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  1. Is this a valid nursing diagnosis?

    Decreased Cardiac Output r/t myocardial ischemia AEB ????? I know the pt has decreased cardiac output b/c he has myocardial ischemia, but the assignment didn't give signs and symptoms so would I just...
  2. Is this a valid nursing diagnosis?

    Thank you! I don't know what was going through my head when I put risk for decreased cardiac output, because the pt already has decreased cardiac output. Such a simple mistake on that one, but had you...
  3. Very Frustrated and time is running out!!

    Yes imho, its kind of silly though that most hospitals choose not to hire LPN's. From what I have heard, the workload for both the RN and the CNA can be pretty gruesome at times. One would think that...
  4. Current student. Any suggestions?

    I just took one of tests from the above website and (I chose the 85 questions) and when it was time to get my answers.... no dice! lol It said to use internet explorer and I didnt. Thats what I get...
  5. Very Frustrated and time is running out!!

    Yes its true there are some hospitals that do not hire LPN's. However, there are a lot of places that do. Physicians often hire LPN's for their private practices although you probably wouldn't get the...
  6. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    to the above poster- cna's around here make 7.50- 8.50 per hr unless they work for a staffing agency. Now for my rant: To the charge nurse..... PLEASE do not freak out that I worked 15 minutes...
  7. Current student. Any suggestions?

    I'm not sure which books your program requires you to have, but I am finding the ATI series really helpful! I must say that I haven't completed my course to take the nclex-pn yet so I guess I cant...
  8. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    I think that in our program it is kind of frowned upon if you don't volunteer to get needle sticks, but other than that, I think we use the
  9. Do I have to take off my clothes?

    I really don't understand howa school could honestly expect their students to take off their clothes and have a pelvic exam done by another student. I would never agree to that. I can understand...
  10. Please help with Discharge Plan!

    Thank you so
  11. Mrs. Jefferson is a 76 year old admitted to the hospital with gangrene of her left foot. She is an insulin-dependent diabetic who has not been compliant with her diet, medicines and insulin. She has...
  12. 2nd time around..with a grudge?

    No... I already have all my books and materials to complete the program there. I'm actually doing all the book work right now so that when I get back in.,I can focus on studying the material and...
  13. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    Hmmm....Well I guess all I can do is present the info that I can find and hope for the best. I wish I could find something solid on it
  14. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    Well, I'm not sure....:uhoh21: We were given a list of tubes and are supposed to research them, as well as provide info and illustrations. The list says "Foley catheter as a gastrostomy tube." Most...
  15. Foley Catheter as a Gastrostomy Tube?

    Well I am able to locate some websites that have case studies on it but thats about it. However, thanks for the