Blondie24

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  1. Providence vs. Glendale Adventist

    Blondie24 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know how much these organizations pay? Length of New Grad programs? Does it require a contract of service? And most importantly....how is the staff? Are they welcoming, friendly and...

  2. Question regarding Humalog insulin

    Blondie24 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi All, I have a quick insulin scenario that I need help understanding. I am a student nurse currently working my gero rotation. I had a patient who is Type 1 diabetic with severe depression. Lunch is...

  3. Question regarding Humalog insulin

    Blondie24 replied to Blondie24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I definitely understand the rationale about giving it after IF the patient doesn't end up eating/eating very little; however, being that her BS was extremely high, I just figured that if the insulin...

  4. Question regarding Humalog insulin

    Blondie24 replied to Blondie24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Sunny, Here is some history on the patient....what I know, that is. She is a Type I diabetic starting in early childhood. Last A1c is unknown. Co-morbidities include: CHF, CAD, DM, RA (started as...

  5. Question regarding Humalog insulin

    Blondie24 replied to Blondie24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you all for your insight. I feel, as nursing student, I am still trying to understand the ways of insulin. I appreciate all your

  6. pH Acid Base question

    Blondie24 replied to dbarnes2's topic in General Nursing

    Respiratory Acidosis with Full Compensation. Absolutely

  7. Correct way to give IM injections?

    Blondie24 replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I am in nursing school and we were taught to Z track every med. It overkill, yes maybe it is, but does it harm the patient if every IM med is Z track? No. Theory vs. real world practice doesn't...

  8. Does anyone else find nursing school... easy?

    Blondie24 replied to Guerilla04's topic in General Students

    1st semester is the easiest. It was for me. Don't be fooled though....it will get harder. I am an A student currently in my 3rd of 6 semesters. Nursing school isn't so much about being hard, but more...

  9. EKG tips for Dummies

    Blondie24 replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    Elevated ST segments with inverted T waves = myocardial damage/ischemia (Myocardial

  10. First Clinical This Week...Any Advice?

    Blondie24 replied to Deeda-Lynn's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Tips for clinical success: 1. Be prepared! Research your patient's condition, pathophysiology, medications (know the medication type (ie. antiemetic, anticonvulsant, etc.), what your...

  11. Nursing prerequisites vs. nursing school - degree of difficulty?

    Blondie24 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I COMPLETELY AGREE! Nursing test your critical thinking ability.....very tough

  12. Did/Does your nursing school operate like this??

    Blondie24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently enrolled in an ADN program at a private school in Los Angeles. I am at the half-way point in my completion of nursing school. From all of my prior research, this school HAD a...

  13. I'm tired, lonely, depressed, and frustrated.

    Blondie24 replied to kenny b's topic in General Students

    As a fellow nursing student, I feel your pain! However, I will repeat what everyone else here has been saying - HANG IT THERE! It will pay off. When you feel like giving up, take a break from...

  14. Emergency IV calculation! HELP PLEASE!

    Blondie24 replied to Blondie24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! Yes, this problem is a ICP/neuro reasons. My instructor also helped me work it out and it came out to 200 ml/hr. 600 over 20 mins. Appreciate all the

  15. Emergency IV calculation! HELP PLEASE!

    Blondie24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is my problem: Mannitol IV infusion: 0.5g/kg in a 20% solution ovef 20 minutes IV supply: 250 and 500 ml of 20% for IV infusion (200mg/ml) What is the ml/hr? Any assistance is greatly...

  16. Emergency IV calculation! HELP PLEASE!

    Blondie24 replied to Blondie24's topic in General Nursing

    oops 175 lbs= 79.54

  17. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Nursing?????

    Blondie24 replied to morningland's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you have iron deficiency anemia, mostly likely from your vegan diet. You aren't getting enough of the minerals and such that you need. I bet if you start taking an iron supplement...

  18. My boyfriend gets upset when I have to study. Advice please!!!!

    Blondie24 replied to MandaTaye's topic in General Students

    Dump

  19. How do you deal with a pt. who lies to you?

    Blondie24 replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  20. Nurse performs tracheotomy

    Blondie24 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Must have watched the episode of Grey's Anatomy where the guy makes a trach out of a ball point pen...

  21. Nursing and Raising Kids

    Blondie24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how many people here have kids and how your job affects your child-rearing. Once I finish nursing school and find a job, my husband and I want to start a family. As a new graduate, I...

  22. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Blondie24 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    A basic understanding of chemistry will help you in nursing. The concepts behind acids and bases (ie. Hydrogen ions), metabolic acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, resp. acidosis and resp. alkalosis. These...

  23. Does anyone have an easy drug conversion formula?

    Blondie24 replied to sonohead's topic in General Nursing

    d/h (q) = x this always works for me! good

  24. Highest paid nursing field?

    Blondie24 replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I think the key, as with everything in life, is to find

  25. NCLEX Question

    Blondie24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, Is it possible to take the NCLEX exam before I graduate NS? I heard from a former student that some of the people in her class took the boards before they graduated (and also had a job...