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  1. Care plan for diverticulitis

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Alright, I'm having a hell of a time with this care plan. My patient was relatively healthly prior to having his sigmoid colon removed secondary to diverticulitis. My diagnoses are: Constipation...

  2. Grads from Chamberlain

    dmfisher86 replied to adriand56's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, it's the program for new grads. Basically they give us a good orientation with a preceptor and take you resuscitation classes, unit classes, etc. It's a great program and eases you into actual...

  3. Any RN or students around the Chi --Help plz

    dmfisher86 replied to flowerlilly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I went to Chamberlain-Addison campus. I had a GREAT experience there and have a great job now because of it. I thought that the instructors were great and that the program taught me what I needed. I...

  4. Grads from Chamberlain

    dmfisher86 replied to adriand56's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I graduated this past Feburary and am currently in Children's new grad residency. To me, it seems not about where you went but how you are as a person. I worked as an assistant in school. I highly...

  5. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    dmfisher86 replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The CNA jobs are posted under nursing when they are

  6. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    dmfisher86 replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just keep checking the site everyday. The positions go up fast and go down just as

  7. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    I graduated from Chamberlain in Feburary, took my NCLEX, passed on the first try, and just received my dream job as a new grad! Chamberlain did its job for me. I couldn't be happier with the program...

  8. Children's Memorial RN Internship Program

    dmfisher86 replied to Summer Breeze's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! I just got my call for a new grad job at Children's today! The program does pay, but you are considered a RN intern for the first year. After that you become an experienced RN in their standards...

  9. ACLS Classes In or Near Chicago?

    dmfisher86 replied to loryces's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I took a course today with Acute Care Education Systems, and they were FANTASTIC! They break everything down nicely and make it very understandable. It's about $200, but well worth it. I highly...

  10. Rush University Medical Center Hiring Process

    dmfisher86 replied to NurseThis21's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I had an interview with Rush for a student internship, and it probably took them two months to get back to me for an interview. I have a friend that works there, and she told me that when she got...

  11. Do Chicago Hospitals only hire BSN RNs?

    dmfisher86 replied to qtpnai03's topic in Illinois Nursing

    CLC 172, I just got hired at Children's for the SNA program, and they got back to me within one week. I'm not sure if it is different for the new grad program, but I know that they do like people who...

  12. OB Case Study

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm trying to work on a case study for my OB course, and OB is not my strong point because I have absolutely NO interest in it. Here is the question... What can be done to help direct the fetal head...

  13. Questions for current Chamberlain students

    dmfisher86 replied to purplerabbit2012's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey everyone, I'm a current Chamberlain student in my 4th semester, and so close to graduation that I can taste. Thus far, I've loved it at Chamberlain. It's a bit pricey I know, but worth it I feel....

  14. Fluid and electrolyte help

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just wondering if anyone knew a good website that broke down electrolyte functions in the body? I have my midterm on it on Thursday, and I get the main ones (aka sodium, potassium) and why they...

  15. Studying for Med/surg

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    HELP!!! I am 3 weeks away from being done with med/surg. There is no way I can get an A in the class at this point because I got an 83 on the first exam of med/surg 2. All I want at this point is a B,...

  16. chamberlain college of nursing-addison-deadlines

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am currently in the program, finishing up the second half of med/surg at the moment. Your first semester and a half (depending on your transfer credits), you will be in class 8-5 for nursing...

  17. Risk for injury care plan

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a patient who had a gait dysfunction and has fallen twice within the past 3 months. My nursing diagnosis is: Risk for injury r/t fall risk. I just don't know what to include as short term and...

  18. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    Vixgirl - Yes, the fundamentals semester is considered second year. You will have fundamentals, pathophys, and health assessment. Katacake - That is correct, there is no requirement to get into...

  19. Care plan for diverticulitis

    dmfisher86 replied to dmfisher86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so

  20. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    They called me and then sent me an official letter when I got in. Not sure what they do

  21. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    To answer everyone's questions....coming from a 3rd semester Chamberlain student... There are males there. Not many, but it's starting to get more equal. I think men are becoming more okay with being...

  22. Chamberlain College of Nursing - Addison

    dmfisher86 replied to icechick's topic in Chamberlain College

    EROD09, I am currently in the program, and I had about 36 or so credits transfer, mainly because I took wayyyyy too many classes I didn't need. Oh, the joys of deciding to go to nursing school at the...

  23. Fluid and electrolytes....AHHH!!!

    dmfisher86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For my med/surg class, we have a case study. I'm pretty sure the patient is hypovolemic with hyponatremia. I just want to make sure this is a possibility. And if so, would D5.45 NS be used to treat it...

  24. Fluid and electrolytes....AHHH!!!

    dmfisher86 replied to dmfisher86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! I was right in my thinking then. I just want to make sure, but hypovolemia can lead to hyponatremia,

  25. Med/Surg Rotations

    dmfisher86 replied to dmfisher86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! I'm volunteering on an acute care floor at Children's right now, and I think it's helping me feel more comfortable as well. I have another question for any one who could help. Is it better to...