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  1. Assessment for alcohol withdrawal

    mssjez replied to pinksapphire's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With this type of scenario, our instructors would say that you want to get as much info regarding the current topic (alcohol withdrawal) as you can before continuing on. Think about it this way... a...

  2. I don't know what I am doing wrong - not doing so well on tests.

    mssjez replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    There are iphone apps from lippincott that provide NCLEX style practice questions on any chapters you want. If you don't have an iphone, you are able to download it through itunes on your computer...

  3. test anxiety

    mssjez replied to greeneyedgal's topic in General Students

    Try this...if you can write on the test or use a scrap sheet of paper... write down what you know about each question. If it has to do with a particular disease or includes vitals signs, analyze the...

  4. Problems with constructive criticism

    mssjez replied to nursecandace737's topic in General Students

    I am a person who works very hard and when I put in that much effort, it's hard to hear what I need to improve on. But 50% of it is how the person presents it and the other 50% is that we're all...

  5. Drop rate

    mssjez replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First figure out how much the infusion is in ml per hour. This goes into the first part of the equation as ml over 60 minutes. amount of fluid (ml) drop _________________ X rate...

  6. help with nursing diagnosis with AEB

    mssjez replied to noel1972's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    nursing dx is from NANDA, r/t choices are listed with each dx in your NANDA book, aeb factors support your dx and are patient specific signs and symptoms. From there, you develop your patient goals...

  7. Help with a nursing diagnosis?

    mssjez replied to 2372Martin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that there is probably more s/s you can give in your aeb section to support your dx. What else is/was evident with the neonate?

  8. Is this an acceptable 3 part nursing diagnosis?

    mssjez replied to JS85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That seems fine to me. Maybe one of the nursing instructors here can give their input from a professor's

  9. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    mssjez replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    "Fear is an emotion, it is not a barrier to successful behavior. You can be completely scared out of your wits and function totally

  10. Help with Skin Assessment

    mssjez replied to studentnurse0987's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Now I haven't started clinical yet (next week!) but I would think that you need to at least look at bony prominences to make sure the patient isn't experiencing any skin break down, especially for...

  11. Need help with first nursing care plan - (pain)

    mssjez replied to firefly101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am also in my first semester and we have begun going over Nursing Care Plans. Some things that make sense to me and may help with this and future care plans are: clustering your data, use your...

  12. My vitals sign skill check off is on this Friday

    mssjez replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    This link has a video about BP sounds. I found it really helpful. Assess BP based on what your ears hear, not what you see the needle doing. Korotkoff Blood Pressure Sights and Sounds on

  13. Blood Pressure Measurement.

    mssjez replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    My nursing program has programmable arms and mannequins to practice BP on (this is also what we get validated on). Does your school have these to work with. You could also talk to the professors to...

  14. Calendar for Fall 2012 Nursing Students

    mssjez posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! I really like to write out my semester on calendars, one page per month, to be able to view the semester's assignments and tests as a whole. And see the visual progression of the semester as I...

  15. Accepted into accelerated BSN!

    mssjez replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    Congrats and good

  16. How do you organize your nursing school work?

    mssjez replied to EMT89's topic in General Students

    I've used the binder method with all of the powerpoints the classes use now. I used to use a subject notebook, but with so many teachers using powerpoints, its easier just to print them up, 3hole...

  17. Calendar for Fall 2012 Nursing Students

    mssjez replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    bumping in case anyone else can use these

  18. what supplies should i get for starting my nursing program?

    mssjez replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    It helps if I post the thread lol

  19. what supplies should i get for starting my nursing program?

    mssjez replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    Here is a thread on this. Page 76 has a list that sums up everything people have said. Its a good combination of what many people have needed for their programs. Keep in mind that you may or may...

  20. Studying

    mssjez replied to ErikaMarie's topic in General Students

    Everyone's giving really great advice! I'm beginning this fall and at orientation, our courseleader gave some fantastic info. I suggest asking your instructors as well, because they'll know the best...

  21. Anyone ever felt this way starting out ..

    mssjez replied to kay0324's topic in General Students

    I'm starting in the fall and am 25. I'm in the same boat. I am also super stressed out and worried about if I can handle it. On top of that I'm also depressed because this is a second career, there...

  22. Shoes ....

    mssjez replied to angeltech's topic in General Students

    My program requires all white, all leather, and no clogs. I got these... they have good arch support and are non-slip New Balance WW512 White - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH WaysI also decided these...

  23. Does it really help to have a bachelor's degree?

    mssjez replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    The counselor at my ADN program said the same thing. He said that jobs are competitive because schools are spitting out many students each semester. BSN students are favored because the extra...

  24. Question about fair travel pay rates

    mssjez replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

    That is very low. There is some range of salary within CT based on the area where you're working. However most nurses start out at $23-$28 per hour. This being a travel assignment, you should get a...

  25. A&P

    mssjez replied to Texasharp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought that A&P 1 was an easier course to take with other classes than A&P 2. Mostly memorization like previously mentioned. I took it with Sociology while working two jobs and I did well...