trudiegrl

trudiegrl

I'd like to get into neonatal or ob-gyn

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  1. Question about Antipsychotic Sideffects

    trudiegrl posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi everyone, My question relates to which is the most serious anticholinergic side effects (in taking antipsychotics) between urirnary retention or sedation. My professor said urinary retention (which...

  2. Question about Antipsychotic Sideffects

    trudiegrl replied to trudiegrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My rationale would be that when the patient is "sleepy" and not alert and oriented that they're more at risk hurting themselves by falling versus having a urinary retention that it can be easily...

  3. Question about Antipsychotic Sideffects

    trudiegrl replied to trudiegrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    that's a really good point. Thank you so much

  4. Question about Antipsychotic Sideffects

    trudiegrl replied to trudiegrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She asked us which of the following list of anticholinergic side effects: constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, postual hypotension, weight gain, and sedation -- is the most serious. I questioned...

  5. how to read

    trudiegrl replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I look at my course objectives and plan what I'm going to be studying based on that. I read all of the assigned pages but concentrate more on the course

  6. Top 10 tips for nursing school

    trudiegrl replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    This worked well with me, so I hope it helps you as well. 1. Never skimp on reading the textbook. There's no way getting around it. 2. Flashcards are your best friends 3. Easy on the caffeine. It...

  7. math help!!

    trudiegrl replied to studentnurse96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I convertd the 80 kg to 176 lbs and plugged it in the problem 500 ml/250 mg x 1 mg/1000 mcg x 5 mcg/ kg * min x 1 kg/2.2 lbs x 176 lbs x 60 min/1 hr = 26400000/ 550000 = 48

  8. NG Tube feeding, I am confused?

    trudiegrl replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the insight! Very helpful. Tomorrow is my 2nd week of nursing school and we're doing NG insertions, residuals measurement -- all the good stuff for clinical skills lab and was curious...

  9. NG Tube feeding, I am confused?

    trudiegrl replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Students

    is 200 mL limit a standard? I read a book that saying that the limit is 400ml? And does the limit vary from patient weight? Does anyone know what procedure to follow if the residual measurement...

  10. starting Fall 2011 - who we are

    trudiegrl replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    1. when is your start date? 9/22/2011 2. what state are you in? ca 3 program (lpn,adn,bsn)? adn 4. what is the one piece of advice you are holding onto right now? study hard...be humble...be a...

  11. Freaking out about starting nursing school in 23 days!

    trudiegrl replied to GamerGirL337's topic in General Students

    I'm also starting nursing school in... 7 days.. So if anyone is entitled to freak out it will be me jk :) but really.. you shouldn't freak out. or worry... just make sure that your hubby will help...

  12. Using a Littmann 3200 Electronic Stethoscope for nursing school?

    trudiegrl replied to RNinthemaking1986's topic in General Students

    The dean in my nursing school mentioned this and she said that the really expensive ones like this electronic stethoscope isn't necessary because the medical professionals (ie. cardiologist) that use...

  13. Help With Weight dosage problem

    trudiegrl replied to Missjlockettspn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's indicated in the problem that the bag has 250 mL per 200 mg infused in 4 hours. When I set up my solution. I always start with the ANSWER unit which is mL/hour. And conveniently the problem...

  14. Help With Weight dosage problem

    trudiegrl replied to Missjlockettspn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just out of curiosity (only because I've been practicing DA with online questions like these, is the answer 50

  15. New student with math problem

    trudiegrl replied to fostersgirl69's topic in General Students

    (60 gtts/1mL)*(500mL/150 mg)*(1mg/1000mcg)*(1000mcg/1min) = 3,000,000/150,000 = 20 gtts/min I agree with SummitAp. I had to try the problem it's good practice

  16. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    trudiegrl replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    oh yea... I definately agree! Making the next (last) 3 weeks of freedom

  17. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    trudiegrl replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    Yep already finished :) Dosage calculation class definately helped, I took a class similar to that in a different college. I started the nursing theory readings 2 weeks ago, but I'm sort of taking my...

  18. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    trudiegrl replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    welcome kdbean530! :) Isn't it exciting? First Day of school is almost here! Looking forward to meet you and everyone

  19. Buying books - copyrights important?

    trudiegrl replied to marathonmama's topic in General Students

    from what I've looked into, as long as the ISBN number and the edition matches, the publishing dates or copyright dates are irrelevant. It should be the same book. I too was trying to save money on...

  20. Anyone Applying to Antelope Valley College RN program

    trudiegrl replied to munkeyann's topic in California Nursing

    you can pick a copy at the Health Science Division office at T 502A (Entrance K off Avnue J-8) I think this is their temporary office location till August 8. Office opens 730-6pm M-Th. But when Fall...

  21. Pharmacology Practice Problem

    trudiegrl replied to trudiegrl's topic in General Students

    Thank you! I'm checking it out

  22. Pharmacology Practice Problem

    trudiegrl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone, I'm starting nursing school in less than 6 weeks. And I've been brushing up on my dimensional analysis and came across a problem and I need help with. I was wondering if anyone out there...

  23. Nursing school and weight gain?

    trudiegrl replied to waterlily's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone :) I'm starting nursing school is less than 6 weeks and I've been trying to lose weight in the whole summer so I can be in shape when school starts. I have a blog to hopefully keep myself...

  24. New TEAS V Science Section

    trudiegrl replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Hey Carmen, I think the key to success in this exam is just be confident and not freak out lol. If you studied that much, the logical result of that is that you will do well :) So don't worry. I mean...

  25. New TEAS V Science Section

    trudiegrl replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my TEAS test this morning. I studied for about 3 weeks before the test. I got the TEAS V Manual study guide and TEAS 4 study guide as well. I also purchased the TWO practice test A and B (I...