DawnJ

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  1. Am I setting the problem up wrong? Dosage Calc question...

    DawnJ replied to S.RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    29mL is what I get

  2. Great at care plans, suck at concept maps.

    DawnJ replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm new to this as well, but have gotten good marks on my concept maps. We put the main diagnosis or reason for visit in the center, then nursing diagnosis in branching boxes. Off the nursing...

  3. does anyone regret this career?

    DawnJ replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    I think another thing to note is that if you look at ANY career you find people who are dissatisfied and regret the choice they

  4. does anyone regret this career?

    DawnJ replied to cantdoit's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting....I'm just a student so haven't seen much competition since we all got into the program. What are people competing over in LTC?

  5. Nursing Skills

    DawnJ replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I don't have a trick for the brachial other than to look for it at the fold of the arm more toward the pinkie finger side. (Ulna side) For the radial, go to the base of the thumb where it joins the...

  6. Stethoscopes--I think I'm old now...

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I've been experimenting with everyone who will let me near them Including my cats and dogs! It is far more likely to be user error than anything else. I suspect that if I go back to the...

  7. Stethoscopes--I think I'm old now...

    DawnJ posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OK, so I'm an older student, but I didn't think my hearing was going already. I have the American Diagnostic Corp, school issued scope. And I got a Littmann Cardio III scope because I read that a...

  8. Loners?

    DawnJ replied to breezy7's topic in General Students

    Introverts Unite Nothing wrong with being a loner--it takes all kinds of people to make up the world. The extroverts get a lot of attention, but being an introvert has its advantages too....

  9. Nursing Skills

    DawnJ replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I just learned vitals and it took me a bit of practice to get the BP down. But still need practice counting the pulse. I found that talking to different instructors was helpful since everyone seems...

  10. I need some advice, 72 On first Exam :(

    DawnJ replied to MegRN14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try to find a student that did well and spend some time studying with

  11. Stethoscopes--I think I'm old now...

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm impressed with the Thinklabs digital scope. I think it will be my primary

  12. I'm stuck with two sets of brand new uniforms

    DawnJ replied to SweetPEI's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd buy some RIT dye and dye the white ones navy blue. problem solved. You do need to be careful not to wash the dyed clothes with anything other than navy blue clothes

  13. in a pickle!!

    DawnJ replied to bubblejet50's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. I say reschedule the interview. They should be understanding that work requirements change. I'd just say that I had to go in to work (true) and could we...

  14. 2nd degree nurses

    DawnJ replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    I spent 20 years in financial services. The corporate life is ruthless and the only goal is shareholder return. I made a ton of money and traveled the world, but even that gets old when you have no...

  15. How Many students have dropped out of your LVN program?

    DawnJ replied to Iiamlilly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Started with 22 down to 16 after 8 weeks of

  16. Large dose of reality just received!

    DawnJ replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I'm doing really well so far in my 1st semester of nursing school. Yet still I get moments of "God, can I really do this?". It is overwhelming, but I've found I just need to get started and as I...

  17. Another slightly silly question re: supplies

    DawnJ replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    Depends on your school culture, I'd say. In mine, someone is frowned upon because she has a picture of a somewhat sexy 1950's style nurse bending over a desk flirtatiously. This is on the cover of...

  18. Stethoscopes--I think I'm old now...

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the input. I don't think my hearing is going, I've always had good hearing and this is the only time I'm having issues. So I'm more likely to think it is something I'm doing wrong rather...

  19. Stethoscopes--I think I'm old now...

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there an electronic scope you

  20. How to convert drams to teaspoons?

    DawnJ replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    But remember that apothecary is not exact. That's what makes me batty about it. Can't we all just use

  21. How to convert drams to teaspoons?

    DawnJ replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A dram of whiskey? I'd need far more than that to understand the apothecary system. I looked at it as: 8 drams in an ounce. 2 Tablespoons to an ounce. And 3 teaspoons per

  22. Timing of titer following vaccines

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Infectious Disease

    Yes, I read that for varicella over time titers will show not immune, however if the vaccinated person is exposed they do have a sufficient immune response to protect them. I didn't realize it could...

  23. Timing of titer following vaccines

    DawnJ replied to DawnJ's topic in Infectious Disease

    They do still require titers, but since I submitted proof of vaccination, and I have 1 more Hep shot coming, they will defer the requirement for titers until the end of the year. Thanks for...

  24. Uniforms

    DawnJ replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Royal blue scrub top and pants, white shoes. They are comfortable, no

  25. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    DawnJ replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    25 miles, about 35-45