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Hello nursing friends. I am looking for a little help with a homework assignment. I am currently working towards my MSN and eventually (hopefully) my AG ACNP or PNP. I have already searched scholarly resources and spoken to a local AG ACNP. I have...

I've applied for the HRSA Nursing scholarship and am wondering about the 2 year service comittment. Anyone who has been there and done that want to share their experience about finding a job in an underserved area? Thanks!

I would appreciate some advice here, as I am a new nurse, and I am ruffling feathers at my first job. At our facility, we are supposed to fill out "medication incident reports" when we discover a med error has been made. We are encouraged to report ...

Hi there! There is a Hurst review being offered at NHTI. Hurst NCLEX® review at NHTI, June 4-6th, 8am-4pm Here's the info from Hurst Critical Thinking and Application - Our proven, unique approach is developed and taught by registered nurses ...

I am so upset right now. This is my second to last semester for my ADRN and I may have to withdraw in order to be sure I can come back. I have a b+ average in lecture, and excelled through my 10 week measure clinical, but these last 5 weeks are ps...

Very VERY involved functional health pattern, 18 nursing diagnosis, and writing a patho physiology for anxiety disorders (including a review of all brain structures, hormones and neurotransmitters involved).. Really challenging. And I made the mista...

As part of our psych rotation we are being required to complete and submit an Functonal Health Pattern on ourselves, including psychiatric history and medications, weight, sexuality, elimination, etc. I am having serious problems with this. I can't ...

I wanted to clarify, I do understand the point of self reflection, and getting what patients might see as an invasion of privacy, but I think there are main differences: 1. Pt are seeking treatment for a condition 2. I am not evaluating patients, as...

Hi there! Doubting myself here - need assistance choosing priority ND. Pt has PAD and a ulceration on his heel from dehissed surgical incision for bone biopsy. Would you think priority would be impaired tissue/skin or ineffective perfusion? Impaired...

Can anyone comment on their personal experience with being charged with a misdemeanor which was then dismissed? Is a dismissed charge usually something you must explain/petition the BON for?

Just going to throw this in the ring here - When i had my peds rotation teenage male patients were my biggest fear. I was worried I wouldn't relate to them, or be able to speak to them or gain their trust. Of course my instructor must have sensed t...

I second reading through the list and seeing if you can support them as valid. Also, its hard to say, not knowing your instructors, since each wants things differently. I have found it helpful to rely on the general related factors listed in your ref...

Just a guess but maybe an aortic aneurysm?

I just had a clinical instructor say this recently. I think she was trying to encourage those students whose nursing grades were not up to their expectations. But it certainly didn't sit well with me when she handed back the exam I got a 96 on!

Not a L&d nurse (yet) but having had a nonmedicated hospital birth of an 11lb5oz baby, I can say this... make. Sure. Your support. Team is ready to react on your behalf and speak up/intervene for you. Please remember, all births are natural. T...

First year is AWESOME. Are you taking other courses besides nursing? or just the NU115? They will send you an info packet in which you list all of the other classes you are taking, and can make requests for days/evenings, but they are very clear th...

momeilg - Congrats on your acceptance! I'm finishing up my first year at NHTI now. You will have one lab day and one clinical day during your first semester. They will remain the same week to week. FIrst semeste - Labs are on monday or tues or weds...

we haven't even had a lecture on nursing diagnosis yet, except to hear "patient problems are nursing diagnosis" After clinical this week we need to write and prioritize 5 nursing diagnosis based upon abnormal data in our FHP. Here are my questions....

got the following comment from my clinical instructor, with nothing but POSITIVE comments on my careplan: "Great job. I knew you would be up for the challenge in learning this one. Very thorough." FIrst semester is half over and I think i found my g...

all your answers can be found, clear as mud, in the documents on the website Nursing Scholarship Program I believe in the long PDF they talk about part time service and how that fulfils your obligation. How many hours must I work at a health care fac...

I also got an email yesterday which was basically a coversheet which included my name and address. It said there were worksheets attached regarding payment amounts and instructions for invoicing, as well as signed contract, but none of those things ...

I was lucky enough to receive the award!!! I received all emails and a phone call. I have 2 years of technical college left to get my RN. My horrible credit did NOT stop me!

over 1000 on books today, and I couldn't even afford them all! COME ON ORC stipend!!!!!!

MC has an out of the office autoreply on: I will be out of the office from Monday August 16 until Tuesday August 24, 2010. If you need immediate assistance, please call or email Ms. CF Her phone number is xxxxxx or call the HRSA call center at 1...

GO ahead, raise my blood pressure! I can still modify!