ClearBlueOctoberSky

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  1. Priority Dx for end stage leukemia "comfort care only"

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to on eagles wings's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is his platelet count? He has thrombocytopenia with evidence of active bleeding problems r/t the decreased platelet

  2. Nursing diagnosis for unusual pulmonary embolism case

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to momtofore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks, Esme12. I really do wish I had spent more time on AN while I was in school, struggling with my care plans. You are just

  3. Nursing diagnosis for unusual pulmonary embolism case

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to momtofore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, sorry GrnTea, I really do use appropriate terms (most of the time:D). I apparently had a brain to finger

  4. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm just SOOOOO good, that I don't even have to take classes. I COULD go straight to the NCLEX if I wanted too. I'm just doing this for form, because I am THAT

  5. NCLEX- SHOCK

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Me2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You would most likely see shock questions in the form of prioritization. A far as interventions, think about the patho of shock, what it does to the body, and how are you going to stop/fight/attempt...

  6. NCLEX- SHOCK

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Me2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Neurogenic shock...you will have a demarcation line (very obvious) pink above the level of injury pale (almost white) below the level of

  7. Nursing diagnosis for unusual pulmonary embolism case

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to momtofore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would keep the anxiety r/t, although that is little further down your priority list. You can use a risk for, something like risk for ineffective tissue perfusion. Also think about the fact that...

  8. Nursing diagnosis for unusual pulmonary embolism case

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to momtofore's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't see why she is unusual for PE. Some of the risk factors for PE include smoking and obesity/being overweight. As a female and with four children already, is she on birth control? That will...

  9. Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    we would ask about our pn scope of practice in class. unfortunately, with where i live the scope of practice for lpns is just this: [color=#002b51]scope of practice for the licensed...

  10. Question re wasting medication

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to MJB2010's topic in Patient Medications

    As a Paramedic, when I had the occasion to waste, I would have the RN verify the waste and toss my carpuject tube into the sharps container (I once had a nurse not pay attention and she forgot to...

  11. Silly question about 3 mL prefilled NS syringes

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    The trick I learned is to pull back slightly on the plunger to break the seal and then

  12. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    MY EYES! MY

  13. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I for one am going to tell you this is no where close to my DREEEEAAAAMMMMM job. My dream job would be sitting on a beach, sipping frozen Pina Colada in year-round 68* sunny weather with the...

  14. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bsides, yung1s are sweet and tender. Ezier 2 chw with stumpy teeth. (Or so I assume. Maybe I should run from the biter

  15. Is there a hiring freeze with the VA?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Lurtsman's topic in Colorado Nursing

    They actually have a few openings for RN in Denver and a few for Pueblo. I didn't see anything for the Springs,

  16. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CareGiving's topic in General Students

    worked like a

  17. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CareGiving's topic in General Students

    Nice. Thanks for the reference, Netglow. My problem is that I can do it as long as I keep doing it. Stop for any length of time (out of school since Oct.) I lose

  18. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CareGiving's topic in General Students

    You're welcome! I'll always be happy to refresh my math skills. I love math, not that great at remembering how to do it

  19. Help needed on a med math question, please!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to CareGiving's topic in General Students

    find how many mg/hr: (10ml/hr)/(250ml)*500mg=20mg/hr now find mcg/min: (20mg/60min)*1000=333.33mcg/min to get how many mcg/kg/min divide by kg: (333.33mcg/min)/(90kg)= 3.70mcg/min/kg a great website...

  20. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    butt u need to hlp me NOW! I dnt want 2 deal wit old ppl who r rude and obnoxious & cnt wipe their own poo and dress themselves. i wanna work by myself when ima nrs. i dont wanna work wit those...

  21. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would only take the job if it was original skittles, not that nasty tropical stuff. Okay, I'll go back to lurking and

  22. The Mockery of Nursing

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Old.Timer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    S*** ALWAYS happens when you have to pee... It's a rule, don't ya

  23. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in General Nursing

    An EMT-Basic isn't necessarily allowed to make that call, however a Paramedic can if warranted. It depends on the pt, situation and the Paramedic. I had a call where our local PACE provider wanted...

  24. Pediatric Home Care Agency Denver

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to ColoradoCNA's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Yeah, I wasn't sure about them.

  25. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in General Nursing

    NBB, I think you will do just