istanbul

istanbul has 8 years experience and specializes in General Medical & Surg..

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1. TURKISH NURSES

   istanbul replied to istanbul's topic in International Nursing

   ablez, i graduated from koç university and i have 7 years of experience

2. TURKISH NURSES

   istanbul replied to istanbul's topic in International Nursing

   Hi Ablez, First of all, best of luck to you with your applications to the hospitals. I hope you'll find the best job for you:yeah: I applied to California board of nurses and I took NCLEX-RN last year...

3. TURKISH NURSES

   istanbul replied to istanbul's topic in International Nursing

   merhaba, nice to find someone here who has connections with turkiye:) in which state do you live in? i wonder is it easy for a foreign nurse to find a job after passing nclex-rn? do foreign nurses...

4. TURKISH NURSES

   istanbul replied to istanbul's topic in International Nursing

   hi:)) i love being a nurse in my country. like all other country nurses, here we also face issues like autonomy, wages, long working hours,etc. in order to become a nurse, one needs to complete a 4...

5. TURKISH NURSES

   istanbul posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hi my friends, I wonder how many nurses are there in U.S from Turkey? I hope I will get in touch as many as you possible through this site so we can help each other about NCLEX-RN and obtaining...

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   istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   absent deep tendon reflexes; related to high magnesium level tetany; related to low calcium level grandmal seizure; related to low sodium level, low magnesium

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   istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 450,000/mm3. When the platelets are lower than 50,000 /mm3, any small trauma can lead to episodes of prolonged bleeding. The normal white blood cell count is...

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   istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   topical corticosteroids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation. absorption is higher from regions where the skin is especially permeable (scalp, axilla, face, eyelids, neck, perineum,...

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   istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   lindane (treatment for scabies) --is applied in a thin layer to the body below the head. no more than 30 g (1 oz) should be used. --the medication is removed by washing 8 to 12 hours later. --in...

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    isotretinoin (accutane) -- can elevate triglyceride levels. --blood triglyceride levels should be measured before treatment and periodically thereafter until the effect on the triglycerides has been...

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sodium hypochlorite --is a solution used for irrigating and cleaning necrotic or purulent wounds. --it cannot be used to pack purulent wounds because the solution is inactivated by copious pus....

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    mafenide acetate -- is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of acid, thereby causing acidosis. -- clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for signs of an...

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    mafenide acetate --is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. --the client should be informed that...

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    coal tar --is used to treat psoriasis and other chronic disorders of the skin. --coal tar suppresses dna synthesis, mitotic activity, and cell proliferation. --coal tar has an unpleasant odor,...

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    istanbul replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome -- occurs in clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. --the onset of symptoms may be gradual. --the symptoms may include polyuria, polydipsia,...