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  1. Need help with math problem

    prudence09 replied to Redwingsrv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry it came out a little weird. Write 250ml/25000u X 50u/min. Multiply 250 x 50 then divide that answer into 25000u. Which equals 0.5ml/min Then 60gtt/ml x 0.5ml/min Multiply 60 x 0.5=

  2. Need help with math problem

    prudence09 replied to Redwingsrv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope this helps. _250ml___ X _50u__ Cancel out the units (U) and all your left with is ml/min= 25000u min 250x50/25000=0.5ml/min Then: _60gtt__...

  3. Do you already know your end goal?

    prudence09 replied to msdeannah's topic in General Students

    I'm just hoping to find some way to get my foot in the door to L&D. My long term goal is to be a mid-wife. Just graduated and having a hard time finding a job. Right now I'm willing to take...

  4. Is a Nclex review course really necessary?

    prudence09 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated Sat. got my pin Fri. I just had my first NCLEX review today. We have it till Thurs. I can tell you yes it was a bit pricey and I wanted to grab the garbage can and hurl when I made my...

  5. This test questions threw me for a loop... Please Help!

    prudence09 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    #1. I would have picked D because you can't apply lotion to any surgical site. The question is kind of vague though. There are many types of surgery for varicose veins. #2. I would have picked A...

  6. How do you deal with annoying classmates?

    prudence09 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    Never associate with them because I don't want to be guilty by association. There were actually 4 girls in my class that the whole class could not stand because they refused to respect and be nice to...

  7. Will Rheumatoid Arthritis disqualify me from RN program @ NGCSU

    prudence09 replied to tulipmae's topic in General Students

    You cannot be denied enrollment because of any disability. It is illegal to deny anyone education based on a disability. RA is nothing I would be worried about. I actually have a metal rod in my left...

  8. Any positive thoughts on nursing school?

    prudence09 replied to denise0815's topic in General Students

    I am getting my pin tomorrow and I can tell you I have made one of the best decisions of my life. Now with that said nursing school is probably one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life....

  9. I Did it!!! I'm done with school!!

    prudence09 posted a topic in General Students

    Done. I'm finished with nursing school. Just found out my final grade. I PASSED!!!. All I have to do now is pass boards. For all of you who are still going strong you CAN DO IT!! My words of wisdom....

  10. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    prudence09 replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Doesn't look so good for me. Live in Tn, Graduate this Saturday. Can't find a job anywhere. What's so strange is that when you talk to recruiters they say apply we have plenty of jobs. You apply and...

  11. Asthma case study

    prudence09 replied to Rainy4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the expected outcomes: It's not exactly how long medication takes. Remember that outcomes have to be realistic and measurable. Ex: Patient will have O2 sat within normal parameters by discharge or...

  12. Class Pins. Do You Like Yours?

    prudence09 replied to justjenn's topic in General Students

    I'm really sorry you hate your pin. Ours are the school emblem which isn't that bad but we got to pick alot of different things for ours. Like engraved initials and date of pinning, we also got to...

  13. ATI Books v. Testing

    prudence09 replied to dianajh73's topic in General Students

    The way we do ATI testing at my school is that the instructors give us the codes. We have to purchase the books and CDs and ATI is required but they have always given us the

  14. Lab values to study Pre nursing school

    prudence09 replied to krltdy's topic in General Students

    Electrolytes, electrolytes, electrolytes. That is something that u will always need to know. Just remember that all textbooks will vary in their lab values. Even when you get into the hospital for...

  15. Just really need to vent

    prudence09 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm about to graduate in 3 weeks and I'm really excited and will be really proud to call myself a graduate nurse from the college I'm graduating from. There is only one problem. My class will be the...

  16. You know you're in nursing school when....

    prudence09 replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    When you start dreaming about all the things you study before a

  17. If you barely pass A&P, should you continue with nursing?

    prudence09 replied to nobhill's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just because you barely pass A&P doesn't mean you shouldn't continue with nursing. You do need to find out if the program you are applying for will accept you with a 70. The program I am in will...

  18. Need Care Plan Help

    prudence09 replied to ybstressed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't forget with care plans you need a goal for the patient to achieve that is measurable(time) and realistic. Also your outcomes need to be measurable and realistic. EX: Patient will be able to...

  19. At home practice for initiating an IV?

    prudence09 replied to aellisrn10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The best thing I found to practice on is the tubing you get for the aquarium. You know the clear plastic tubing that is used for fish tank air pumps and you can buy it practically anywhere. Cut enough...