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  1. new nurse with a question about glargine.

    CDEWannaBe replied to sommeil's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This is more commonly known as Lantus. It's a long acting background insulin with onset in about an hour, little peak, and a duration time anywhere from 10 - 24 hrs. Insulin Chart > About...

  2. Useless Hospital Committees

    CDEWannaBe replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree about the committees being a waste of time and resources. They always start out with good intentions but are usually not able to be focused and don't typically have authority to...

  3. Anybody else tired of taking pre-reqs?

    CDEWannaBe replied to FaithGurl93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to higher education. The faculty sets the degree plans, which are all the classes you have to take to graduate. But the catch is they all want THEIR classes listed as requirements so they...

  4. So I get a call from the lab.....

    CDEWannaBe replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Had that happen to me once... I've had type 1 diabetes since age 4 and use an insulin pump and have reasonable blood sugars. But using insulin, highs and lows happen. After a normal check up there was...

  5. Very high BGL .... thoughts?

    CDEWannaBe replied to KitkatPRN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    classicdame is right on. One thing you can do is make sure the patient gets plenty of water. Will help him feel better and keep the kidneys flushed of all that extra glucose they're cleaning

  6. Pre-Nursing & applying to Nursing school

    CDEWannaBe replied to MissBrittney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't go too slow because you may lose your momentum. But know your limits and don't overload yourself either. You need to be getting As and Bs in every class if you want to be competitive for most...

  7. Refusing to dissect in A&P or Microbiology?

    CDEWannaBe replied to joel.mercado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one wants to do the cat dissection. I love cats and thought it was awful... until we started doing it. There is nothing like seeing the A&P you've been learning about all year in a real life...

  8. Chemistry and Math?

    CDEWannaBe replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Algebra is a prereq for Chemistry at my community college, but I got an advisor to waive the requirement since I already had a Bachelor's degree. If you're willing to get the Algebra skills you need...

  9. Single mom of 3, disorganized, discouraged & stressed

    CDEWannaBe replied to seattleattic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's impossible to study while taking care of your family. If I were you I'd get both your mom and ex to agree to watch the kids 2 evenings a week. Then go to the library or somewhere else...

  10. Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    CDEWannaBe replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The other nurse was a jerk. Knowing that the patient didn't have her lantus she should have called the doctor if she felt uncomfortable giving it late. And at the 2am check the patient's blood sugar...

  11. Chemistry and Math?

    CDEWannaBe replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    20 years ago when I got a bachelors degree in a non-healthcare field, I had a D in college Algebra and eventually took "Math for the Liberal Arts Student" to get my math requirement. When I came back...

  12. Please help with my decision making, oh wise ones :)

    CDEWannaBe replied to GunMetalBlack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Besides the debt, I don't think it's right to get the MSN when you have little real life nursing experience. It could make it tough for you to get a job. Do you have birthing experience? The...

  13. Should I take Chem or Biology?

    CDEWannaBe replied to bellebebe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would be best to take both classes. Or at the very least take Chemistry and study biology on your own, especially cellular respiration which comes up again in Physiology and other nursing classes....

  14. Which route to nursing is the smartest option?

    CDEWannaBe replied to cinasot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd pick option B as well. Within 5 years you'll have a BSW and a BSN and be ready to work in nursing. Don't think about Masters until you have some work

  15. Crisis of faith

    CDEWannaBe replied to rivershark2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you still need to pass A&P 2, you might get a copy of "Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies". The dummies books were a huge help to me in Physio, Chemistry and Microbiology. The first test is...

  16. Lantus - Does it matter evening or night?

    CDEWannaBe replied to miragal's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I've heard that theory before, but there are a couple reasons that I go with the "waking up and getting ready" explanation for blood sugar rise caused by the liver. First, non-diabetic adults also...

  17. Lantus - Does it matter evening or night?

    CDEWannaBe replied to miragal's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The question you had about hypo/hyperlycemia is called dawn phenomenon. The diabetes doc was a little off with the timing. Typically the base rate of insulin a person needs drops between Midnight...

  18. Passed! RN BSN . Interview lined up

    CDEWannaBe replied to twinjeep97's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Do you mean diabetes team? Well, what skills can you

  19. Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    CDEWannaBe replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Could you be a school nurse? They have a page under the specialties section where you might be able to learn more about how to get that type of job. I have a friend from church who has been a school...

  20. Passed! RN BSN . Interview lined up

    CDEWannaBe replied to twinjeep97's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You can work with diabetic patients in many hospitals, doctors' offices and long term care facilities. Many nurses with experience working with diabetic patients become Certified Diabetes Educators....

  21. When do you give long & short lasting insulin?

    CDEWannaBe replied to healthstar's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You already understand that there are short acting and long acting insulins. The most common are: Short acting - Humalog, Novolog, Regular Long acting - Lantus, Levemir, NPH The short acting starts...

  22. Lunch coverage novolog

    CDEWannaBe replied to lexijo's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sliding scale is usually based on weight if the diabetic is on a fixed meal plan and eats the same # of carbs at lunch every day. But most diabetics dose their short acting based on the # of carbs...

  23. Am I qualified-doubting myself

    CDEWannaBe replied to crichards00's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call the schools you want to attend and ask about your chances of admission. They will be quick to tell you the GPAs and accomplishments of students who are typically accepted. And most schools are...

  24. Nervous going into Nursing...

    CDEWannaBe replied to Toaster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people are more extroverted than others. Some people are more comfortable speaking in public than others. But it makes everyone nervous. I used to do backstage theatre work in Chicago and EVERY...

  25. Failing A&P 1 Lab!!! Help

    CDEWannaBe replied to kinny20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What labs have you been doing? Why are you struggling with