ChronicUpset

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1. Myocardial ischemia and left ventricular failure

   ChronicUpset replied to MsFNP1908's topic in Student Assist

   First one must understand the function and responsibility of the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps blood through the systemic circulatory system, which is responsible for delivering O2 and nutrients to the myocardium (tissue around the heart) ...

2. Who else is studying on July 4th?

   ChronicUpset replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

   Yes, I am studying for an exam on Wednesday...ugh. I have been studying so much my brain hurts!

3. Do your instructors provide study guides?

   ChronicUpset replied to ChronicUpset's topic in General Students

   Thanks for your response. I usually don't depend on anything that an instructor provides prior to a test, unless I feel that it can be helpful in some way. I usually read my chapters, review the PPT, and take my own notes. I was just curious because...

4. Do your instructors provide study guides?

   ChronicUpset posted a topic in General Students

   Just curious to know whether or not your instructors provide study guides, study tips, or a review sheet prior to an exam. If so, do you find them helpful or not?

5. When you can't review tests

   ChronicUpset replied to pockunit's topic in General Students

   Our instructor will go over the test as a whole with the class, but we will then have to meet with her individually to review our specific test.

6. should I let my boyfriend support me financiallythrough nursing school

   ChronicUpset replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Interesting thread I must say. I am currently in this situation. I quit my full time job with benefits and was making more money than my boyfriend at the time. I had to quit my job in order to go to nursing school full time and be able to study. It ...

7. Help with math problem

   ChronicUpset replied to ChronicUpset's topic in Student Assist

   Two Questions for you Hygiene Queen. If the problem is asking to calculate the infusion drip rate cc/hr and mentions the patient weight in lbs in the problem. Does the weight have to be included in setting up the problem to solve it. Secondly, If the...

8. Which stethoscope to buy???

   ChronicUpset replied to kelseymalynn's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I just purchased the Littman Classic II SE as well for school. Although my school issues a much cheaper brand, it is hurts my ears and I have difficulty hearing sounds through them. So I hear that Littman's have great sound quality and decided to inv...

9. Help with math problem

   ChronicUpset replied to ChronicUpset's topic in Student Assist

   Thank You very much for responding. No wonder I was stuck, I did not even think to multiply by 60 min "duh". You made it seem so simple. Thanks again.

10. Help with math problem

    ChronicUpset posted a topic in Student Assist

    Can someone please help me to understand how to do the following problem? Dopamine 400 mg in 250 cc D5W to infuse at 5 mcg/kg/min. The patient’s weight is 200 pounds. How many cc/hour would this be on an infusion pump? The first thing I did was cove...

11. failed rn program, what are my options?

    ChronicUpset replied to raya's topic in Student Assist

    CUNY's the City Universities of New York (City College, Hunter College, York College, etc) and SUNY's are the State Universities of New York (Albany, Buffalo, Binghamton, etc).