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  1. Veterns Hospital vs. Regular hospital

    Achoo! replied to Bella Donna's topic in General Students

    I just finished a clinical rotation at our VA hospital- (rated #1 by the way- go Madison!). I was on a cardiac unit and absolutely loved it. I can't say much about the politics, but the patients and...

  2. risk for impaired skin integrity

    Achoo! replied to firewife1997's topic in General Students

    Skin assessment q shift vitals q shift Teach pt s/s of infection ( be specific) Monitor labs q shift ( WBC for sure) If pt is not ambulatory, leg excercises regularly to increase circulation Remove...

  3. risk for impaired skin integrity

    Achoo! replied to firewife1997's topic in General Students

    What interventions do you

  4. CAD question..

    Achoo! replied to futurenurse85's topic in General Students

    They could have impaired gas exchange as well as decreased cardiac output. Activity intolerance is another one typically. Good

  5. Shift Report Organization

    Achoo! replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Students

    These sheets can document up to 4 patients. I suppose you could copy it on both sides and have up to 8. Hope it helps :)

  6. Guillotine amputation

    Achoo! replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    No, he is actually having surgery in a day or 2 to close it with a graft. That is why I was so lucky to see it still open!

  7. Guillotine amputation

    Achoo! replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    I was actually so fascinated that I didn't even consider getting grossed out or woozy. Plus the patient wasn't having any pain which helped as

  8. Guillotine amputation

    Achoo! replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    Yes you are correct. The other foot is bad as well, with exposed achilles tendons and all. I don't know how they are going to be able to save

  9. Guillotine amputation

    Achoo! replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    Picture laying the leg on a guillotine and a big blade just cutting straight through in one fail swoop. Everything on the end is open. The bones were cut and I could see the dark marrow, the ends of...

  10. Anyone taken ERI or ATI tests in your program?

    Achoo! replied to quaffsn's topic in General Students

    I found them helpful. I found the videos especially helpful. The question setup is the same, so you are at least familiar when you go in to NCLEX. As far as question content, I can't really say one...

  11. Can I say pelvic fracture in my nursing diagnosis?

    Achoo! replied to Bonny619's topic in General Students

    Not related to bone fractures, but in regards to a pt with CHF and possible MI, I used "related to disease process". My instructor accepted

  12. study- cram or everynight

    Achoo! replied to momx4's topic in General Students

    This is what I do.. I read the chapters the weekend before and highlihgt important info. I then take LOTS of lecture notes in class. I then re-write my lecture notes to " cram" before the tests. This...

  13. Failed IV attempt

    Achoo! replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    This was at my job. I tried twice, then asked the pt if he wanted me to try once more or forget it. He is the one who let me do it again. I even had the doctor in with me. I got a flashback and tried...

  14. Head to toe assessment in 5 minutes?

    Achoo! replied to midcom's topic in General Students

    Wow that's quick. We had 10 minutes and quite a few went over. I remember saying to my mock patient" let me just check my sheet to make sure I got everything.." DING! " I guess I got everything- times...

  15. well guys..........

    Achoo! replied to surgnurse26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job!!

  16. The Results Are In But...

    Achoo! replied to NS2005NY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to both of you!!

  17. What is your passing percentile?

    Achoo! posted a topic in General Students

    Right now 76% is passing. I guess next semester they are bumping it up to 80%. Scary-

  18. Pretty Sure i failed today :(

    Achoo! replied to 2007BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great

  19. IV question

    Achoo! replied to CSNS's topic in General Students

    As Daytonite explained, you can backfill, or backprime the tubing. We were taught to do that when attaching a secondary tubing for a

  20. NCLEX today in MA.....nervous

    Achoo! replied to pkin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep positive! Remember 85% of those testing pass the first time!! Good

  21. Anyone take NCLEX-RN this past Sunday, 1/14?

    Achoo! replied to sgt072007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great news!!

  22. failed nclex-advice please

    Achoo! replied to JennyMac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You may want to check out the posts on " Suzannes plan". She has helped many people pass NCLEX. Her approach is with the Saunders book as well so it may be a great avenue for you to try. Good

  23. Urgent question needs answering.

    Achoo! replied to tonmarchelli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll do

  24. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!Please look here and offer up any info you can....

    Achoo! replied to LPN Colorado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great job Heather!!!:monkeydance:

  25. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!Please look here and offer up any info you can....

    Achoo! replied to LPN Colorado's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! It does take a while for your name to get on your state liscencing website. Way to