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  1. What was/are the 3 things that got/get you through nursing school?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to crushlush's topic in General Students

    Coffee, Coockies, Exceptional Time

  2. Insulin Therapy

    suppaduppaCNA posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I don't get what is the exact time when to check on your patient after administering insulin. I understand that you should check during the peak time, however peak time is a range not an exact...

  3. Insulin Therapy

    suppaduppaCNA replied to suppaduppaCNA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the reply Yes! @SubSippi, a better formulated question would be to ask when is the patient at greater risk for hypoglycemia and the perfect answer for that question would be "4-10hr"...

  4. Nursing Diagnosis..Please help!!

    suppaduppaCNA replied to Mamagoofy28's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is best to assess your patient's comfort level if you are going with a Dx of

  5. ABG interpretation

    suppaduppaCNA replied to Nursing2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This patient has respiratory alkalosis to begin with..the pH should be above 7.45 or Bicarb beliw 22 because the body strive for homeostasis. Low CO2 means less carbonic acid pxn. if hypocapnia last...

  6. ABG interpretation

    suppaduppaCNA replied to Nursing2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Correction: PaCO2 30 is not within normal range...This patient is hypocapneic to begin with. HCO3- level should be below 22 but if patient stays hypocapneic for long enough bicarb secretion increase...

  7. ABG interpretation

    suppaduppaCNA replied to Nursing2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pH 7.45 is within normal range although on the edge to alkaline PaCO2 also within normal range O2 sat is within normal range as well HCO3- is high. Looks like Metabolic alkalosis not

  8. Pupil reaction in a legally blind patient

    suppaduppaCNA replied to twodogsexpress's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you kow what Legally Blind means

  9. I'm in panic mode! Just got accepted into my school's ADN program!

    suppaduppaCNA replied to angelfocusbroken's topic in General Students

    Hi angelfocusbroken, Nursing school is very hard... It's nothing like you are used to. I have been where you are presently and I know what you are feeling. Your fear and anxiety are legitimate,...

  10. ADN to BSN or MSN

    suppaduppaCNA replied to KristiLamarque's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, I am not a RN yet. I'm just a fellow student. I don't think anybody here can tell you what your next step is. That is for you to decide... no one can tell you what to do! You may want to...

  11. Anyone knows what G2POA2 means??

    suppaduppaCNA posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Jennie is a nineteen-year-old female who presents to the family planning clinic requesting to be put on oral contraceptives. She was treated for pelvic inflammatory disease approximately six months...

  12. Ethical Debate.....please help : (

    suppaduppaCNA replied to bloves5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I do not see an ethical dilemma here either. It's all about critical

  13. Anyone knows what G2POA2 means??

    suppaduppaCNA replied to suppaduppaCNA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I could have never guessed that one!...Thank

  14. New Nursing Student-- IV calculation questions?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to SaltyhairSandyfeet's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is what I got: 1. The total time of infusion 2.5 hrs= (60min*2)+30min= 150min 2. The total amount of drops patient received 50gtts/min for 150min= 7500 gtts 3. The amount of mL infused by...

  15. DKA and potassium

    suppaduppaCNA replied to April2152's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pH and K+ are inversely correlated. In DKA pH level drops therefore K+ level increases in ECF. Hyperkalemia will occur first. Then when the patient gets treated, the insulin drives back the K+ into...

  16. Inorganic Chem Help!!

    suppaduppaCNA replied to mjo07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Practice, Practice, Practice!!!! The more you practice problems the more you understand what you are doing. This is why "Practice makes Perfect"

  17. NCLEX: Interventions for Late Decelerations

    suppaduppaCNA replied to lookup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Discontinue IV first because baby at greater risk for uteroplacental insufficiency if uterine contraction continue. (Source:ATI). Now If I have an issue like yours I will ask the instructor what's...

  18. CSULA Fall 2013 Basic BSN hopeful

    suppaduppaCNA replied to AnxiousAntsy's topic in California Nursing

    I called the office today: The Letters will be sent out next week...The wait will be over pretty soon guyz:) hang in

  19. No rapid response for a DNR?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    From the facts, I think the Nurse did the right thing. The patient sign-in for "do not RESUSCITATE me", not for "Watch me DIE" otherwise I am pretty sure that she will not be receiving care at your...

  20. Hello any former LATTC RN Students

    suppaduppaCNA replied to Kandy83's topic in California Nursing

    Hmmmmm so many questions left un-answered about this particular nursing program...I was thinking maybe their new grads are busy looking for a job or getting into another

  21. RN to CRNA - which road?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for your input missnurse. May I ask you why do you prefer the brick and mortar

  22. RN to CRNA - which road?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually, It's a kind of internship program for pre-med students at a University Hospital. The goal is to help out the staff which in return answer your questions and let you watch the procedures. You...

  23. RN to CRNA - which road?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Awesome! Thank

  24. I apologize..

    suppaduppaCNA replied to letsbefriends's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You survived...What doesn't kill you makes you stronger..You can only be a better Nurse after such experience. :up: Hugs!

  25. RN to CRNA - which road?

    suppaduppaCNA replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I started volunteering in an ICU a few months ago and I am looking forward to get a job as a Care Partner/Nurse Tech in an ICU while in Nursing School so that I can increase my chances to land a job...