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  1. Pathophysiology, A & P, Microbiology, Fluid & Electrolyte Resources

    Old and New replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    An offshoot of one of the above links for micro students: CELLS Alive! Unique images of microorganisms that cause illness, and the blood cells that do battle to keep you well. Includes links to sites...

  2. Desperately Need Help With Care Plans

    Old and New replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Mary, I'm 55 and in my 3rd semester of nursing school. And I'm the oldest in my class, too, but not by much. Your life experience will prove itself as you get into the critical thinking part of...

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Old and New replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Supine = Staring at the Stars Prone = Pondering the

  4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Old and New replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Inotropic versus cardiac glycoside - Is there a difference. Tabers says Inotropic glycoside is an agent that increases the force of muscular contraction. It then mentions digitalis as a cardiac...

  5. Pathophysiology, A & P, Microbiology, Fluid & Electrolyte Resources

    Old and New replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can't find your rationale book, but here are some question sites that might help you: NCLEX Test Practice

  6. I HATE NURSING!

    Old and New replied to dkemper's topic in General Students

    I know just how you feel. I dread clinicals for weeks before they happen, although, once I'm there it's not as bad as I thought it would be. Have you considered x-ray technician, MRI or something...

  7. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    Old and New replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I made a mistake on this post... Normal (Neutrophils) Monkeys (Monocytes) Like to (Lymphocytes) Eat (Eosinophils) Bananas (Basophils) ***GRANULOCYTES are Never Eat...

  8. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    Old and New replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Blood: Normal (Neutrophils) Monkeys (Monocytes) Like to (Lymphocytes) Eat (Eosinophils) Bananas (Basophils) Agranulocytes: Monkeys Eat

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Old and New replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't combine aspirin with glipizide (Glucotrol) therapy or alcohol with insulin; both can cause

  10. Fending for yourself in clinical normal?

    Old and New replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

    It sure feels that way sometimes! Our clinicals are pretty good, but as I've heard here, the instructors are busy and so are the nurses. I try to find somebody that's doing a procedure I haven't...

  11. Best reasons for LPN over RN

    Old and New posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Interesting reading here, thanks. I have a question: I'm in my 3rd semester of nursing & I'm wondering what you would consider the best reasons for LPN over RN. I'm having some doubts and am...

  12. Best reasons for LPN over RN

    Old and New replied to Old and New's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you, all of you, for your input. I think it's just great that I can ask any question here and get well thought out answers. It makes nursing school much less

  13. Is it easier to get your RN by getting your LVN first.

    Old and New replied to scootersuz's topic in LPN to RN

    Aside from earning potential, which is more personally satisfying? LPN or

  14. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Old and New replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I remain unapologetic about my feelings about FL. The science program for my 4th grader consisted of a wilted plant in the windowsill and they were sharing textbooks. The high school notified me...

  15. Any smokers Out There?

    Old and New replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an addictions counselor for a while. We always said, "If nagging worked, we'd be out of a job". Trust me, you can put as much heart and soul into your plea for all of us to quit as you...

  16. Any smokers Out There?

    Old and New replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 55 and can probably outrun half of you...I roll my own and hold the smoke in my mouth for a minute. I quit for 2 years once, easily, and quit for 6 months several times. Nurses who don't...

  17. Any smokers Out There?

    Old and New replied to rustyshackleford's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student and I smoke. Our upcoming clinicals will be 12 hours at a stretch in a non-smoking environment so I've bought nicotine lozenges to make it through. Quitting is no problem, but...

  18. if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    Old and New replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    The most helpful thing I heard was from a 4th semester nursing student who said: "C means

  19. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Old and New replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm only a nursing student, but we are taught to treat even deceased patients who are being prepared for a family viewing with dignity and respect, and to continue speaking to them and explaining to...

  20. difficult decisions to make

    Old and New replied to tigger2sassy1's topic in General Nursing

    What a rough time you're having, tigger. I know how hard it is not to feel guilty about not being able to do more for someone you love. I went through something like that when my husband died of...

  21. Henderson , ASU, and UAFS

    Old and New replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the nursing program at ASU in Mountain Home, and it's considered to be a very good program. I don't know your situation, but financial aid is available, and quite a few hospitals help with...

  22. Am I too old to just be starting?

    Old and New replied to Roxy0628's topic in General Students

    I started at age 53, and now, at 55 I'm in my 3rd semester of nursing school. I asked my first instructor the same thing, and she said that no one is too old if the motivation is there. You'll have a...

  23. MATH HELP! IV- drug and drip question

    Old and New replied to Starfish1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's what I'm coming up with: 1) KCl: 20 mEq/L = 0.02 mEq/ml 0.02 x 60 = mEq/hr answer: 1.2 mEq/hr 2) Dilaudid: 25 mg/ 500 mL 25 / 500 = mg/mL = 0.05 mg/mL (21 mL/hr)...

  24. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    Old and New replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida Nursing

    I lived in central FL for 15 years, raising 2 kids and working. The high school was like a third world country. It was total chaos, with very little attempt by teachers to control children. FL...