Mike R ADN, BSN, RN

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    critical thinking...

    Mike R replied to allison6a's topic in General Students

    Critical thinking is nothing more than applying thoughts and knowledge to scenarios at hand. For example: If you can figure out why you wouldn't give the ordered Atenolol to a patient who has a BP of...
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    Mouth to mouth without barrier?

    Mike R replied to Southern Magnolia's topic in General Students

    I go back and forth on this. I like to think in a time of crisis I would. Then I meet a random person throughout my day who looks like they haven't brushed their teeth in years. I suppose I could use...
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    question about stethoscopes

    Mike R replied to kminak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The bells pick up the lower pitched sounds like the heart valves. You can hear them on the diaphragm side, but they are more distinct with the bell. Though the Master Classic II is tunable so you can...
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    I GRADUATED TODAY!

    Mike R replied to Dazglue's topic in General Students

    WOOHOO!
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    What would you do?

    Mike R replied to astronaut714's topic in General Students

    I don't know what the others have said thus far, but I'd hold my tongue. This is hard to prove and the proverbial "poop" could hit the fan. Try not to get caught up in the drama. Sometimes the fight...
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    Opportunities to Shadow a Nurse

    Mike R replied to walkerso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because of Patient confidentiality rights called HIPAA, it will be hard for one to do this as an outsider. I might suggest volunteering at your hospital of interest and working on the floor to get the...
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    Risk For NANDA (Care Plan)

    Mike R replied to EricBookNSCyp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say the breast feeding thing is more of a knowledge deficit over what you have. But if your defining characteristics match your books definition of ineffective breastfeeding, by all means go...
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    Question about CO2 Values

    Mike R replied to daphneybly's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Someone chime in if I'm wrong but, diarrhea doesn't really affect the CO2 levels as much as the Bicarb levels. CO2 is more of a function of respiration processes. Diarrhea pulls water and...
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    Problems with Exiting School

    Mike R replied to nikkimgxo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Almost a year later and you're still battling an exit exam? I would be livid. Just out of curiosity, what score is 100% on the
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    Married Male Nursing Students

    Mike R replied to exit96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm married and almost halfway through the program. I can only speak for myself that my wife has been 100% supportive and trusting and with good reason. Though I do know of two affairs that happened...
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    Graduated, Licensed, and Job Offer

    Mike R replied to nursemanRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Holy cow! The success story every student dreams of. Congrats and good luck on the new
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    I have a nursing textbook and I'm not afraid to chuck it at you!

    Mike R replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    So, let's recap: Flunk bio twice and decide nursing is too difficult. Med school is next on the agenda of things that get easier and more manageable. Either way, they're going to have to pass that...
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    My study partner failed....

    Mike R replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry to hear. Our little trio jokes that if one person fails a semester, we all fail together. It wouldn't be the same sitting at our usual table with an empty
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    Why do newborns have more RBCs, HGB, and HCT?

    Mike R replied to Miley22's topic in General Students

    If they are held below the level of the placenta before the placenta is born, gravity can bring extra blood to the baby causing hyperemia. There may be other causes but I can't think of too many at...
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    Degrading words from a Nurse

    Mike R replied to LeO13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been transporting at my place for two and a half years. Like you, I get along with virtually everyone there. Luckily, I haven't ran into that sort of thing yet. Though I think I might of excused...
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    Instructor giving me low acuity patients

    Mike R replied to cogath's topic in General Students

    In our program, if the teacher leaves you alone in clinical it's because they can trust you. Though I can't really comment on the low acuity
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    Horrible mistake?

    Mike R replied to excedium's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Was "give them a glass of water" an option? You're right in the sense that you want to hydrate, but PO is always easier than parenteral unless
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    Would volunteering during Spring Break help land a summer job?

    Mike R replied to caseydoubleoh7's topic in General Students

    Depends on how good you are with networking. If you can make a big enough impression for managers to notice you and remember you, then I would say it might be worth it. Otherwise, for example, my...
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    What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    Mike R replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    So the winky face indicates sarcasm on my part. Some people have no sense of humor!
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    What do you guys do to wake up in the morning?

    Mike R replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Students

    Drink lots of water right before you go to
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    2nd semester in RN program, ready to quit.

    Mike R replied to Undecided.'s topic in General Students

    There are several choices outside of Acute Care that you can get into that doesn't involve "passing out meds like a mad woman". You could work at a school, private practice, social work, hospice, etc....
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    I can't hear anything with the stethocope i bought?

    Mike R replied to italy's topic in General Students

    Super V is right but I don't think you quite understand how it works. Twist the tube at the base of the bell to spin it around and you'll notice it clicks at certain places. By doing this, you can...
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    Pinning Ceremony Songs

    Mike R replied to tashacorinne's topic in General Students

    Beastie Boys - Sabotage Perhaps not the most appropriate, but man that would be fun! Let's see how goofy you guys really are
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    How to give a bath in a shower chair?

    Mike R replied to Chribri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While doing bed baths, our instructors had us use bath blankets like you mentioned. But when using shower chairs, we did what echo56 said: close the door and drapes with no cover. Ask your instructor...
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    Never give up...I got into nursing school!

    Mike R replied to Shanny246's topic in General Students

    I gave you kudos for going through all that and keeping the perseverance to keep your life going. My condolences to Connor but after reading your story, in the back of my mind I always find myself...