SolaireSolstice

SolaireSolstice BSN, RN

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  1. oncology rounds......I need help!

    SolaireSolstice replied to ybstressed's topic in General Students

    There is no way to list all the possible medications. Many people are admitted and kept on their home meds as well as whatever is used to treat them. However... Expect patients in pain (pain...

  2. How do you make them go??

    SolaireSolstice replied to missmissyann82's topic in General Nursing

    You could try pointing out to her how expensive it might be if she doesn't intervene until it becomes an emergency. ER $> OP clinic visit $. But agree with all others as well. If she wants to...

  3. oh my gosh, Can someone please help me with this drug calc problem??

    SolaireSolstice replied to JadenRN TO BE's topic in General Students

    First: 11 lbs /2.2 = 5 kg then 20mg/kg/day = 20mg * 5 kg = 100 mg/day then 500mg/2ml = 100mg/x cross multiply you get 200 = 500x = 0.4 ml total dose/day then since the dose is to be divided into 4...

  4. NCP, Laboratory test implications,,

    SolaireSolstice replied to Jjearkwein's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to get a Nanda book. They are your bible for this sort of work. Lots of people also recommend care plan books, but after your 3rd or 4th clinical you may not need it (the care plan book)...

  5. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice posted a topic in General Students

    What do you do if you see someone in your class that seems to be struggling? Do you offer to help? Or is that worse, because it makes you look patronizing and superior? Yesterday, after I had finished...

  6. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Ok this really is the final follow up now: The student didn't even show up for the

  7. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Final follow-up probably: I arranged to meet this student today on campus to study. We were to meet at 1pm. I live 30 minutes from campus and got there on time. He lives 10 minutes from campus and...

  8. Best Way to Supplement Income While in School

    SolaireSolstice replied to fadedstars34's topic in General Students

    Research studies pay well. Some of the Phase 1 inpt studies can pay in the

  9. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Update: This student made a C in the clinical. He told me that he never bothered with his careplans. Only did the bare minimum. He said the instructor told him the only reason he passed is because his...

  10. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    SolaireSolstice replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To a particular student in my class: We're going into the final, and you need an 80 on the final to pass the class. I'm helping because I'm doing well, it's good karma, and I thought maybe you could...

  11. 22 gauge IV cath in blood transfusions

    SolaireSolstice replied to evilglowduckie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My understanding is you SHOULD have 20 gauge or less for blood transfusions, but if all you can get in is a 22 gauge, you use what you can. The problem is that the smaller gauge will possibly cause...

  12. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    SolaireSolstice replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I had to call in once when I got skunked, twice in the same morning. 1st when the skunk got into the dog pen and the 1st dog attacked it I was "within the range of fire" (collateral damage). 2nd time...

  13. What should I have done? Is it even a big deal?

    SolaireSolstice posted a topic in General Students

    On Monday I had clinical, and as usual I got the patient's 15:00 vitals for the oncoming CNA. I gave her the vitals, all WNL, RR was *12*. We, as nursing students, do not chart in the computers except...

  14. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    To make it all more clear, this is not our first clinical, or 1st clinical instructor, it is my 4th (or 4 1/2 if you count the one where I had to drop halfway through when my husband became ill). I...

  15. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Last three posts were made after I made my decision. It's in the post above Daytonite's first post: Maybe it wasn't clear. I am going to go to the instructor and tell her I am going to assist this...

  16. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    I have heard on here about students not passing clinical, but I have never heard of a student in my nursing school not passing clinicals. The worst student I have ever run across was in my first...

  17. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Did you working with this student help her? What happened with her? Did she pass

  18. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    Honestly, this would be my worst fear come true. Even though I had been asked by the instructor to help, that it would not be appreciated, or worse, get thrown in my face. I get my assignments done...

  19. I have to write a careplan on Nothing !

    SolaireSolstice replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, I don't know where you find the time or patience.That was more comprehensive than the lecture my fundamentals instructor gave on the entire nursing

  20. I have to write a careplan on Nothing !

    SolaireSolstice replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Impaired comfort (N/V/diarrhea) Acute/Chronic Pain Imbalanced nutrition, more than body requirements (obese) My fall back Dx is Anxiety. Most patients in the hospital are anxious; this guy maybe not...

  21. What is your choice?

    SolaireSolstice replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Students

    GCS = Glasgow coma scale, measures neurological level of

  22. Those nursing students that just don't seem to "get it"

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    The patient was male. I mean, sure it's possible the patient just likes women better. He certainly didn't give me any trouble at all. I had the idea it was more that the student was being less...

  23. Metabolic or Respiratory

    SolaireSolstice replied to karenwjk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sometimes, if the metabolic or respiratory pathways are attempting to compensate, they can both go out of whack. The way I learned it was... (and forgive me multiple edittings because I'm sure I'll...

  24. Students not working while going to school....

    SolaireSolstice replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    I performed what I like to think of as the ultimate sacrifice to get this done. (read that as sarcasm) I moved my entire family and a good portion of my household into my parents' house. The rest of...

  25. I'm such a klutz

    SolaireSolstice replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Students

    And to add another "stupid nursing student trick" I've done... Tuesday I was giving my elderly male patient a bed bath and changing him into his own clothes before he was discharged to go home. I...