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1. signs and symptoms of acid-base imbalances

   mom2girls posted a topic in Student Assist

   I have a test coming up and I am having a hard time remembering the s/s of acid base imbalances (resp and metabolic acidosis /alkalosis). I can analyze ABG's and tell you what it is, but I am struggling with the symptoms part of it. Can someone give ...

2. new grad salaries

   mom2girls replied to mom2girls's topic in General Students

   Btw...I have been on many salary sites, but these do not seem to give me an accurate picture since most of what I have seen are most likely for experienced nurses and not new grads. From what I have researched so far, salaries are around 50K in Charl...

3. new grad salaries

   mom2girls posted a topic in General Students

   Hi, I graduate Dec 2012 (and do not know what type of nursing I want to do yet). The problem is, my husband lives and works in DC and i stayed behind with my children in Charlotte, NC to finish nursing school. We are trying to decide if we will move ...

4. Confused about new grad salaries!

   mom2girls posted a topic in General Students

   I live in Charlotte, NC (while finishing nursing school) and my husband lives in the DC area. I have been researching salaries for new grads in both areas since I'm not sure which of the two places we will end up in. The thing is, I believe that most...

5. Peds math

   mom2girls posted a topic in General Students

   I need help on a math question. Here it is: A 22 kg 8 yr old child with herpes has the following orders: IV of D5.25 NS at 14 mL/hr Acyclovir (5mg/mL) 100 mg IV every 8hr. Give over 1 hour What is the calculated medication VTBI? My book says to u...

6. Plum pump or syringe pump?

   mom2girls posted a topic in General Students

   Hi all. Just finished nursing 101 and started peds last week! I'm very overwhelmed to say the least. Anyway, I just saw a syringe pump for the first time. How do you decide between using a plum pump vs. a syringe pump? Thanks!!!