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  1. Dimensional analysis

    tsm007 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    See I would have solved it just like you, but I never considered that DA. I usually just break it down like that in my head and convert. I have always considered DA setting things up in a formula....

  2. Dimensional analysis

    tsm007 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, my school taught us 3 different methods and told us to choose the method that worked best for us. They told us that if we were already used to doing it one way not to try to switch and that was...

  3. Dimensional analysis

    tsm007 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll just tell you that this is probably against advice of a lot here, but I am good at math and refuse to do DA. I hate it! I've been doing the math the same way for 20+ years and just don't want to...

  4. WGU BSN prelicensure inquiry

    tsm007 replied to Robins19's topic in Western Governors University

    Meeh619 - I'm in the Indiana cohort. I have mixed opinions on the program. There are things that I really love about it and then there are things I hate about it. I feel like they still have some bugs...

  5. Hyperglycemia vs. Hypoglycemia

    tsm007 replied to Ruba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hmm, I have 2 diabetic kids so I tend to jump in on diabetes questions. I find a lot of people mix these up and I can explain it over and over again, but it doesn't seem to stick. Both can be scary,...

  6. What are the best supplementary books for Med Surg I?

    tsm007 replied to JasonKa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This book was the best purchase I made for Med Surg - Med-Surg Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking (Davis's Success): Kathryn Colgrove, Ray Huttel: 9780803625044:...

  7. WGU prelicensure program

    tsm007 replied to redrose21's topic in Western Governors University

    I think they've changed that rule. It used to say that on their site now it says. Students are responsible for the cost of travel to their clinical and lab site, therefore it is highly recommended...

  8. GLT1 frustrated!!!!

    tsm007 replied to mlcRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I agree. The class is one of the easiest classes I have

  9. WGU BSN prelicensure inquiry

    tsm007 replied to Robins19's topic in Western Governors University

    You have to do the program full time. There is not part time option. It's self paced, but not in the way you may think. You have a certain amount of time to complete the class and it's up to you how...

  10. Clinicals: How to tell edema from fat?

    tsm007 replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I actually came here looking for some ideas on assessing edema as well. I hate to hijack this thread, but I think my further questions might help. I can tell localized edema and am getting better at...

  11. I can never ever again miss an IV.

    tsm007 replied to vermomdebelg's topic in General Students

    Have you considered the possibility of a panic

  12. Administering heparin do you need 2 needles?

    tsm007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school uses a preceptor model and the clinical coach I was paired with said I needed two needles - one to draw it up and one to give it. I don't remember seeing or reading this anywhere in my...

  13. Administering heparin do you need 2 needles?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all the feedback. That makes perfect

  14. Administering heparin do you need 2 needles?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Subcutaneous

  15. Short concise answers to patient questions?

    tsm007 posted a topic in General Students

    I am having trouble being concise with answering patients questions. I tend to be too long winded with my answers and I know that I need to be more efficient with this. I was trying to brainstorm a...

  16. Short concise answers to patient questions?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    Hey, that was pretty good KelRN215! I add too much extra stuff.

  17. I've been accepted!

    tsm007 replied to tbjockny's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!

  18. After Hypoglycemia

    tsm007 replied to kayvary's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have two diabetic children both type 1 on insulin so have lots of personal experience with this. Some people are more prone to hypoglycemia than others and one of the problems is some people have...

  19. Simulation Exam help

    tsm007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Alright folks, back here for help again. I don't know what to do. I am in a non-traditional program so it complicates things. I am doing very well in the didactic portion of nursing school, but...

  20. How long does it take you to complete these tasks?

    tsm007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I usually stay to the student section, but really needed feedback from more people and experienced nurses for this one. I was recently given a timed assessment. I had difficulty completed this in the...

  21. Perspective Second-Degree BSN

    tsm007 replied to mtngal77's topic in Western Governors University

    They are for the most part in blocks. I am commuting from out of state. However, I think Alabama is way too far to commute to any of the locations. This program has a lot of flaws and to be honest I...

  22. How long does it take you to complete these tasks?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I also don't think it is realistic that we are given timed skills test and really struggling with failing because I am not fast enough. It adds an incredible amount of stress trying to...

  23. How long does it take you to complete these tasks?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you three for replying. This was very helpful to me and I appreciate

  24. Teaching coughing and deep breathing with tracheostomy?

    tsm007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, I've looked and looked and cannot find a good source of information on teaching coughing and deep breathing for someone with a long term tracheostomy. I was practicing teaching for a postop...

  25. Teaching coughing and deep breathing with tracheostomy?

    tsm007 replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks. I thought it would come out the trachea, but I wasn't 100% sure and I've gotten really nervous about saying anything unless I'm 100%