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  1. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    Couch30 replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SALT LOSS - S/S of Hyponatremia S - Stupor/coma A - Anorexia, N&V L - Lethargy T - Tendon reflexes decreased L - Limp muscles (weakness) O - Orthostatic hypotension S - Seizures/headache S -...

  2. questions regarding medical diagnosis meanings

    Couch30 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi. I am in the first semester of nursing school. I have run into some things I don't know the meaning of when filling out my data base. What doe "nos" mean at the end of something, such as anemia...

  3. Anyone know about cochlear implants?

    Couch30 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi! I just thought I would let you know that my nephew is somewhat an exception to the rule. He lost his hearing at 6 months of age related to contracting spinal meningitis. He was actually the...

  4. Brachial and Popliteal Pulse

    Couch30 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi. I need help with finding the brachial and popliteal pulse. I am able to locate the pedal, carotid, temporal, radial, etc., but am finding it near impossible to find the brachial and popliteal....

  5. Help with Hygiene Scenario

    Couch30 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A client 75 years old, suffered a stroke 2 weeks ago resulting in paralysis of his left side. He states he doesn't want a bath, he can wash himself, and wants to be left alone. He is withdrawn and...

  6. Help with Hygiene Scenario

    Couch30 replied to Couch30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much for your advice, and clarifying that for me. I believe you are the same person that answered my last question. I can't thank you enough.

  7. Brachial and Popliteal Pulse

    Couch30 replied to Couch30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much. This is wonderful information. It turns out I can feel the brachial on others, but not on myself. Even my instructor could not find mine. This made me feel a great deal better....

  8. ACT Scores

    Couch30 replied to bethg5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took my ACT about 4 months ago after being out of high school for 11 years. I used The Princeton Review, Inside the ACT 2003 Deluxe cd. It covers every area of the ACT, has practice tests, and...

  9. Micro and Patho???

    Couch30 replied to Sleepy_Princess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't personally taken Micro and Patho in the same semester. I took Micro along with A & P II, and Patho with General Chem. They are both "challenging" classes. If you are determined and...

  10. Questions and Concerns about Nursing School Interview

    Couch30 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just had my first nursing school interview. I was well prepared and was very pleased with how I handled myself during the interview. My concerns and questions are regarding how the interviewer...

  11. Questions and Concerns about Nursing School Interview

    Couch30 replied to Couch30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I appreciate your opinion on the matter. She did have a lot of things on her desk and seemed to be looking at these items while we were talking. She probably was just having a rough day or was...

  12. What Have You Had to Disect

    Couch30 replied to cdietrich404's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also attended a CC for A&P I and II. We used sheep parts in every disection. A&P I was a sheep eye, which I found the hardest to do. Once I got past it looking at me to cut it open, it...