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I'd also really like to know...^^bump^^

Does anyone know what happens at Lonestar if you fail out of a class or have to drop it for some unexpected reason--c-section for pregnancy, car accident, death, etc. Are you completely out of the program or are you just behind a semester or so? I don't plan on any of the above I just always like to be prepared and know what I'm getting into!

how do you do the directory search? do you know if micro is offered in minimester?

Does anyone know if any of the Lonestar campuses offer Medical Microbiology either online or as a hybrid course? I keep hitting a link to take me to a hybrid course but then it doesn't go through.

I go to Ivy Tech and was just wondering if any of you noticed that A's are just like not given out? I've always had a 4.0 GPA throughout college...was a business major for 2 years prior to turning to nursing and I am getting 1 B and 2 C's. I have not heard anyone in class say they're getting good grades. Is it like this everywhere?

I was just wonder about the traffic ticket situation...my wife was going to apply to the program but she has quiet a lead foot! Will this prevent her from getting in? Is this a Lonestar stipulation or a BON one? Can she fill out the 'declaratory' for the BON for her traffic tickets and if they approve so will Lonestar? Thanks.

I applied to both the LPN program and the RN and was actually accepted into both programs. I decided to go for the LPN because I need to be able to provide some income since the company I work for is going to shut down early next year. It was 14 months longer to be an RN and it just wouldn't have worked. I am planning on starting an LPN to RN program as soon as I pass my NCLEX-PN test. If you don't have a real reason to be financially helpful I highly suggest just going RN first. But the LPN to RN route for me has (so far) worked out nicely. Goodluck in whatever you choose.

I agree with trying to apply to other schools. Try and transfer your credits and apply. You could be started soon without having to go through all those appeal processes. GL.

risk for injury? sorry, i'm new to care plans, too. if you try and do it yourself there's this WONDERFUL lady "daytonite" that will sometimes come by and try and head you in the right direction. she's really helped me a lot in thinking about care plans the right way. i say try and do it yourself then ask people what they think of your answers...goodluck

Again, thank you so much for your help. I've been spending so much time on the care plan and I really am thinking it's coming together nicely! I have totally fixed my chronic pain and impaired physical mobility diagnosis and i think they're very good now! I have nausea left and I am thinking of changing my deficient knowledge diagnosis to "ineffective protection". Nausea D/T adverse reaction to medication AMB emesis of 700 ml, pt. complains of nausea The pt. will exhibit no manifestations of nausea, as evidenced by absence of emesis and pt. verbalizes no nausea. ******* 1. Provide crackers Rationale: soothes stomach 2. Provide ginger ale Rationale: reduces nausea 3. administer anti-emetics as prescribed Rationale: relieves nausea 4. Provide emesis basin Rationale: provides comfort and cleanliness ************* Deficient Knowledge, disease process D/T deficiency of cognitive information related to HIV AMB pt. not taking proper precautions and not understanding the disease 1. explain the importance of annual flu shot Rationale: to protect against yearly influenza virus 2. teach proper hand washing technique Rationale: to prevent the spread of germs 3. educate pt on the disease Rationale: to increase pt. knowledge 4. provide pt. with information on joining an hiv support group Rationale: to provide pt. with continued access to knowledge

Thank you so much daytonite, You really helped me. I feel like when I read your help my brain clicked and I'm at least seeing what I **need** to do now. I've revised some things. I'd use the Imbalanced Nutrition Diagnosis but I already have nausea and we can only have 1 from each category. :uhoh21: Chronic Pain D/T R Leg contractured AMB pt. complains of pain of 9 on 0-10 scale The pt. will exhibit decreased pain to acceptable level, as evidenced by pt. verbalizing pain decrease to an acceptable level and ability to engage in desired activities 1. Encourage pt. to keep pain diary Rationale: to identify aggravating and relieving factors of chronic pain 2. Administer pain meds as prescribed Rationale: To relieve pain 3. Provide pt. with information about chronic pain and options for pain management Rationale: To educate on the characteristics of chronic pain and pain management to reduce the burden of pain 4. Provide activity such as books, playing cards, TV or a craft Rationale: To distract pt. from pain ****************************************** Impaired physical mobility D/T R Leg contractured AMB pt. has decreased bed mobility and inability to ambulate The pt. will exhibit increased physical mobility, as evidenced by pt. able to move purposefully within bed independently by 01/01/10 1. ROM's to BLE's Rationale: To promote flexibility 2. Explain the importance of Physical Therapy Rationale: To educate pt. 3. Encourage independent activity Rationale: To gain strength and self-esteem 4. Provide mobility aids Rationale: To increase level of independent mobility and increase self esteem ********************************************** Deficient knowledge D/T deficiency of cognitive information related to diet AMB pt. weight loss of 10 lbs in 6-8 weeks. The pt. will exhibit understanding of importance of nutrition for health maintenance, as evidenced by patient verbalizing understanding of importance of nutrition within 3 days. 1. Educate pt. on importance of nutrition Rationale: To increase pt. knowledge 2. Provide quiet environment without interruptions Rationale: To increase pt. concentration 3. Assist pt. in integrating information into daily living Rationale: To provide comfort and encouragement when making adjustments to daily living 4. Refer pt. to dietician Rationale: To continue pt. education on nutrition for health maintenance

It got all messed up for some reason. I posted a different one but it got deleted (I think because it looked like a duplicate)... Thanks so much for help. Current Diagnosis: HIV, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, IDA, CVA, hypertension, malnutrition, UTI, hyperlipidemia Diet: 10/23/09 Peg Tube Intact Jevity @ 80cc/hr Regular-Pureed Diet Rationale: Peg Tube for CVA provide nutrients for health maintenance, Regular-Pureed for fully edentulous Diagnostic Tests:Results: Reason for Abnormality: EKG:Abnormal:?? WBC (4.5-11):3.03:HIV+ RBC (4.2-5.7):2.86:IDA HGC (12-17.5):9.8:HIV+ HCT (35-52.5):31.2:IDA MCV (80-100):109.1:IDA RDW-SD (36-51):71.2:IDA RDW-CV (11.6-14.2):18.7:IDA Albumin:2.9:?? Valproic Acid:21.5:?? Creatinine-Kinase:6:?? Treatments:Reasons For Treatment: Perform Assessment:?? Provide AM Care:To provide comfort and cleanliness Maintain Safety Measures:To prevent injury and provide security Perform ROM to BLE's:To increase muscle strength and flexibility Change Peg Tube Dressing:To prevent infection at peg tube stoma site Apply moisturizing lip balm:To decrease dry, cracked lips Maintain semi fowlers:To prevent aspiration Provide urinal and bedpan:To provide comfort and cleanliness Provide psychological support:To assist in coping with being HIV+ Provide activity:To lessen lethargy Nursing Diagnosis:Expected Outcome: Impaired walking d/t R leg contractured AMB pt unable to walk Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit increased physical mobility as evidenced by ambulating, with walker, 30 ft. in hallway by 01/01/09 Intervention::Intervention Rational: 1. ROM's to BLE's:1. Promotes Flexibility 2. Sleep with R Leg extended:2. ?? 3. Explain importance of physical therapy:3. Provide education 4. ??4. ?? Nursing Diagnosis: Nausea D/T adverse reaction to medication AMB emesis of 700 m/l, pt complains of nausea Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit no manifestations of nausea, as evidenced by absence of emesis and pt. verbalizes adequate relief of nausea within 1 hour. Intervention: Intervention Rationale 1. provide crackers:1. soothes stomach 2. provide ginger ale:2. soothes stomach 3. administer anti-emetics as prescribed: 3. relieves nausea 4. provide emesis basinwithin patients reach: 4. provides comfort Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain D/T R Leg contractured AMB pt complains of pain of 9 on 0-10 scale Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit no manifestations of pain, as evidenced by pt. verbalizes adequate relief of pain within 1 hr. Interventions: Intervention rationale 1. Administer pain meds as prescribed: 1. Relieves pain 2. Provide leg rub : 2. Relaxes muscle 3. ROM's to R Leg : 3. Stretches muscles 4. Provide activity : 4. Provides distraction Nursing Diagnosis: Deficient knowledge D/T diet AMB pt is malnourished Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit understanding of importance of nutrition for health maintenance, as evidenced by patient verbalizing understanding of importance of nutrition within 3 days. Interventions: Intervention Rationales 1. Education pt. on importance of nutrition: 1. increase pt. knowledge 2. Education pt's family on importance of nutrition : 2. increase pt's families knowledge 3. Provide pt. easy to read information : 3. ?? 4. Refer to dietician ; 4. Provide expert advice

Hello, This is my first care plan! I've done a rough draft in some of the parts and was wondering if anyone could find any obvious mistakes?? I especially think that my "Diet Rationale" is wrong?? My teach told us that 80% of the class will fail and it's worth 30% of our grade so I'd reallllly love to pass it! Any help at all would be really appreciated. OK. THIS ONE IS BETTER. IDK WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE OTHER THREAD! Current Diagnosis: HIV, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, IDA, CVA, hypertension, malnutrition, UTI, hyperlipidemia Diet: 10/23/09 Peg Tube Intact Jevity @ 80cc/hr Regular-Pureed Diet Rationale: Peg Tube for CVA provide nutrients for health maintenance, Regular-Pureed for fully edentulous Diagnostic Tests:Results: Reason for Abnormality: EKG:Abnormal:?? WBC (4.5-11):3.03:HIV+ RBC (4.2-5.7):2.86:IDA HGC (12-17.5):9.8:HIV+ HCT (35-52.5):31.2:IDA MCV (80-100):109.1:IDA RDW-SD (36-51):71.2:IDA RDW-CV (11.6-14.2):18.7:IDA Albumin:2.9:?? Valproic Acid:21.5:?? Creatinine-Kinase:6:?? Treatments:Reasons For Treatment: Perform Assessment:?? Provide AM Care:To provide comfort and cleanliness Maintain Safety Measures:To prevent injury and provide security Perform ROM to BLE's:To increase muscle strength and flexibility Change Peg Tube Dressing:To prevent infection at peg tube stoma site Apply moisturizing lip balm:To decrease dry, cracked lips Maintain semi fowlers:To prevent aspiration Provide urinal and bedpan:To provide comfort and cleanliness Provide psychological support:To assist in coping with being HIV+ Provide activity:To lessen lethargy Nursing Diagnosis:Expected Outcome: Impaired walking d/t R leg contractured AMB pt unable to walk Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit increased physical mobility as evidenced by ambulating, with walker, 30 ft. in hallway by 01/01/09 Intervention::Intervention Rational: 1. ROM's to BLE's:1. Promotes Flexibility 2. Sleep with R Leg extended:2. ?? 3. Explain importance of physical therapy:3. Provide education 4. ??4. ?? Nursing Diagnosis: Nausea D/T adverse reaction to medication AMB emesis of 700 m/l, pt complains of nausea Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit no manifestations of nausea, as evidenced by absence of emesis and pt. verbalizes adequate relief of nausea within 1 hour. Intervention: Intervention Rationale 1. provide crackers:1. soothes stomach 2. provide ginger ale:2. soothes stomach 3. administer anti-emetics as prescribed: 3. relieves nausea 4. provide emesis basinwithin patients reach: 4. provides comfort Nursing Diagnosis: Acute Pain D/T R Leg contractured AMB pt complains of pain of 9 on 0-10 scale Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit no manifestations of pain, as evidenced by pt. verbalizes adequate relief of pain within 1 hr. Interventions: Intervention rationale 1. Administer pain meds as prescribed: 1. Relieves pain 2. Provide leg rub : 2. Relaxes muscle 3. ROM's to R Leg : 3. Stretches muscles 4. Provide activity : 4. Provides distraction Nursing Diagnosis: Deficient knowledge D/T diet AMB pt is malnourished Expected Outcome: The pt. will exhibit understanding of importance of nutrition for health maintenance, as evidenced by patient verbalizing understanding of importance of nutrition within 3 days. Interventions: Intervention Rationales 1. Education pt. on importance of nutrition: 1. increase pt. knowledge 2. Education pt's family on importance of nutrition : 2. increase pt's families knowledge 3. Provide pt. easy to read information : 3. ?? 4. Refer to dietician ; 4. Provide expert advice

Hello, This is my first care plan! I've done a rough draft in some of the parts and was wondering if anyone could find any obvious mistakes?? I especially think that my "Diet Rationale" is wrong?? My teach told us that 80% of the class will fail and it's worth 30% of our grade so I'd reallllly love to pass it! Any help at all would be really appreciated. Current Diagnosis: HIV, Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, IDA, CVA, hypertension, malnutrition, UTI, hyperlipidemia Diet: 10/23/09 Peg Tube Intact Jevity @ 80cc/hr Regular-Pureed Diet Rationale: Peg Tube for CVA provide nutrients for health maintenance, Regular-Pureed for fully edentulous Diagnostic Tests:Results:Reason for Abnormality: EKG Abnormal?? WBC (4.5-11) 3.03HIV+ RBC (4.2-5.7) 2.86IDA HGC (12-17.5) 9.8HIV+ HCT (35-52.5) 31.2IDA MCV (80-100) 109.1IDA RDW-SD (36-51)71.2 IDA RDW-CV (11.6-14.2) 18.7 IDA Albumin 2.9?? Valproic Acid 21.5?? Creatinine-Kinase6 ?? Treatments:Reasons For Treatment: Perform Assessment?? Provide AM CareTo provide comfort and cleanliness Maintain Safety MeasuresTo prevent injury and provide security Perform ROM to BLE'sTo increase muscle strength and flexibility Change Peg Tube Dressing To prevent infection at peg tube stoma site Apply moisturizing lip balm To decrease dry, cracked lips Maintain semi fowlersTo prevent aspiration Provide urinal and bedpan To provide comfort and cleanliness Provide psychological supportTo assist in coping with being HIV+ Provide activity To lessen lethargy Nursing Diagnosis:Expected Outcome:Intervention: Impaired WalkingThe pt. will exhibit 1. ROM's to BLE's1. Promote flex D/T R Leg contractured increased physical2.Sleep with R 2. ?? AMB pt unable to walkmobility, as evidencedLeg extended by ambulating, with3. Explain Importance3. ?? walker, 30 ft in hallwayof physical by 01/01/09therapy 4. ?? Nausea D/T adverse The pt. will exhibit 1. provide crackers1. sooths stomach reaction to medicationno manifestations2. provide ginger ale 2. sooths stomach AMB emisis of 700m/l, of nausea, as 3. administer 3. relieves nausea pt complains of nauseaevidenced by anti-emetics absence of emesisas prescribed and pt. verbalizes4. provide emisis basin4. provides comfort adequate relief of within pt reach nausea within 1 hour. Acute Pain D/T RThe pt. will exhibit1. administer pain1. Relieves pain Leg contractured AMBno manifestationsmeds as pt complains of pain of pain, as evidenced perscribed of 9 on 0-10 scaleby pt. verbalizes2. provide leg rub2. Relaxes muscles adequate relief of3. ROM's to R Leg3. Stretches muscle pain within 1 hour4. Provide activity4. Provides destraction Deficent knowledge The pt. will exhibit 1. Educate pt on1. increase family D/T diet AMB pt understanding of importance knowledge is malnutritioned importance of of nutrition nutrition for 2. Education pt's 2. increase pt. health maintence,family on knowledge as evidenced by importance patient verbalizingof nutrition understanding of3. Provide pt with 3. ?? importance of easy to read nutrition within information 3 days4. refer to dietician 4. Provide expert opinion

apparently i said i was male twice, lol.