studentNURSEwyo

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1. Pharmacology

   studentNURSEwyo replied to ruddergrl's topic in General Students

   For pharm I would start looking over drug classes and also review the sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system.

2. Positive nursing school experiences please!

   studentNURSEwyo replied to Remi's topic in General Students

   I have made some of my best friends in nursing school. I also find school rewarding and exciting - it's nice to get skills and knowledge that I will be using right away after graduating. Keep an open mind... :)

3. Fast Meal Ideas

   studentNURSEwyo replied to Rachelsoon2bRN's topic in General Students

   I like to do leftovers at least 2 nights/week. This helps out a ton!! Crockpot, tacos, stirfry (with frozen ready to go veggies), pasta, grilling, oven pizza - those are all pretty quick. I also like to have a glass of wine when I get home, so tha...

4. Ideas for a clinical "cheat sheet" ?

   studentNURSEwyo replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

   I agree with the head to toe assessment. I don't think you need normal vitals or lab values - vitals should be expected to be known as a CNA, and normal lab values usually accompany the blood work.

5. What is "stacking"?

   studentNURSEwyo replied to whisperinrain's topic in Medications

   To the best of my knowledge "stacking" means alternating between these two drugs. First take hydrocodone, then the next dose should be morphine, etc. They both treat pain in different ways, so it is believed to be more effective in pain management....

6. How do you let go of the patients?

   studentNURSEwyo replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

   You should begin planning termination with a patient at the beginning of the relationship. This does not mean that you can't do special things for them, or give them the best care possible, but if you treat everyone like this you might get emotional...

7. You know you're a student nurse when...

   studentNURSEwyo replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

   * When you have 8 text books open and laid across your kitchen table. * When you start assessing older people's "Fall Risk" when you are out. * When you start showing signs of chronic stress - HTN, acne, fatigue, illness.. * When you wonder what you ...

8. Starting RN school in MARCH!!!!

   studentNURSEwyo replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations!!! Such an exciting time in your life! Maybe start going over basic dosage calculations or medical terminology. Good Luck - and enjoy the calm before the storm.

9. Anaphylaxis Information

   studentNURSEwyo replied to studentNURSEwyo's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone - this was actually a test question that I got wrong. I thought the answer was to administer epinephrine, but the "correct" answer was to obtain suction and clear out the oropharyngeal airway. I still think the right answer is to ad...

10. Anaphylaxis Information

    studentNURSEwyo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello - If someone has received a shot of penicillin then: begins wheezing, has edamatous airway, bronchoconstriction, and falling blood pressure - would you suction the airway before administering epinephrine? How would one ensure an open airway? ...