linnaete

linnaete ASN, BSN, MSN

Psych, Maternity, ER, Ortho

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  1. sterile technique question

    linnaete replied to 1fabulon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Doesn't sterile technique require sterile gloves and sterile field? I think I'm more confused now

  2. sterile technique question

    linnaete replied to 1fabulon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would imagine a surgical wound would more than likely be penetrating into the body, no? And since you will be changing the dressing, you'll be exposing the wound. #3 indicated just changing the bag...

  3. sterile technique question

    linnaete replied to 1fabulon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say #3, since inserting an IV itself is aseptic. I know both 1 and 2 require sterile technique per my instructors and my experiences and are at higher risk for

  4. Pharmacologic Classification vs Therapeutic Classification

    linnaete replied to subliminalvermilion's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pharmacological classification is based on how the drug works, therapeutic classification is based on their actual usefulness. Drug books usually give you both. Example: histamine H2 antagonist is...

  5. Postpartum care plan - r/f imbalanced fluid volume?

    linnaete posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am doing a care plan for a postpartum pt and was looking to use r/f imbalanced fluid volume. Risk factors would be mild preeclampsia, induced labor (pitocin?), iv fluids, childbirth. Is this a...

  6. Postpartum care plan - r/f imbalanced fluid volume?

    linnaete replied to linnaete's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know that the EBL

  7. finally all is set to apply to RN program, worried to death..

    linnaete replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    This has been a key point for my class. I am halfway through and things are really starting to come together. A lot of our tests have stepped it up and are including things from previous semesters as...

  8. Help with vitals...tips, tricks, anything???Please

    linnaete replied to tammy1974's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One of my instructors said it might be helpful to take the pulse with the pt's hand on their chest, then once you are done counting pulse you can look and feel their breathing without making them...

  9. Trying SO Hard

    linnaete replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Government, Military

    I finally did get a reply from an officer programs recruiter about the NCP, and was told that this FY is all done with, and next year's (FY '11) will likely fill up by Christmas. Since I won't be...

  10. A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    linnaete replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The best

  11. Easy and Fast Meals

    linnaete replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    Forgot to add, put it all through a blender, gives it a smooth

  12. Easy and Fast Meals

    linnaete replied to yesitslaura's topic in General Students

    For those REALLY early mornings and questionable future lunch hours: I make protein waffles. You can freeze them and put them in the toaster like eggos to eat on the way to class/clinical. The protein...

  13. Trying SO Hard

    linnaete replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Government, Military

    I am in the same boat. I am due to graduate in May with my ADN and really want to try to get into the Navy NCP for my RN-BSN. I have called 2 or 3 different recruiters and only one call back - that I...