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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 easier. i get confused when the ph is normal and bot...

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

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

When we have students on our floor it is the responsibility of the instructor to check all meds. The only time we are responsible is when we have a transition student with us which is a one on one learning experience. Students must always have all ...

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? 2 years 5. if no to #3, do you wish that you had? ...

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 the director of our school to sign off for state bo...

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" they are thinking hypoxia and just ways to break a...

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

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! Jenn

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 you would need. I just graduated from Shadyside so...

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

I am not sure what it is that I am so scared about. :uhoh21: Maybe it is the fear of the unknown, I just don't know what I am in for. Anyone have any experiences they can share about what it is like? Thanks, Jenn :smilecoffeeIlovecof

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 two other threads about UPMC Shadyside on this boar...

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! Jenn

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

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 :smilecoffeecup:

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 you. Keep me posted. Jenn

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 weekends you can park at the college instead of street ...

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

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 semester with psych. Jenn :smilecoffeecup:

Howard Hughes Check out the movie "The Aviator"

[color=#2f4f4f]your age: 33 your location: pittsburgh, pa what school do you go to? shadyside school of nursing are you doing adn, bsn, rn-bsn, etc. ? diploma how long have you been in the program? since august 2004 how long is the program? ful...

HI, I am heading into my 4th semester of clinicals and I am nervous before the start of it every time!! Just as I get used to one unit we are done and going to another. I am doing oncology this semester so I am nervous while excited for the experi...

I have put on close to 40 pounds since starting school. And oh great the holidays are coming!! :uhoh21: Jenn:smilecoffeecup:

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