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mitchsmom

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  1. Pedi careplan hellllpppp

    mitchsmom replied to hoping to be an rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ??? would any of these work? demonstrate actions that are needed to increase tissue perfusion AEB verbally stating actions verbalize knowledge of tx regimen, including appropriate exercise and...

  2. Why is this guy's glucose 230? more...

    mitchsmom posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    He is s/p surgery for abdominal GSW to large/small bowel & vena cava. Now post-op day 3 on vent with respiratory alkalosis & sepsis (lg amt of intraabdominal fluid drained & cultured - not...

  3. If you had a choice.....

    mitchsmom replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely go straight for your goal in the first place if at all

  4. If you had a choice.....

    mitchsmom replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think there is any difference, I think they just use different terms in different areas of the

  5. physical assessment

    mitchsmom replied to lulabelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are a few assessment forms and checklists here in the "files" section if you are interested: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/allnursesstudents/ We usually have a client care worksheet that...

  6. Why is this guy's glucose 230? more...

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much everyone!!

  7. Why is this guy's glucose 230? more...

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That description was pretty much all the info on the case study. Didn't say if he was diabetic, or previous glucose's, or if on TPN. Oh yeah I do have more: alcoholic, malnourished, paralytic ileus...

  8. Thank you gifts for nurses?

    mitchsmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    A couple of our units this semester have been exceptionally good to us & I would like to think of a little something in addition to a card to give to the nurses from the students this time. Any...

  9. Most important thing to know when using TPN?

    mitchsmom posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am doing a presentation on TPN & I have to make up three NCLEX-ish questions as a part of it... what do you nurses think are the top things to remember when administering/monitoring TPN in your...

  10. Most important thing to know when using TPN?

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you guys so much for taking the time to answer! That is very

  11. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    mitchsmom replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This study that came out this year is kinda like the other one, I don't have any idea if it has the same flaws or what but it would be cool to see an analysis. Does anyone know the scoop on it?...

  12. Strattera (wasn't sure where to post this)

    mitchsmom replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    My 8 year old is on Strattera. We have always known he was ADHD (literally since he was a year old), we avoided medications until this summer. He started on Concerta which was ok for a while (better...

  13. ECG Question

    mitchsmom replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    pp. 222-224 of ECG's Made Easy 2nd ed. by Aehlert is titled "ECG changes associated with electrolyte disturbances" and mentions the flattened/peaked T wave & widened QRS with hypo/hyperkalemia...

  14. Any experience with Micronor?

    mitchsmom replied to DCCCRNn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took Micronor for a while after my first son was born. I think my periods were lighter but I don't really remember anything out of the ordinary. See what the doc says, maybe she will have another...

  15. taking students, precepting

    mitchsmom replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    As a student I am actually GLAD when a nurse tells me this, because I'd rather a nurse do her thing and let me watch, learn, & take direction. I just say "If there's anything you want me to do,...

  16. What can you tell me about this ECG strip?

    mitchsmom posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I am still learning this, as is about to be readily apparent. The patient was a post-CABGx4, the heart rate is 95. It is from lead II. I see that the rhythm looks regular, I see the inverted...

  17. Anyone know about cochlear implants?

    mitchsmom posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was practicing NCLEX questions and I got one about 'who is a good candidate for a cochlear implant'. It said 'adults who are born deaf or become deaf before learning to speak are usually not...

  18. Things nursing school FAILED to tell us

    mitchsmom replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle

  19. Does Your Facility Have the flu shot yet?

    mitchsmom replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    My university has them & offered them at a health fair last week. I got one and it was

  20. Anyone know about cochlear implants?

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks. I guess she's an exception to the rule. Although after seeing her experience, if I were in the situation I'd definitely go for it despite the negativity regarding the success of a...

  21. What can you tell me about this ECG strip?

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all the feedback!! It was from tele; & I did not have access to go back and get a copy of a 12 lead, sorry (we changed units). My teacher ended up saying most of the same things that...

  22. "Miracle Baby" gives lesson in reproduction

    mitchsmom replied to futureTMA's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At the end of the article, it gives a quote from a doctor "Could it be done? Yes," Katz said. "But there would be unpleasant side effects for a guy. I wouldn't rush off to try that." :rotfl:...

  23. Florida Hospital - Altamonte

    mitchsmom replied to caroladybelle's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok, I checked tonight when I was there, and our FL hospital does indeed feature caffeinated drinks! LOL My husband also reminded me that (at our branch, mind you, can't speak for others), the patients...

  24. What can you tell me about this ECG strip?

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I thought about the K+ but it was ok; all labs were WNL except: WBC 11.8, RBC 3.53, HCT 34.0, BUN 19, Ca++ 7.9 If I've figured correctly, those are a little off but none too bad & potentially...

  25. What can you tell me about this ECG strip?

    mitchsmom replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What's that mean, and should the telemetry tech have noticed