nursevandy

nursevandy has 3 years experience.

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1. Saunders vs. Kaplan

   nursevandy replied to wecan11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Kaplan is supposed to be the best...even better than Hurst. I have both. Well, Saunders, Kaplan, Prentice Hall, and Hurst. Kaplan is what I used to review for HESI- RN Exit exam and I scored in the...

2. NCLEX-PN with only 85 questions

   nursevandy replied to blkcind's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I felt the same way when I took boards. You are sooo right i FELT THE SAME WAY...like i failed, couldnt eat, couldnt sleep, couldn't do anything. glad you passed

3. Beginning Charity in January - advice wanted

   nursevandy replied to oldsouth's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   For the current/ future CSN students I will try to help you as much as possible. I am entering Level 4 this spring at CSN. True the staff and ..... changes at CSN, so grab any help you can while it is...

4. Charity School of Nursing 2011

   nursevandy replied to neworleans0384's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I am in level four at CSN, meaning i graduate in May. The uniform is white. You will need liability ins, med ins, and CPR for healthcare providers. All listed MUST carry you thru the YEAR. So, do it...

5. Nursing Diagnosis Prioritizing

   nursevandy replied to ChristineWV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Be it, your client is on IV Abx, 4 at that, I would evaluate the labwork prior to making infection a priority ND. It could be 1, but not a priority...of course, if his labwork indicates compromise in...

6. Psych Nursing assignment re: what to do for gay 16 yo male who attempted suicide

   nursevandy replied to AllisonW's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Make a contract with the pt stating that if he has any urges, thoughts, etc to harm himself he will notify you or staff. Of course, EVERYTHING mentioned above ESPECIALLY building a rapport. Just...

7. Nursing Diagnosis Prioritizing

   nursevandy replied to ChristineWV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   2 things to ALWAYS REMEMBER...ABC's and SAFETY. Circulation should definitely be your first ND. Then, ANYTHING that can compromise his ABC's and/ or safety (if not already present). Hope that...

8. Beginning Charity in January - advice wanted

   nursevandy replied to oldsouth's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Good luck to all of you...I am starting NAC2 in the spring...graduating in May 2011. Let me know if I can be of ANY

9. I passed nac ii!!!!!!! Woooohoooo!!!!!

   nursevandy replied to nolamomx2's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Hi, I will be starting NAC 2 this spring...any

10. Charity School of Nursing 2011

    nursevandy replied to neworleans0384's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Good luck...I just finished third level. STUDY STUDY