MassADNstudent

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1. Pt with CHF, COPD and edema!!! HELP?!?!

   MassADNstudent replied to samae23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   My thinking is that if you have edema, third spacing. That means fluid from your veins have escaped into your tissues. If you can promote fluid to return to the venous blood flow, I would think it...

2. Pt with CHF, COPD and edema!!! HELP?!?!

   MassADNstudent replied to samae23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hmm...I wouldn't think compression stockings would be as effective. When I think of lower extremity edema, I think of the whole foot and up half way the calf having edemous. The compression...

3. Pt with CHF, COPD and edema!!! HELP?!?!

   MassADNstudent replied to samae23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Oh...some other tidbits I thought of off the top of my head. If he has poor peripheral tissue perfusion to his extermities, he might not be able to sense whether or not water is hot or cold. Teach...

4. Pt with CHF, COPD and edema!!! HELP?!?!

   MassADNstudent replied to samae23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I would go with your first diagnosis of: Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion r/t compromised blood flow secondary to congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and...

5. How did you manage your anxiety during clinical?

   MassADNstudent replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Just being as prepared as possible. Reviewing my meds and labs, have an idea of what I need to do during clinical specific to my patient(s), and just skipping coffee in the morning. I have...

6. Help with Sterile Dressing Change

   MassADNstudent replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   We were also taught not to reach over the sterile field. Otherwise the field would be considered contaminated, so set up would be

7. Becoming a CNA in MA

   MassADNstudent replied to funfunfun's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I know this tread is older, but to those that have became a CNA recently....how are job prospects currently in Massachusetts. I'm already in nursing school, and am going to take the CNA course. RN...

8. What would be more beneficial, CNA or EMT?

   MassADNstudent replied to MassADNstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you all for the replies! I think I will go the CNA route

9. What would be more beneficial, CNA or EMT?

   MassADNstudent replied to MassADNstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   However, will it be worth it to get my CNA if I can't find a job as one in the next year. I'm in an ADN course, so I'm half done and won't be able to practice below my license. Even with an RN, can...

10. What would be more beneficial, CNA or EMT?

    MassADNstudent posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've finished the 1st year of nursing school in an ADN program. I want to futher my skills, having no medical experience previously. But I also want to better my chances at obtaining an RN position...

11. I got an Interview!

    MassADNstudent posted a topic in General Students

    I was able to get an interview for an intership as a student and I'm very excited! I feel really privledged to have an oppurtunity to be even considered. Especially in this economy. I was hoping...

12. Student Nurse looking for positions over the summer?

    MassADNstudent posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My first year is about over in my ADN program, and I was wondering if anyone had any leads to where I might try to apply for a position where I can gain more experience? I realize the hospitals in...