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

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 but I couldn't pass it:crying2: I started to study again and I hope next summer I'll pass it:) At california, the board does not require a CGFNS certificate so I guess it will be enough to pass the NCLEX-RN to be licenced. Ablez, can you please tell me which sources to use for prepaparation for NCLEX-RN?

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 get paid less compare to the local nurses?

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 year degree at a nursing school.

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 working permit. Let's share our experiences:)

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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 5,000 to 10,000/mm3. When the white blood cell count drops, neutropenic precautions need to be implemented. The normal clotting time is 8 to 15 minutes. The normal ammonia value is 15 to 45 mcg/dL.

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, genitalia), and lower from regions where permeability is poor (back, palms, soles).

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 most cases, only one application is required.

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 evaluated.

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. --the solution should not come into contact with healing or normal tissue and should be rinsed off immediately following irrigation. --the solution loses its potency during storage, so fresh solution should be prepared frequently.

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 acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation). --if this occurs, the medication should be discontinued for 1 to 2 days.

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 the medication will cause local discomfort and burning.

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, frequently stains the skin and hair, and can cause phototoxicity. --systemic toxicity does not occur.

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, dehydration, mental status alterations, weight loss, and weakness