hodgieRN

hodgieRN

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  1. bumex for patient in renal failure

    hodgieRN replied to nurse_jer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you! That was really nice to hear! Again, glad to

  2. LPN moving to Florida from Iowa- HELP!

    hodgieRN replied to bravesbabie4's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am pretty sure you need your Florida license to work here, BUT I am not 100% sure. Our licensing goes through the Florida Department of Health. The website is.....Board Overview - Florida Board of...

  3. Could someone please explain the CEU's?

    hodgieRN replied to luvtwilight's topic in Florida Nursing

    You will also be required to complete CEU's based on the area you work. For example, trauma centers will need 8 hrs of trauma and the ICU will need 4 hrs of trauma and 8 hrs of stroke (if it's a...

  4. Tampa jobs

    hodgieRN replied to Bnurs's topic in Florida Nursing

    St Joseph's, Memorial, Tampa General, and Florida Hospital are the main places in Tampa. TGH is a level one trauma center and St Joes is a level two. I'm not sure what the hourly rate is now-a-days,...

  5. nclex rn study advice: Meds!

    hodgieRN replied to Arev11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This was from a different post, but this might give you some tips.... Try and group the medications based on the generic name b/c most of them have a similar base term. Dibucaine, lidocaine,...

  6. Recommendations: Long sleeve shirt to cover tattoos

    hodgieRN replied to mmills63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    A long sleeve won't spread infection to other pts. A forearm would be just as "contaminated" b/c no one washes their forearms unless you are scrubbing in for surgery. You can't tell me people wearing...

  7. Most relevant/useful pre-nursing science class?

    hodgieRN replied to bardone's topic in General Students

    If you aren't required to take organic for your BSN, then I think there's no reason to take it unless you're planning to become a practitioner (CRNA, NP, PA, Instructor). Chem 1 and 2 will give you...

  8. bumex for patient in renal failure

    hodgieRN replied to nurse_jer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No problem, glad to help! It's great that you are thinking about how processes occur in the body with cause and reaction. If you go on to be a nurse practitioner, that thought process will be the...

  9. bumex for patient in renal failure

    hodgieRN replied to nurse_jer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, by the word "excretion" I am referring to it being sent outside the body via the kidneys. Excretion refers to the elimination of a substance... with elimination meaning something that was created...

  10. So, What help books did you use for Pharm?

    hodgieRN replied to futuresctRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try and group the medications based on the generic name b/c most of them have a similar base term. Dibucaine, lidocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine all cause numbness. Learn how they interact with the...

  11. Nursing Diagnosis

    hodgieRN replied to CASM's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would be more like altered thought process related to confusion. Basically, the "related to" draws from the symptom. You can think of it in terms of "as evidenced by". Confusion isn't a medical...

  12. Dx Chest Pain Careplan help..

    hodgieRN replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, that's not gonna easy. A good number of diagnosis come from just being in the hospital or the nurses witnessing any risk factors. Even the vital signs could trigger a nursing diagnosis. I can't...

  13. Thank you note--too much?

    hodgieRN replied to missk88's topic in General Students

    Yes! Do it ! I think it's

  14. So many questions and so little time to decide...

    hodgieRN replied to MatteyIce's topic in General Students

    Don't forget that nursing school don't go off GPA alone. The GPA is a weed out. It depends if everyone in the class is enrolling with a high GPA. If you get to the interview process, that is where the...

  15. Study tips?

    hodgieRN replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This was from another post , but these were some of the things I did to help me study better..... -Always review your notes right after class, even if it's for 30 minutes. If you are taught...

  16. need help with diagnosis careplan

    hodgieRN replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a GI nursing diagnosis for pts with incontinent stool. See if you can find it :) If he has decub ulcers, then something lead him to get those ulcers. What nursing diagnosis can you think of...

  17. Nursing Diagnosis/care plan help!

    hodgieRN replied to kansasredneckwomen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does the PICC and PEG tube put her at risk for anything? .... maybe Infection? She got A-fib....A-FIB! What are some risk factors? Is blood circulating well b/c of the fibrillation. Or, has something...

  18. Risk for injury care plan r/t dvt and pe

    hodgieRN replied to kmp1982's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bleeding would cause a body part to not receive oxygen. So, Altered something perfusion r/t bleeding. Goal, proper something perfusion will be maintained. .....................Perfusion is what...

  19. Nursing Care Plan Presentation

    hodgieRN replied to jacelynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The blue nail and lips is awesome btw! They should get a kick out it! After taking her temp, you can emphasize stacking blankets one by one. Maybe mention you're going to hang warmed IV fluids. Say...

  20. bumex for patient in renal failure

    hodgieRN replied to nurse_jer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Diurectics aren't necessarily contraindicated. Kidney disease has many different levels of failure. Some pt's still have the ability to produce urine even if it's very little. Think of it like...

  21. Best Drug Manual??!

    hodgieRN replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    The Saunders Nursing Drug Book is what is used All the

  22. The Do's and Don'ts of Sternal Rubs

    hodgieRN replied to Delaney Schick's topic in General Students

    Agreed! but be careful not to make sternal rubs apart of your routine assessment. I only do that if everything else doesn't work. You can take a penlight and push hard on the nailbed to see if they...

  23. dextrose order

    hodgieRN replied to kaydensmom01's topic in General Students

    I googled it and I think it stands for multiple electrolyte balanced solution or Multiple electrolyte, balanced. Probably has to do with balancing the osmolarity of the solution in order to make it...

  24. anyone else having a hard time with pharm or is it just me??

    hodgieRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Students

    Anytime! Let me know of you need anymore help! The sunday cram was my best way to retain info. I swear by

  25. anyone else having a hard time with pharm or is it just me??

    hodgieRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Students

    CNS, oncology, and anesthetic have a lot areas. Try and learn the disease processes first. I learned what happens in a seizure, then I looked at what is used to stop or prevent it and WHY that...