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  1. Arterial blood gas interpretation

    luvmypatients posted a topic in General Students

    hi, just wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to interpret this. just when i think i understand i don't. i have ordered some books but wanted to know if there are any hints to make this...

  2. What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    luvmypatients replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Christmas Eve Morning, 15 minutes after her shift was to start. The call comes in. "I had diarrhea in my

  3. neupogen

    luvmypatients replied to Susan Patterson's topic in Oncology

    We give neupogen a lot to our patients and I have only seen it done SQ. I was not even aware IV was an

  4. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    luvmypatients replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    what is your age? 36 2. how long have you been a nurse? almost 2 years 3. did you work as a cna before becoming a nurse? yes 4. if yes to #3, how long did you work as a cna before becoming a nurse?...

  5. Kaplan Question Trainer

    luvmypatients replied to cardiospec's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not sure how good of an indicator they are but my instructor for Kaplan said that if you are getting between 65-70% on the quizzes you were doing good. We had to get a 70% on our benchmark exam for...

  6. Need help using Kaplan online!

    luvmypatients replied to SeattleU08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed using Kaplan. It was one of the courses offered through school and I do feel it really helped. It helped you look for those key words that NCLEX uses such as if you see the word "restless"...

  7. 75 Q's, no SATA, no math, I'm scared...

    luvmypatients replied to cjog's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :anpom:I PASSED!! What a relief it is! Congrats to all!

  8. 75 Q's, no SATA, no math, I'm scared...

    luvmypatients replied to cjog's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Just got home from taking NCLEX. I had 75 questions. 1 SATA and 1 Math. Is 75 questions a good or a bad sign? Good luck to all!

  9. shadyside school of nursing questions

    luvmypatients replied to nicolerj116's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    HI, They have a new semester start every 8 weeks for daylight and every 16 weeks for evenings. The new semester just started this week. You can call the school and they can get you any information...

  10. I'm in at Shadyside!!!!!!!

    luvmypatients replied to mommyjskns's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats!! You will do great!! I am part of the E/W 2008 class so let me know if you need anything!

  11. UPMC Shadyside

    luvmypatients replied to kel3678's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    HI, I have 4 more semesters to go in the E/W program. I absolutely love the school and would highly recommend it. I feel I have learned so much! The clinical experiences are wonderful. There are...

  12. Child Abuse Clearances

    luvmypatients replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I received my child abuse clearance yesterday!! They only got it on the 16th! Super fast. I am very happy I got it this quick!

  13. Child Abuse Clearances

    luvmypatients replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I needed the child abuse, not criminal, so that one cant be done online

  14. Child Abuse Clearances

    luvmypatients replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, Did it really only take a little over a week to get back? I need mine by May 1st and am scared to death I wont get it in time. I sent it last Friday priority mail. Jenn

  15. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing - Evening/Weekend Program

    luvmypatients replied to Nadster's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We start clinicals in the 4th semester. (total of 12) We don't go to just Shadyside. They use Presby, Magee, Children's, Braddock, Western Psych, South Side (basically all UPMC). Best of luck to...

  16. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing - Evening/Weekend Program

    luvmypatients replied to Nadster's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The Chatham teachers come to the school of nursing. The only thing we went to the college for was labs on weekends. (micro lab and A&P I and II) It is fairly close to the school and on the...

  17. UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing - Evening/Weekend Program

    luvmypatients replied to Nadster's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I'm in my 3rd year of the E/W program at Shadyside. Let me know if I can help.

  18. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    luvmypatients replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am in the E/W program. I graduate Aug 2008. I am just ending my last 200 rotation. We go 1 night a week and every other Sat/Sun for clinicals in all the 200's. It will be the same for next...

  19. Does your school curve your test score

    luvmypatients replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    No curving or rounding here either. You need 76%, 75.9% is failing

  20. Drug guide --- Mosby's vs. Davis's?

    luvmypatients replied to cakesbyjess's topic in General Students

    I have both and really like Davis's better. I think it is better organized and more information. My school has switched to using DAvis's as the required drug book. Good Luck Jenn

  21. New Nurses in L&D

    luvmypatients posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am not sure if this has been discussed yet but I am wondering, Can you get a job in L&D right out of school? This is where I really want to be but I didn't know if I would need to do...

  22. Anyone here doing part time school for RN?

    luvmypatients replied to CLT08's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am going to be starting my 3rd year at UPMC Shadyside the end of August. It is a lot of work and a lot of time away from home, but I could not do it any other way. With 2 children, husband,...

  23. Breastfeed or else

    luvmypatients replied to babynurselsa's topic in General Nursing

    This subject is such a thorn in my side. I was a bottle fed child and turned out just fine. I bottle fed both of my children and am happy to say that they are very, very healthy. Neither of them...

  24. Anyone Starting At UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing?

    luvmypatients replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    CONGRATS to you both!! See you in the fall!! :yelclap: :yelclap:

  25. How to deal with a tough clinical instructor

    luvmypatients posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I am just looking for advise. I am really having a hard time with my clinical instructor. I am in my second week of clinicals and have completely lost all the confidence I once had. My...