AgentBeast MSN, RN

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    need help with clinical worksheet

    AgentBeast replied to milkcarton's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Usually the physicians progress notes paint a pretty good picture of a patient's situation. I'd have a look at those if you have access to
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    Help with Care Plan for R/O MI, rule out myocardial infarction

    AgentBeast replied to NurseLady78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Getting the patient to calm down would be something to look at as it's probably only exacerbating his situation. Although other than the saying "I'm fine" when the evidence says otherwise in a loud...
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    Which Littmann?

    AgentBeast replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A lot of schools want you to have a traditional bell and diaphragm stethoscope. Given that requirement the Littmann Cardiology III fits the bill. It has the adult "tunable" diaphragm side and the peds...
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    Is my nursing school making me dumber?

    AgentBeast replied to BobDoe's topic in General Students

    Yeah unfortunately nursing education at the pre-licensure level is filled with a lot of nonsense. Apparently the NCLEX-RN is the same way where you are to apply some faulty logic to a question and...
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    Which Littmann?

    AgentBeast replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littmann 3200 would be my choice, price not being an issue of course. That electronic scope is almost $400.00. I highly recommend http://www.medisave.net Free laser
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    Retraining for a new sleep schedule

    AgentBeast replied to heartflutter's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer the grains rice and barley, and the herb Humulus lupulus to help me
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    Retraining for a new sleep schedule

    AgentBeast replied to heartflutter's topic in General Nursing

    You just start waking up earlier and going to bed earlier. There really isn't any secret to
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    NCLEX next week!

    AgentBeast replied to Lizzy84, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I hear they like to ask questions about antidotes to things. Digoxin > Digibind Opiates > Narcan Benzo's > Romazicon Coumadin > Vitamin K Heparin > Protamine Sulfate...
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    Would love some advice before starting Adult Health 1...

    AgentBeast replied to adice1414's topic in General Students

    I have no idea how your program is structured, but fluid and electrolyte balance seems to mess a lot of people
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    Students cheating on tests....

    AgentBeast replied to dreamer2011's topic in General Students

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    What are foods and supplements for energy and to help your brain function

    AgentBeast replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    If you have insomnia then you should see a sleep specialist and get that straightened
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    Insight on a question I do not agree with

    AgentBeast replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    You can't fight bureaucracy and expect to
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    TSA asks a 95 y/o women to remove brief

    AgentBeast replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    TSA must have seen this episode of
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    What are foods and supplements for energy and to help your brain function

    AgentBeast replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    It's more important to get a proper night's rest than it is to study. You'll perform better studying for 1 hour and getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep than you will studying for 7 to 8 hours and getting 1...
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    Nurse vs. Doctor videos

    AgentBeast replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    Classic. Pants on the ground. Pants on the ground.
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    Nurse vs. Doctor videos

    AgentBeast replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I've been watching many of these videos for the past couple months. I was going to post a few of them however the language in most of them is rather harsh to say the least. Just plug in "nurse...
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    Tri-C in Cleveland

    AgentBeast replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Keep in mind this was before they switched to the all communications being via your Tri-C email so things may be different
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    Tri-C in Cleveland

    AgentBeast replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    They switched to HESI-A2 RN around Christmas of 09. They also now require all students to take the entrance test where before those applying to the "accelerated" program didn't have to take the test....
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    Which stethoscope for nursing school?

    AgentBeast replied to nowayitsmelissa's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You'll probably want something with a normal bell and diaphragm to start
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    go to school in a different state

    AgentBeast replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Varies by state. Contact the BON in the state you are looking to go to school
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    OK Truth Time!! Who Else Had To Get Readers(Glasses) Yet???

    AgentBeast replied to tex42cares's topic in General Students

    Don't need reading glasses, but I've been nearsighted since about the 3rd grade. Wear contacts usually and glasses around the
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    go to school in a different state

    AgentBeast replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't matter where you earned a BSN as long as it was from an accredited institution. That being said pretty much any advanced practice program requires that you be licensed as an RN in the state...
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    Tri-C in Cleveland

    AgentBeast replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You basically fill out your name address S number and choose which program you want to start in. Days Evenings, and which campus. There was another form that you had to sign that said you understand...
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    Take off your pants...

    AgentBeast replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOLerskates
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    Company picnic tomorrow

    AgentBeast replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately they usually do not provide free beer at these