melmarie23 MSN, RN

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    ATI Maternity

    melmarie23 replied to yazmine's topic in General Students

    I know that the focused review bases it on what I've gotten wrong. I still dont understand how my focused review could benefit you...we could be weak and strong in completely different areas. You...
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    ATI Maternity

    melmarie23 replied to yazmine's topic in General Students

    The focused review is tailored to the individual. I am unsure how mine could benefit you because we may be weak in different
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    Maternity/OB

    melmarie23 replied to Isitpossible's topic in General Students

    I loved it, and is the specality that I hope to go into. I will be doing my immersion/preceptorship (400 hours) on an OB/labor and delivery unit in the spring. that said, I did well in OB. The rest...
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    HELP for "fake patient careplan"

    melmarie23 replied to CRIMSON's topic in General Students

    I know its a risk of/complication of PROM, but she isnt currently experiencing PROM. and ignore my other suggestion, she already is experiencing preterm labor. how about : risk for infection: risk...
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    HELP for "fake patient careplan"

    melmarie23 replied to CRIMSON's topic in General Students

    the only issue that I see is a nursing diagnosis related to PROM. There is nothing in that scenario that indicates that the membranes have ruptured. what about "risk for premature labor r/t...
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    So very mad!!!

    melmarie23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    but do most religions make that exception? I honestly dont know and to me, that is an assumption. basically, regardless their religious affiliation, you cant force a patient to do something against...
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    Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

    melmarie23 replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

    I've already received the seasonal and refused H1N1 when all that was available was the nasal spray. Now that IM is available, I will probably get it. but if it were mandated? I'd probably not get...
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    So very mad!!!

    melmarie23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    and I don't even know why you would take the wedding ring for to the finger? What does your book say on this? I am now
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    So very mad!!!

    melmarie23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    dnrs can be verbally reversed though, i had thought. even so, she is not unconscious or coding, so you must help her. think about it this way: say this same patient chokes on a piece of corn she...
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    So very mad!!!

    melmarie23 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I would say B for
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    Professions before nursing

    melmarie23 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    nursing is a second career for me as well. I am half done with my program. I received my undergrad degree in Biology and worked in a genetic research facility for 3 and a half years before going on...
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    Nursing Dx

    melmarie23 replied to Kidagora's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    just take out "risk for" and have it say "unstable blood glucose r/t
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    Need Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    melmarie23 replied to pinkerton's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    connect it to cardio if he is presenting with a cardiac issue, such as high blood pressure, poor cap refill, brady/tachycardica etc. You said his vitals were normal (which I assume includes blood...
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    Need Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    melmarie23 replied to pinkerton's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    make a diagnosis based on your assessment. The patient is currently hyperglycemic, so I'd focus on that first possible diagnoses: risk for unstable blood glucose AEB _______________(bs reading of...
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    diagnosis priority: exccess fluid volume or ineffctive tissue perfusion?

    melmarie23 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd go with the first, excess fluid volume-simply because of the ABC's. Difficulty breathing, to me, would be the highest priority. I might even redo that diagnosis to something of the following:...
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    First IM injection question

    melmarie23 replied to casnee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    there is little evidence to suggest that aspirating before giving the IM is necessary and say that it is a dated practice. About half of my professors do it, and the other half dont....
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    Does anybody ever fail clinical because of time management? ethical question

    melmarie23 replied to greenbeanio's topic in General Students

    doing skills efficiently is something that comes with practice. Right now, the OP is there to learn, and part of that is executing tasks correctly. If the OP is a bit slow right now, then she is a...
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    what should I do? Need major help with a terrible situation that I am in with my prof

    melmarie23 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I dont use my college's writing center, but I do have others read my papers before hand and pick up on any spelling or gramatical errors for me. I also have the APA publication manual (5th...
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    Does anybody ever fail clinical because of time management? ethical question

    melmarie23 replied to greenbeanio's topic in General Students

    Nursing is about teamwork. I'd take up your classmates up on their offer to help. Dont use them a a crutch, but if you are stil finding yourself behind, let them help. If your instructor has beef...
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    Health Insurance & Nursing School

    melmarie23 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in General Students

    I think your best option would be to go through your school, if they offer it. It will save you $ in the long run. Purchasing private insurance is very expensive. My school offers health insurance...
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    Thoughts on ATI: Assessment Technologies Institute

    melmarie23 replied to StudentNurseElle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    we use ATI. It depends on the professor as to how much they count for. For Med/Surg, it was used as our final and was 25% of our overall grade. Its our final in OB in 3 weeks and counts for 30%....
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    Where to start?

    melmarie23 replied to laurakate's topic in General Students

    I too have a BS in biology. Basically, there are no online RN programs for those of us without an RN. The online programs that I found were for those already with an RN who wanted to complete their...
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    Whats the deal with all the crying?!?!....

    melmarie23 replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    I've cried at home due to stress many times. However, a couple weeks ago I broke down in one of my professor's office during a meeting with her to go over one of my papers. I was unhappy with my...
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    Grading in Nursing School?

    melmarie23 replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    I am in an direct entry (accelerated) MSN program. I am currently working on one of many final papers, a nice 10-12 pgr for my Public Health class. I have had papers in every single class so far....
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    End of the semester laziness

    melmarie23 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    ugh, I am trying to push though this population focused project of mine-a hefty 10-12 page paper plus a 20 min pretension to prep, for my Public Health course. I hate paper writing. Its so...