito bites on her back, sides and breasts. We called in the CN, the pts. primary nurse, and our clinical...
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    Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX Questions ONLINE?

    jesskidding replied to sjmagri's topic in General Students

    That's the book I am using. There is a PREP-U for that book. It is amazing and worth every penny. It has thousands of NCLEX style questions for all the chapters in the book. I have aced every test so...
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    I guess they will find out tomorrow when the pt. gets lasix again at
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    Does your state let you administer parental meds as a NS student?

    jesskidding replied to Striving2BG8's topic in General Students

    We can start IV's as long as our clinical instructor is there watching. Today was only my second clinical day and I have only done things such as PICC line dressing change, IM injections, SUBQ...
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I am
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    QUICK QUESTION

    jesskidding replied to tmtyree84's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the program. There are many schools that offer
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    Does your state let you administer parental meds as a NS student?

    jesskidding replied to Striving2BG8's topic in General Students

    Except at my clinical facility Albumin is not considered a blood product (usually is every where else) and I was able to give that
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    I just called up to the unit and spoke to her RN for the night. She was going to look through the chart. She didn't sound concerned? She thought it just might be a sensitivity? I would hate for her to...
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    Albumin Reaction

    jesskidding replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    The DO stopped the Albumin because she thought it must be from the Albumin. She continued the Lasix treatment and the pt. is scheduled for another IV push Lasix at 0730 tomorrow morning. Should I call...