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  1. Is this a valid nursing diagnosis?

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am supposed to provide 3 nursing diagnoses for a pt w/ angina pectoris. 1- pain r/t myocardial ischemia 2-Risk for decreased cardiac output r/t mechanical and/or electrical dysfunction of the heart...

  2. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi! I'm wondering if anyone could direct me to where I could find some information about foley catheters in use as a gastrostomy tube. I can find plenty of resources for the catheter itself,but not as...

  3. Sterile Dressing Change question

    Student4Now posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all, When doing a sterile dressing change, doesnt the field become contaminated every time you reach over to grab an item? Will someone explain this to

  4. Silly question but....whats the difference?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will check it out and make use of them Im sure. Thank you so much for the great

  5. Silly question but....whats the difference?

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, I have to check off on several skills on Tues so I am trying to get all of my info straight before then. One question is, what is the difference between a wet to dry dressing and packing a...

  6. Silly question but....whats the difference?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm having a bit of a hard time. None of these concepts or skills are difficult to grasp per say, Its just that our advisors do not do demos so its hard to know exactly how they want us to do things....

  7. Silly question but....whats the difference?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the great feedback- I really appreciate it. Before I do my skills check off I will just ask my advisor what they want me to pack it with (wet, dry, saline, etc.,).Thank

  8. Silly question but....whats the difference?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When packing a wound should the gauze be wet or dry? Will the doctor specify

  9. Priority Nursing diagnosis Second Stage Labor

    Student4Now replied to MyBrainIsFull's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just thinking that when I gave birth to my daughter that someone could have stretched my bottom lip over my shoulders and I wouldnt have

  10. Help with Sterile Dressing Change

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, When doing a sterile dressing change, doesnt the field become contaminated every time you reach over to grab an item? Will someone explain this to me? ( I posted this in the LPN student forum...

  11. Sterile Dressing Change question

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh ok great!what about tape? If I pre-cut my tape and have it ready to go, I am only supposed to use my right hand to apply it- is that

  12. Any other nurses with cataplexy?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks for the info although I am pretty familiar with what I have :) lol I do have the muscle weakness (cataplexy) and thats the biggest problem for me. I do not "go to sleep" which is a pretty...

  13. Any other nurses with cataplexy?

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey there, right now I am a student (Lpn) and am worried about my future. I have cataplexy, which is pretty scary. I am just wondering if any of you have this and can make it through the day w/o...

  14. Any other nurses with cataplexy?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am not mentally unstable Valerie. I'm sorry but for some reason the examples you gave were kind of offensive to me. My cataplexy is most usually triggered by laughter or a heightened pleasurable...

  15. How long did you wait to get accepted into a LPN/LVN program?

    Student4Now replied to BrittanyLeigh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got my call/letter about a week after I had all of my app turned in. They have a pretty lengthy waiting list but not too many people do well on the tests, and those are a big part of the entry score...

  16. a few basic chem q's. atoms, elements, etc.. HELP?!?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lol

  17. a few basic chem q's. atoms, elements, etc.. HELP?!?

    Student4Now posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey all! I need a little help working some of this out in my noggin. I know that a molecule can be one or more atoms and that a compound is a molecule with more that one element in it. Does that mean...

  18. a few basic chem q's. atoms, elements, etc.. HELP?!?

    Student4Now replied to Student4Now's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey

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

    Student4Now replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I wonder what you mean by "no factual

  20. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

    Student4Now replied to BossBadger's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Really? That stinks! I have never been anywhere that they didnt have

  21. Students who are mothers of preschoolers, your study tips/inspiration?

    Student4Now replied to Blessed2beStressed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Some suggestions that were given to me: Post things around the house. Anything you have to memorize, put it on the refrigerator, put it on the bathroom wall, anywhere that you visit often. Make...

  22. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

    Student4Now replied to BossBadger's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, bath blankets should be commonly available anywhere. They are smaller than a blanket and less heavythan a blanket, but heavier than a sheet. If one isnt available (and there really should be), I...

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

    Student4Now replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I would love to wear a sign the first day that says: I am not a snob. I am quiet. NO I do not think I am better than you. I am just quiet!

  24. Challenging CNA exam..help please?

    Student4Now replied to BossBadger's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there- I can tell you what we were taught and what is in my book- although Im not sure that is how they will have you do it. Also, youtube.com has vids of skills you might be interested it- its how...

  25. LPN progam and taking pre reqs for RN program??

    Student4Now replied to butterfly78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello! You might want to check with the school just in case. I thought about taking my RN pre-reqs while going for LPN but found out that the school has a policy that doesnt allow the students to...