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I am surprised they didnt give you an visuals or samples. We have had to do concept maps all through nursing school. Our school at least gave us forms to follow. This last semester they added an addendum for us to do. Though hard at first, we finally got it down. I am sharing a concept map from my 3rd semester, and also a concept map with accompaning addendum from this past semester. hope this helps! p.s. I blacked out any possible identifying facts. Concept map V.F1.doc C.G. concept map1.doc C.G. addendum1.doc

Hi, what has worked for me is first memorizing certain facts (labs values, certain meds ex: digoxin, lasix, etc) then what I do b/c I am the type that has to write things out to learn/remember is I start with a blank sheet of paper and "build a patient". At the top of the paper I write first the "title" (the name of the disease or diagnosis). Then I start with patho, followed by signs/symptoms, followed by assessments, nursing interventions, and include other pertinent details such as diagnostics that would be expected, labs to watch for etc. I box each section, sometimes making squiggly lines instead of straight lined boxes. Also I use different ink color for certain items, such as the interventions or meds expected. Give it a try and find what works best for you. If I include the main/important things on my "build a patient", then all I have is one sheet of paper to review over when studying. good luck!

To clarify....it is credit card debt that has ruined my credit. I had to max out a card to get a new engine for my car (only way I had to pay for it), and then could not afford to keep up even minimum payments...this happened about 2yrs ago. and it is the same with about 4 credit cards...however I have kept one credit card good. also she had said that after the background check came back, she would call me back and discuss a start date. so... wait and see. hoping I hear something by friday. thanks for all your replies. :)

Hi, I am about to finish my 2nd semester of the ADN program here in Texas. I have applied for a summer CNA position. The lady just called me and asked if I was still interested in the position, and I said definitely! She then tells me they will start the background check and that takes about 48hrs. I am not worried about a criminal background check...but they will do a credit check also. I had fair credit before going back to school, but since school, my credit has gone south b/c of strained finances that go along with being a single mom/fulltime student. I really need this summer job!!! Can a hospital not hire you b/c of bad credit? Any advice/encouragement is greatly appreciated!!! I am unable to sleep due to various stress factors in my life right now....and now I have to wait 48hrs before I know if I get the job or not!!??!! anyone else been in this situation before? if so, how did it turn out? thanks!

this site really helped me understand it well. also provides some practice links. Just scroll down the frame and click on "ABGs". http://realnurseed.com/

hi, sorry I dont know the answer to your question, (I'm a nursing student), but from what little I know I am thinking it may be listed in the MAR or a procedure handbook. I am sure someone more in-the-know will be able to answer soon. :)

Hi, I once thought the same also. When I took the communication class (prereq), I couldnt see the point of it and thought "noone talks like this!" You will (mostly) see the point of it once you have your psych rotation, and also it is tested on throughout the nursing program. So be sure to learn it now, will make it easier later on. ...and as I have found out, people do talk like that. :)

nursing student here who also gets it out of order sometimes, but going to give it a try! :) 1. Pain (we have always been told pain is a priority) 2. Impaired physical mobility 3. Diarrhea (tough choice to me as to #2 and #3, but I am thinking that impaired physical mobility can lead to pressure ulcers, while diarrhea can be medicated ?) 4. Anxiety hope this helps and that you get it in time! :) any other opinions?

hi, you have done your prereqs, you have been accepted!! Congrats!! :) believe it or not, you are ready! I had no prior medical experience whatsoever either when I decided on nursing, so I can relate (as I am sure so many others can also) to how you feel. Just relax and remember to breathe! :) It is overwhelming, especially in the beginning, but take one day at a time, and be organized. Oh and be organized! LOL (did I say that already?) You will do fine. I have 6wks left in my 2nd semester (ADN), and it has amazed me how far I have come already...and I can see that light at the end! :) Good Luck!

hi, we have been taught, (and its also in textbooks today), is when you get blood during aspiration for an IM injection, you are to throw that away, and start all over with new needle, syringe, and medication. I am currently in an ADN program and we have just learned about IM injections. I am guessing that this is a different technique than what was taught in nursing in the past, and my guess is that it is based on evidence-based research...could also have to do with cutting down on med errors. I have yet to give an injection, but if I do draw up blood when I aspirate during an IM injection, I will start completely over with new needle, syringe and med. :)

instead of careplans, we do concept mapping...and it takes me on average 3 hrs

somethin is very wrong here! Not once, (through several postings) have you shown any regret over the compromise of your patients health status... you are soley only worried about YOU, and any consequences you may reap for your actions should it get out in the open!!! The following note to your employer simply stinks!!! speak??? or slide this note under his door??? on time??? since when does the medical staff worry about time over the patients care??? the reason it didnt seem like a big deal to you at the time IS because your patients are not your priority...and IS why you need to get out of this profession! displacing??? the reason the other nurses didnt ask you if you needed help w/your pts is probably because they were busy themselves getting all the vitals! sorry, this really stinks!!! obvious to me it has affected your work in the worst ultimate way! and the comment about the car accident, and boyfriend problems... again....displacing??? you are shifting the blame where it doesnt belong! bottom line here is you were obviously worried about a coworker and how they think of your work performance...well geez... wonder what they think now? you have slipped yourself into a very bad "easy-way-out" for yourself whenever you are over-stressed. You say it was 'killing you' to keep it to yourself... I DO NOT believe that since now you have posted you are just going to "think things over the weekend" ...nor can I believe that it wouldnt happen again... life gets stressful...you are in a rush to get pts movin and bam... you simply write a number in the blank! You have NOT taken responsibility for "this situation" as you call it. situation??? don't you mean problem??? I am not sorry for being so harsh! If you had any regret for the possible outcomes of your patients, and were totally honest with yourself...you would confess to your employer what you have done and seek help/counseling on how to deal with stress when it arises! Taking the weekend to think it over is very wrong in my opinion!!! The only thing that would most likely accomplish is you beginning to rationalize your actions...which you have already done by displacing blame on lifes stress! You need help and need to find a new career...one that would not place peoples lives in danger!!!

In the future, I would either simply just follow the nurse w/o asking...until she says not to follow her. ...or if you find yourself not having much to do since you have only one pt, go pull the chart and read everything about the pt, also why your pt is taking the meds s/he is given, ...also so many times nurses (due to being so busy) overlook personal grooming needs, offer it (hair combing, oral hygiene, offer a simple manicure but be careful if they are diabetic not to cut nails, and etc) read the nurses notes to learn how they document (that will come in handy when its time for you to learn). ...sounds like you are in the early clinical stage, and if I knew then what I know now, I would have taken my own advice...try to learn early about other things by reading charts/notes. also getting in the habit of offering pt personal care so it will be a habit when you are busier in your clinicals. Good luck to you!!! :)

Dont let a bad grade get you down...well for too long that is! I had a similar experience just recently...2nd semester ADN student and had 2 days in postpartum last week...had our exam the day after (50 questions all multiple choice on a computer), and it was hard! I made a D and was floored!!! I averaged a B last semester in theory, and an A in clinical. And on top of that, I had decided I like postpartum!!! I havent "chosen" a specialty area yet as I havent been sure and still waiting to experience other rotations, but compared to med-surg... I really did like PP. ...then to get a D in the subject, made me wonder if I would do good there or not. After several cries ... I have decided not to let it get me down, and to still keep my options open as far as specialty areas go, but I will remember I did enjoy PP! (btw...every exam, there are always a few A's floating around, and this exam covering L/D, PP, no one made an A!!!) ...was a very hard test!! ...now studing F&E!!! and being introduced to acid-base balance!! eeiik! LOL good luck in whatever you decide to do!

...can relate to that! LOL and at my age....I dont have the luxury of thoughts that I could start over!!! :chuckle ...also have my 11yr old son to think of......and I am only in my 2nd semester....with one yr to go!!! :rotfl: so what motivates you? That is what you need to put right smack in front of your face...tape it to your mirror to look at each morning...stick it in your notes...on your sunvisor in your car...make it so you are reminded everytime you turn around! Good Luck!!! ....and when I am in my last semester....you can turn around and say the same thing to me!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: