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  1. applied for CNA job...and now a credit check?

    twinbee25 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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,...

  2. Concept Maps?

    twinbee25 replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Students

    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...

  3. tips studying med surg?

    twinbee25 replied to newguard's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  4. applied for CNA job...and now a credit check?

    twinbee25 replied to twinbee25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  5. ABGs and ME NEED HELP

    twinbee25 replied to keishapound's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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

  6. 5 month old NG tube.

    twinbee25 replied to Ronold's topic in Pediatric

    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...

  7. Therapeutic Communication

    twinbee25 replied to HididiScribbler's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  8. Careplan Assessment Help

    twinbee25 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. So much info, So LITTLE Time!!!

    twinbee25 replied to Osborne55's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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...

  10. IM Blood Return

    twinbee25 replied to Boston1's topic in Pain Management

    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...

  11. How long does it take you

    twinbee25 replied to blee1's topic in General Students

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

  12. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    twinbee25 replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  13. problems with nurses at my clinical site

    twinbee25 replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Students

    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...

  14. Discouraged, opinions please

    twinbee25 replied to Nursein2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    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...

  15. My last semester. VERY much burned out.

    twinbee25 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    ...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...

  16. Alternative Student Loans

    twinbee25 replied to tonicareer's topic in General Nursing

    ...just curious...why is it you cannot get a student loan? I thought anyone could, even if they cant get a pell grant.... but in answer to your question, sorry, I dont know what alternative loans...

  17. Freeloading Classmates....GRRR!

    twinbee25 replied to hangnon's topic in General Students

    If/when that "next time" comes around, give her the silent treatment! ... if you dont like her freeloading off of you. true friendship wouldnt do that... it would be give and take...both ways. good...

  18. Please hear me out. Anyone! No one seems to give a rip.

    twinbee25 replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Life happens...stuff happens... You felt she was a friend in the beginning, then she "stiffed" you. Now she is trying to be a friend again and apologized, which you feel was sincere...my advice would...

  19. Urinary Sepsis/Nanda Dx? ....Help!

    twinbee25 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am working on a concept map for homework on a pt who has a primary dx of urinary sepsis and seizures, with other dx of a foot wound (decubitis stage 3/4), and constipation. She has a hx of...

  20. Urinary Sepsis/Nanda Dx? ....Help!

    twinbee25 replied to twinbee25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have the Ackley book of nursing dx. Urinary sepsis is more than a UTI...it is sepsis of the whole urinary system...at least from what I can see by researching online. I was up till 1:30am trying to...

  21. Catheterization? Do you remember your 1st time?

    twinbee25 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I just got back from lab, and we learned about how to do a catheter for both male and female. Even practiced a straight cath on some dummy mannequins, as a foley cath wouldnt work on them...but...

  22. Single in nursing school

    twinbee25 replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Students

    Ditto!!! Couldnt have said it better! :chuckle :chuckle Stay single while you can and enjoy it!! Free advice from a single mom fulltime nursing student!

  23. Prayers and positivity

    twinbee25 replied to MelRN80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Melissa, Good luck to you!!! You know the stuff, so be sure to get a good nights rest before the exam. Remember to take a deep breath when you feel anxious. You are in our prayers!!! You will...

  24. Catheterization? Do you remember your 1st time?

    twinbee25 replied to twinbee25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you all for sharing your stories and advice!!! :) One thing I also wondered about is if you should take an extra cath w/you or not, but it makes sense to me now that you should for just incase...

  25. Some Excellent Home Remedies That Work

    twinbee25 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: hilarious!!! thanks for a great