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  1. How do you get over your nerves?

    damrcngrl95 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    I hope you get a reply to this. I'm wondering the same thing. Are there people who are just so confident in everything that they don't get the jitters about

  2. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If Tennessee opts out of the Affordable Care Act, voters may have good reason to feel sick | Cover Story | Nashville SceneThis may explain the hospital layoffs in Tennessee. I have a feeling that the...

  3. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I also wanted to add this link. I will say that I don't know anything about this website, but the state by state info found in the middle of the post seemed accurate. Beyond the pledges: Where the...

  4. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I find this to be part of the bad behavior I referred to. I see it more in areas that are very anti ACA leaning and/or won't have the Medicare support the state could have taken advantage of. I feel...

  5. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My heart and sympathy goes out to people like you. I do realize that insurance will go up for some. I also believe that this will be on the short run. Over all more people will be investing in the...

  6. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for this info. I am very interested in how the ACA will effect health care. As you can tell from my previous posts that I'm optimistic about the ACA. My fears are not with the law itself,...

  7. Diffusion vs Perfusion

    damrcngrl95 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I stand corrected on my explanation. I know what I was trying to say and what was said are two different things. I only added in the confusion. I do realize quiet clearly diffusion relies on a...

  8. Diffusion vs Perfusion

    damrcngrl95 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    GrnTea that is such a great way to explain it. You are much better at explaining things than I ever

  9. Diffusion vs Perfusion

    damrcngrl95 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You and I are saying the same thing. Yes as the blood flows through the capillary it is exchanging gases be it the lungs or other tissues. The capillaries at the alveoli are diffusing gases to...

  10. Diffusion vs Perfusion

    damrcngrl95 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perfusion is the exchange of gases at the tissue level. Diffusion is the exchange of gases between the capillaries and alveoli. Ventilation is the gas exchange in and out of the lungs. So hypoxia is...

  11. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I will also point out that rationing and a lot worse was happening on the free market too. At least now more people have a chance at health insurance. Not having access to affordable health care was...

  12. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I will say that I do hate the fact that each state gets to choose whether to take Medicare money to help fund state exchanges and people falling into the poverty line to qualify for Medicare insurance...

  13. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    damrcngrl95 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is how I feel about the ACA. I have a hearty laugh at people who want to point fingers at the government trying to kill people off through death panels. Well, the old laws for health insurance...

  14. Student with ADHD

    damrcngrl95 replied to mcara's topic in General Students

    I have ADD and have had many of the issues you are talking about. I still do to some extent. I was diagnosed with ADD this past year and I'm glad I took that step. I do take concerta and try to...

  15. Dealing with family so draining

    damrcngrl95 replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope you get a reply to this. I know this question has been asked in other roundabout ways. We are expected to keep patient/ family satisfaction up, but I don't like seeing it pushed to the point...

  16. Would u find this bullying

    damrcngrl95 replied to ayla2004's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had this happen to me and yes they are feeling a little insecure around you. I talked with my friend about it and explained that even though I may seem like I know more than them I have...

  17. What is your Achilles heel?

    damrcngrl95 replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Sputum I can deal with, but the other body functions, GI bleeds, vomit, and the such is a no

  18. What is the relationship of Na and Potassium?

    damrcngrl95 replied to swansonplace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Potassium is found at higher levels in the cell and is a transporter that helps with cellular regulation. When potassium leaves a cell an electrolyte balance must be maintained in the cell. The...

  19. Good "non-prerequisites" classes to take before nursing school?

    damrcngrl95 replied to tczapp88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A phlebotomy class in the continuing education section may not be a bad class. You can get a full semester that has a clinical portion. Plus, if you need a part time job, this could

  20. Soft spoken nurses

    damrcngrl95 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had an instructor try to belittle me because of my soft voice. I had a very elderly patient that he made me wake up. She was also the very first patient I had ever had. I found out a couple of...

  21. Making a complaint about a doctor?

    damrcngrl95 replied to moriahcat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what worried me more about the situation. I would be complaining that the doctor could use a class on asthma. The fact that she couldn't hear wheezing, and you showed signs of being in...

  22. How much chem is actually used in ap??

    damrcngrl95 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also wanted to add that certain drugs like Lasix will lower electrolytes like potassium. They use large amounts of Albuterol to lower high potassium. For every 3 K leaving the cell it takes 2 Na...

  23. How much chem is actually used in ap??

    damrcngrl95 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used my chemistry knowledge more in my A&P II class. I found myself looking back over my chemistry book during the kidney, respiratory, and nutrition/electrolyte sections. I am sure you will...

  24. Could a kidney problems lead to lung problems?

    damrcngrl95 replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Kidneys and the respiratory system do work together. ADH is produced in the hypothalamus, but acts on the kidneys to increase blood volume. An excess of fluids can cause problems like pulmonary...

  25. Not immune to mmr

    damrcngrl95 replied to Band's topic in General Students

    At my school all of us have up to date shot records, but some of the hospitals now want titers on all of us currently in the program. I'm 45 years old and went through the expense and hurdles of...