Leda

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  1. HELP!!!!! Math is KILLING me!

    Leda replied to Nurse2bMelanie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For problem #1 the formula is: Volume/Time X drop factor Can't help with the second problem, but I'm curious as to the formula to use. Good luck on your

  2. NCLEX Passing Standard

    Leda replied to RN_2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCSBN has several explanations about the NCLEX-RN passing standard, the use of logits to measure the passing standard, etc. Hope you find their explanations useful....

  3. Giving meds in clinicals

    Leda replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In the program I'm affiliated with pharmacology is integrated throughout all of the nursing courses. Students begin passing meds following receiving the theoretical information about safe...

  4. Pre-Nursing Students with ADD

    Leda replied to narcissistic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I too, am aware this forum is for men, however based on experience as a nursing educator I urge you that if suspect you have ADD/ADHD please get evaluated by the appropriate practitioner. I've...

  5. Clarks Rule Help!!!

    Leda replied to jennyga's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Clark's Rule: Wt of pt in lbs/150 lb X usual adult dose = "safe" pedi dose Your calculation of 61.6 mg is correct, using the lower end of the adult dose 1 gram (1,000 mg) However you listed the upper...

  6. :confused: What is this Good Moral Character compliance???

    Leda replied to jennlovee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Jennlovee: All applicants for initial licensure or licensure by endorsement in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, must submit the appropriate form attesting to their moral character. In your case,...

  7. MA license by endorsement

    Leda replied to jennlovee's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Jennlovee: To access the forms for licensure by endorsement in Massachusetts do the following: 1. Log onto the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing's website. 2. Click on licensing. 3....

  8. How do you work thru practice questions from HELL!

    Leda replied to NCINDASUN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX questions can be frustrating, however they are written to assess the ability of the candidate to apply safe and effective nursing care. In order to do this, the candidate (test-taker) has to...

  9. how to pass hesi on first try?

    Leda replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    Since the HESI is used to assess your overall nursing knowledge, as well as your readiness for NCLEX you may be wise to use the same approach/program used by those studying for the NCLEX. I would...

  10. Please Help:Dosage calculations/Clark's rule

    Leda replied to Bala Shark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your answer is correct. The formula for Clark's Rule is: Weight of the child in pounds/150 ("normal" adult weight) X the usual adult dose = the "safe pediatric dose". So, when you plug in your...

  11. When do I register to take the NCLEX?

    Leda replied to maledi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is typical of Massachusetts nursing programs for students to be guided through the process of registering for the NCLEX during the last semester (last weeks) of the nursing program. Most nursing...

  12. Tricks for remembering student names?

    Leda replied to sb23's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I feel your pain as I am terrible with names. I can recall minute details about the individuals I've taught (including their family members) some years after having them as students, but not their...

  13. Need Advice

    Leda replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I find the cost of living in Massachusetts to be considerably less than in California. My point of reference for California costs is the Bay area but I'm guessing the costs there are similar to the...

  14. Would like to know

    Leda replied to icubear's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The first thing you need to do is to check with your state board of registration in nursing to determine the educational criteria for LPN/LVN educators. Typically a BSN is acceptable, but there may...

  15. Would this make a big difference?

    Leda replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You have presented an interesting question. As a long time nurse educator, as well as a maternal-child clinical specialist, and a women's health care nurse practitioiner I'll give you my thoughts...

  16. NCLEX pass rates for your school?

    Leda replied to Robin61970's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX pass rates for Massachusetts RN and PN programs (years 2000-2004) are posted on the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing website. Click on statistics in the nursing education...

  17. critical thinking skills/strategies

    Leda replied to RA4LIFE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RA4LIFE, Your Saunder's scores are great! You should know that NCLEX candidates typically score 20 or more percentage points lower on the Kaplan tests than on the textbook/CD NCLEX-reveiw questions...

  18. More Important?

    Leda replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I may be wrong, but my reading of the OP is, Which assesssment data is most significant in a patient about to receive an "antihypertensive medication?" In other words, which is a potential normal...

  19. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    Leda replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1Tulip: Thank you for saying out loud what many nurses think. Although I'm perhaps not a cynical as you when it comes to nursing theory, I am waiting for the day when a larger number of nurses...

  20. No calculations?

    Leda replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There have been multiple postings in this forum (and others) reporting passing NCLEX and not receiving either dosage calculations or alternative format questions. NCLEX is a CAT with thousands of...

  21. My instructor said I need to have more confidence in myself. I am trying but.....

    Leda replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    I would suggest that you make an appointment to discuss this situation with your clinical instructor, away from the clinical setting. In this forum you can have a nonconfrontational discussion with...

  22. I need help NOW figuring infant caloric needs!

    Leda replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The formula has 24 kcal/oz and there are 30 ml/oz. So you can start out by determining how many oz are in 180 ml ( divide 180 ml by 30). You will then have 6 oz per feeding. If the infant is...

  23. STDs presentation

    Leda replied to lccougar02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try investigating these websites for online STD training products. I received a pamphlet in the mail over the weekend containing these websites but haven't had the chance to check them out yet....

  24. About Consent Form

    Leda replied to lliu0082000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the above response. Remember NCLEX is a test to determine safe and effective nursing care, this means that you need to identify the most important, priority nursing response to deliver...

  25. How do you quit nursing?

    Leda replied to anonfornow's topic in General Nursing

    Typically you need to maintain an RN license by meeting the individual state BON requirements for continuing education, not active practice. Upon returning to practice after a lapse most employers...