jennielynn

Call me stupid--but I'm having such a time with determining whether a person is in respiratory or metabolic acidosis/alkalosis based on the ABG levels. I know how to determine the acidosis/ alkalosis part---its the difference between metabolic and re...

Hi Everyone! I have my ED experience tomorrow and we need to find a good article on "a typical day in the ER" to prepare for it. Can anyone recommend a reliable website to visit? I've tried several searches but have come up empty handed! Jen

Thanks so much! I'm going to check them out now!!!

I went to the doctor today because for the past 3 weeks, I've been having horrible headaches; with nausea,fatigue, neck stiffness and shoulder aches. I even had several episodes where I got this "weird" feeling throughout my body--like I was going to...

Only you can decide what is best for both yourself and your family right now. But I can truly sympathize with you.....my dh is an OTR truck driver too. Luckily, I'm surrounded by family that can help me out when I can't be home. I also drive 25 miles...

I don't know if I can give any advice on "speed reading"--but it definately helps to check your syllabus and see what the instructors objectives are for that material. Read the objectives at the beginning of each chapter, read the summary at the end ...

I am also praying for all the people who were affected by this devastating hurricane. It breaks my heart to sit in my safe, warm home and see the disturbing images on the tv. If I weren't in Nursing school right now----I'd be in my car, on my way to ...

Hi! A classmate and I are running for President & Vice President of our local Student Nurses Association and would like to come up with a catchy slogan for our campaign posters! I'm really at a loss for ideas! I'd appreciate it if anyone has any ...

Wow---you have some great ideas for your Meet and Greet night. Thanks for the info; I'll see how I can incorporate some of those ideas into our meetings. As for running for VP; I'm not so stressed out about it anymore. Seeing how I'm the only officer...

Sorry if I over-reacted; it was a long day! Here's the lowdown. I'm a student at Hospital Affiliated 2 year RN program. Last year; my classmate and I were the only 2 students (out of abour 300) who faithfully attended meetings. I was actually the Sec...

Dave: Personally, I dont see what's so funny......the Student Nurses Association is a pre-professional organization. I'm very proud of all that we do for our community................it isn't just "a club" as you put it! If all you can do is make fu...

I start my Pysch rotation next week also. I went back to the link posted prior to this--and it had some really good advice. Who knows--maybe we'll have some interesting stories to share also!

I applied in the fall of 2002 for the 2003-2004 class. But I too, had to go to RACC and take a course--just because I didn't have any courses that were transferable from my college years way back in the early 1990's. So, they couldn't accept me until...

As a matter of fact; I'm a student there right now! I'm just about to finish my first year! When I took a tour (about 2 years ago); I too thought that they were a little "behind the times" when it came to the dorms, labs and so forth. RHSN has been i...

~~~~More hours than I spend doing anything else in my life; and that includes sleeping!!!!:chuckle

I've always wanted to be a Nurse--since I was a little girl. I started going to college for Nuclear Med; then met my dh and became pregnant. So, I put off school, vowing to go back when my youngest was in 1st grade. Now, here I am--33 years old with ...

I'm taking A&P II and micro this semester--and it's kicking my butt! Of course I also have Nursing 102 also. I'm earning B's in all 3 courses--but it's been extremely tough! I'm just praying to get through the next 3 weeks plus finals--then this ...

Thanks so much for all the great tips! I tried some practice problems using the ROME theory; and I got them all right!!! It's really easy if you take the time to think about it and it will be very useful on my test tomorrow! I think that looking at a...

Thanks so much for the advice! I especially like the part about prayer~~~I've been using it often lately! lol I bought the study guide that goes with my micro book--but it's just so general compared to what the professor wants us to know! I'm trying ...

I just started Micro this semester--we're about 5 weeks or so in; and it's literally kicking my butt! We have a major test on Tuesday which I'm totally unprepared for; although I have been studying! Any hints on how to learn the Kreb cycle and the wh...

You know you're a nursing student when: You can discuss poop, puke and blood--all over a delicious lunch!!!:uhoh21: Your husband has to hurt himself--just to get your attention. Weekends off are basically no different than homeschooling yourself!:ch...

I'm in my second semester of clinicals; and I still get nervous! I think it's only natural; it's something that will diminish with time. We are starting meds next week; and I'm really nervous about that. It's not like giving a bath--if you don't do i...

As a first year nursing student--I'm learing that things aren't always done on the clinical unit the way we are taught in class!!! You are right--you leave the cath in and get a new one. This way you won't "hit the wrong hole twice". You take the mis...

I have a friend who works at Hershey Med and really likes it! There are great opportunities for advancement there too. If your interested in the other benefits; I hear they pay a portion of the tuition for your children to attend either Penn State or...

Hi Erin! i don't think I can help you find work--but just thought I'd let you know that I'm a nursing student in Reading; almost completed my first semester at Reading Hospital School of Nursing! I did do a rotation wtih Berks Visiting Nurses Associa...