BrooklynRN11201

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  1. Question about Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it has nothing to do with whether the acidosis or alkalosis is metabolic or respiratory or what the cause is. the lungs try to compensate immediately and then the kidneys kick in to try to compensate...

  2. priority question

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to LOLA184's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    time is definitely of the essence with DTs but just because the pt has a history of DTs doesn't mean he's experiencing it currently. this is one of those questions that's not just testing you on your...

  3. First case study and nursing dx

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to LJ85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    4 hours of no voiding after having a foley in isn't a huge concern, but you would keep an eye on it and assess for retention for sure (also, how much was she putting out per hour before the removal?...

  4. Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Students

    thank you thank you! I know I don't know any of you personally, but I know you also understand the sacrifices of NS and I truly appreciate all the congrats! :) my pre reqs were a breeze for me - went...

  5. Do you remember the moment?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BeansMama's topic in General Students

    I have T1 diabetes and I've always volunteered and have been passionately involved in helping others with diabetes so I had thoughts of wanting to be a nutritionist in my head. I also have an...

  6. OB/Psych/Peds/Pharm

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to MeagAshley's topic in General Students

    solid advice above - I just have to second that OB is A LOT of different vocabulary - it's like its own language. it would definitely help if you brushed up on some of the OB terminology. I didn't...

  7. [Blank] Made Incredibly Easy! - book series

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to GracyMae's topic in General Students

    I have a couple and think they're useful but have found that you STILL need to do the required reading... it's kind of like a good summary if anything. I really like the Med/Surg one. best book I've...

  8. Taking NCLEX too soon?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to GotDrumer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was applying to an internship that was specifically for graduate nurses who were not planning on taking the NCLEX until September at the earliest (the program was somehow supposed to prepare you for...

  9. Attn: RN Preceptors - questions for you

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    thank you all for your comments - really appreciated! I do know the Medical Director at this particular hospital and when I told him I will be in the nurse extern program this summer, he insisted...

  10. Any tips or tricks for pathophysiology?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to donk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    brush up on your A&P - if you have a really solid A&P base, Patho isn't so intimidating. all you have to do is remember what pathos affect what and you'll automatically know your signs and...

  11. Shoes for clinical rotation!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    I don't know about Danskos but I personally am about to graduate nursing school and in my two years of clinicals, I'm on my 3rd pair of shoes. I feel like it took me a while to figure out what I...

  12. What would your answer be to this question?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to SouthernNurse27's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    AD-PIE assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate the first step is ALWAYS to assess.... once you know what you're dealing with, yes, airway would come

  13. Study tips

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to melynda.lawson's topic in General Students

    there's a great app called TurboScan for all of $1.99 - it takes pictures of charts and tables that you take from the text book, and it converts them into straight easily readable versions. you can...

  14. Who Can Answer this Scenario?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to angieedoll's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    definitely change in mental status - the reaction could be BECAUSE OF the suspected CVA I would agree with the Dr - implied consent, you need to act fast with CVAs I would ask the Dr for a sedative or...

  15. This question is killing me, please help me clarify?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to tabz4u2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would have picked 4 as well, if only for the sun down

  16. I passed!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    congrats!! was this fundamentals that you just passed? I'm not saying this to discourage you at all, but keep it up with the study groups and whatnot... I got an A in fundamentals and am now really...

  17. New York Methodist (Brooklyn) Nurse Extern

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to marlysmarts's topic in New York Nursing

    I would advise calling - it's usually the Nursing Administration/Recruitment department. Most programs have a deadline of March, however. I can't remember if I called Methodist or not, but I applied...

  18. Old edition textbooke?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to kmac3414's topic in General Students

    ha! I guess that's true... I would say go for the older edition, but make sure that it's just ONE edition earlier. Say, if your Prof wants you to use Edition 8, 7 should be okay. you can always ask...

  19. Weight Gain in Nursing school?!!!

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to hunnybunches's topic in General Students

    same here - well, I haven't lost or gained any weight, but I workout 4-6x a week and it really helps me manage stress as well. I do triathlons, and people are always asking me "how do you work full...

  20. Old edition textbooke?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to kmac3414's topic in General Students

    usually the info is mostly the same, but the page numbers and charts and whatnot will be a little off. I would honestly just RENT - the only books you really need to buy are the Reviews &...

  21. How many of you...

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    we take it every semester - I believe all nursing schools have to. it's more of an aptitude test reflecting the school - it shows you how well you do compared with the rest of the country overall....

  22. I'm a procrastinator... Help?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    also, sign up for as many tutoring sessions your school offers as you can. hearing the same info from a bunch of different people will help you retain it. you seriously cannot get through nursing...

  23. I'm a procrastinator... Help?

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    get a calendar and carefully plan out your week ahead, include 1, 2, 3 hour blocks of studying EVERY day. even if things go sour and you can only read for a half hour before bed, DO

  24. Just bought my textbooks - a mini-grumbling session

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to NightNerd's topic in General Students

    I'm graduating this semester and let me tell you something, don't waste your money on textbooks - RENT!!! I like Chegg.com a lot and have nothing but great experiences with them for years. The only...

  25. Recipes and snack ideas for school and clinicals

    BrooklynRN11201 replied to hunnybunches's topic in General Students

    I don't eat meat or dairy, but I'm a candy fiend! (crazy, I know)... I also have T1 diabetes, so I need to make sure to keep snacks on me at all times just in case I go low. I usually carry a...