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Prioritizing patients
I know this a late response, but the sickle cell pt should be seen first. The H&H is terrible and according to the ABCs that could be detrimental to all ABC. As aforementioned, the other pt is not bleeding yet so I would choose to see the sickle cell first, act swiftly and go see the other pt. In addition, pain activates the sympathetic outflow, which eventually which activate alpha 2 receptors and increase platelet aggregation, which eventually can cause clots if the pain is not controlled quickly.
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What is the best option?
If you don't want to spend extra time getting the specific pre-regs done I would do the accelerated programs. On the other hand though, I'm in class with some of the accelerated students and they complain about the pace of the program. Personally, I wouldn't do an accelerated program because I want to go at a traditional pace and glean everything I can.
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Suggestions for Pharmacology breakdown/made easy books for my 1st semester?
dosagehelp.com is a site that helped me a great deal. It is all dimensional analysis, which I learned in chemistry; however, my professors had this long way of setting the problems up which took so much time during the test. Anyway the website helped with a quick way of getting the calculations done.
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Advice for first clincial rotation?
I'm also interested in the response here as well. I'm about to start my psych rotation as well.
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Down hill from here on out!!
I'm about to start my third semester in a week or so. I just got done with my program's dreaded second semester and the popular consensus among alumni is that things get a little easier from here on out. I just got my first B in the program this last semester as it was a freaking maelstrom! Maternal infant nursing contained so much material that it was almost inhumane at times. All in all, despite getting my first B in maternal infant nursing, I can honestly say that I'm proud of myself for enduring the such a crazy semester.
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Can I go to CC and transfer into a BSN program?
Thats what I did and I think its the smartest and cheapest way to go.
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Rough night in clinical, feeling discouraged.
Look on the bright side, at least you know that you had a bad night; it would be really bad if you didn't know that. The good thing is that you know that you have things to work on and you can improve. Stuff like this happens to the most experience nurses as well, so don't sweat it.
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What is a student nurses responsibility in this situation ?
You really aren't in the position to officially advocate for the patient yet, however you can mention it to your instructor since you are technically under her license. In addition, you can include it into your care plan.
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nursing diagnosis for use of tanning beds
Deficient knowledge
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How to make A&P reading less boring
The #1 method I used is recording the lecture. When I study, it add a dimension of fun, at least for me. This way I have three ways to study, I can use my notes, textbook or the recorded lecture. Using all three method really ensure that I cover all bases and because of these methods, the lowest grades I've gotten so far is a 98%.
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A&P 1 Spring 2010
Thanks for the advice, I'm really glad I'm not alone in this.
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A&P 1 Spring 2010
I love the lecture, but the lab is pretty ****** to say the least. First we have a quiz every lab day. The teacher missed class the previous lab session so we had to take 2 quizzes and guess what, the lecture exam was the very same day. Needless to say, I have had enough of A&P for a two or three days. Oh yeah, why the hell do need to draw the histology tissues? I suck so bad at drawing and my teacher wants it to be very detailed.
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A&P 1 Spring 2010
I just took my first A&P test today.
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A&P 1 Spring 2010
So far the material hasn't been overwhelming at all but I can see it getting difficult if one didn't keep up studying and doing the various assignments. In sum the key phrase is "no procrastination with studying."
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What is the importance of becoming a CNA if you're applying for nursing school?
Well, once you become a nurse I think your CNA license expires within a short time anyway so it definately not something to fall back on. As CNA you're assisting nurses especially if you work in hospital. It gives you an idea if you really want to be nurse. Imo I respect nurses that were CNA because they value the help CNAs provide as opposed to the ones who treat you like **** and feel like their is more important than any other patient you have.
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Math and verbal on Teas test?
We have thread about the science on the teas test. Since the science seem so random and math and verbal seem alittle more concrete, I was wondering if anyone could tell us what kind of math and verbal appears on the teas test. Do we have to memorize a bunch of vocabulary words for the verbal or is it just fixing grammatical errors in an essay? As for the math, what level of math do we need to master in order to score high?
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any nurse practitioners who work under neurosurgeons?
I was wondering if there was such a position. A nurse practitioner who assist neuro surgeons?
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A&P 1 Spring 2010
I'm Jerry I work full time as a CNA. I'm taking only 2 classes this spring, A&P being one of them. I just got done with mirco and was pleased with my grade so I'm really looking forward to A&P. I have a feeling I'm gonna love it cos I'm fascinated with the way the body functions. Nevertheless, I'm glad this thread got made cos I'm sure I'll have some questions once the semester starts.
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What classes are you taking Spring 2010?
I was gonna take 3 class but had to drop one due to babysitting conflicts. Anyway I'm taking pschology and A&P1
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Should I take Chem before taking Microbiology?
I haven't taken chem yet, but in my micro class there was a chem portion which I thought was odd. If I wanted to learn chem then I would've taken chem. I got an A in the class, so whether or not you take chem b/4 really doesn't make a difference. Bottom line, you just have to study and you'll do just fine.
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Bloomington, Decatur, CU
The two big hospitals in bloomington OSF saint joseph $21/hr, Bromenn $22/hr
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Any NIGERIAN SRNA(s) or CRNA(s) here?
I was born in England, but my parents are from Nigeria, so originally that is what I claim. I am laying the ground work to enter nursing school and eventually a Crna program. It is extremely inspiring to see the amount of nigerians working to be CRNAs. I am a yoruba boy, so I hope yall will accept me LOL!
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CRNA Salary Survey
Wow! three pages and no answer.
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Medical Terminology: To Take or Not to Take?
It was an easy class, I took it to beef up my GPA. To be honest though, you can buy the dictionary and learn just as much. The whole class for me was about memorizing, then I think we had to write a two page paper using some medical terminology.
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Hospital CNAs~ Tell me what your shift is like
I will be working 7am to 3pm at a hospital.