I'm a first-semester nursing student, and on my patient's meds list it says this: "Vancomycin 1,000 mL IVPB trough 30-60 mins before" What does this mean? Specifically, "trough"... I'm assuming it...
........ Toxic, your grades are FANTASTIC! Be proud of yourself. FYI, I just had an appointment today to switch my major to nursing. I still have 1 more pre-req to take, but I have a 4.0 overall...
I have a question regarding the book in the link: http://www.amazon.com/Review-Guide-Entrance-Exam-Pre-Entrance/dp/0763724866/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231638627&sr=1-2 (the link to...
hypo - I'm taking Micro this semester! :) Start in about two weeks. Yeah, I read that it's the same strep that causes NF causes strep throat. One website said that's how a lot of people contract NF...
I had just stumbled upon a thread where necrotizing fasciitis was brought up. And I started researching and found out that it is caused by the bacteria Strep A that has invaded body tissue. The...
If anyone has attended or does attend New York City College of Technology's nursing program, can you give me any insight as to how long of a waiting list there is to get into the program? Muchas...
NurseMike - "I am an avid (not necessarily to say real talented) amateur photographer, and one of the nice things about nursing is that I can work 3 twelve-hour shifts for essentially full-time pay,...
Coolpeach - Thanks a lot. Really helpful info. I'm going to talk to the chair of nursing at my school hopefully today. I don't think I'll have to retake any classes since it's the same school I've...
FL, please calm down. Say what you will; I know I'd be fine in LA. I live in NYC! The cost of living here is arguably the highest in the country (San Francisco being a close contender). I live...