quiksilverkn12

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1. Stumped! 2 questions from 1st exam (BSN, soph)

   quiksilverkn12 replied to acerbia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Grapefruit increases the amount of caffeine in your body. So if the patient is taking meds that interact with grapefruit, or if she has coffee and then takes in grapefruit it could be bad. I don't...

2. edema question

   quiksilverkn12 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Heres another thought. Do you know if he is taking any diuretics? in order to reduce the edema? and at the same time, the IV is for risk of dehydration? total guess right now. if pitted edema +1, +2,...

3. edema question

   quiksilverkn12 replied to clearblue3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I also had a pt who had edema and cellulitis. and cellulitis possibly caused the edema. Im sure the foot? is really big yeah? did u listen to lung sounds and hear crackles? if theres none, then its...

4. Don't Know What To Do.. (Prospective Student)

   quiksilverkn12 replied to UmmIdontknow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   We all know that everything seems to be a dead end when it comes to becoming a nurse. it does take passion to become one. getting into nursing school is just the beginning. the work, the studying, is...

5. nursing program troubles? Am I alone on this?

   quiksilverkn12 replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

   are you taking fundamentals of

6. nursing program troubles? Am I alone on this?

   quiksilverkn12 replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Students

   Hi My nursing school is the same. B+ starts at 92% Here is my advice. Read the book. Expect long studying hours. Form good productive studying groups. Try to make your own rationales together. See how...

7. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

   quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

   First of all Yale only has a Masters and Doctoral Degree in Nursing. So lets say a Kaplan Graduate Vs Cal State Long Beach applies at a hospital for the New grad program No experience Cal State Long...

8. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

   quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

   Do you know how hard it is to get into UCLA nursing program? Only a few people gets in their program, and don't forget the drop outs at UCLA. And thats for every school, including Kaplan. I'll admit...

9. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

   quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

   Kaplan ADN program starts twice a year. January and September. Now they are trying to bring more people in since the Kaplan Commitment has started. You need to get 80's on your teas to get in and few...

10. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    Here is what i know. I am in the program since september. And everything is amazing. and a great experience so far. There are graduated students that visit back to say Hi to their formers teacher and...

11. I need to vent.

    quiksilverkn12 replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is very smart, and not regrettable to try to find help for a hoyer lift. If you aren't comfortable doing a hoyer lift by yourself, then find help. So good job on that. Unfortunately, if you feel...

12. A brand new CNA needs advice

    quiksilverkn12 replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just by reading this Forum. It seems like you cared that much that you were 12 minutes late and everything was just a busy day for you. Especially when you are a new CNA, the veterans are always...

13. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    kcw100 they test for the main drugs that medical employers and schools do not want. If you are worried that your sleeping pills are going to affect your drug results, contact your doctor that...

14. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    Yes it is very important for you to do the background and drug test or else they won't accept your application. I am in the program and my advisor told me we have

15. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    quiksilverkn12 replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    I got in the program last september. The SLE (wonderlic) test u must score 24 or better. it consists of fast thinking math and vocab. If you want to get in the program aim an 80% or higher on the...