No your colleague is wrong, a MAP below 60 means decreased perfusion, not the diastole. They're confusing the two. Think of this way, if a pt has a BP of 90/50, his MAP = 63. Point proven your...
Hey, I'm only a student, but maybe I can be of some help since this is still fresh in my mind lol. From my understanding, serum K+ level increases in metabolic acidosis (and decreases in metabolic...
OK, wow, just got around to reading some posts from a dissatisfied student! I'm not sure who saveyourself is, but I'm a student in the same program and in NO WAY feel the way they do. I have also...
I haven't heard the term "hot abdomen." I'm only a student but from your description it seems he may be suffering from peritonitis (rigid/washboard abdomen is a classic sign often accompanied by n/v)...
LOL this is so funny to me... I was going to start the CDP this past January in Pleasantville but decided to hold off & attend Concordia College's 15 month ABSN program instead b/c I couldn't...
Since the toileting schedule was unsuccessful, you could suggest having the hall check person make sure he hasn't soiled himself during each round, & if he did then have it taken care of. This...
I'm guessing she put the towels down as a precaution b/c he has a hx of bed wetting but the towels ended up getting soaked w/ urine & they thought it was being covered up? OP, is that what...
OP you can try: Kaplan NCLEX-RN: Medications You Need to Know for the Exam (Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam) - 2008 I believe? Chicago Review Press Pharmacology Made Easy for NCLEX-RN Review and Study...
[ I gave her adequate information regarding the NCLEX-RN in my first paragraph to be supportive. And, my P.S. was referring to her previous user name, she has since changed it after I made her...
you can refer to the link i sent when i quoted your previous post, i don't want to take this thread off topic. i believe all the questions regarding user names and titles are answered
I'm sorry you failed, but I'm sure you weren't the first and you definitely won't be the last! Try the NCLEX-RN Review 4000 DVD by Lippincott and just keep working on those questions... According to...
I'm still a student as well but I have worked in a hospital and it hasn't been an issue for me when I knew someone... I'd make my NM aware to make sure they're okay with it as well. I feel it wouldn't...
Do really well in your prereqs (aim for A's, B's), and when applying to schools include in your entrance essay/personal statement (if there is one required) information regarding your academic...