RedHeaded2bNurse16

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  1. Maslow's Hierachy of Needs Question

    Are you doing a full care plan on her? Or is this a different kind of
  2. Care plan help please!

    M working on a care plan for my patients who presents with confusion, weakness stomach pain. She has cirrhosis. Sodium is critical at 107. She is on 3% saline. She is a non compliant alcoholic...
  3. Care plan help please!

    Anyone
  4. Really need help with electrolytes and fluids

    Thanks for this! I'm working on a care plan with a pt with hyponatremia, cirrhosis, etc. this helps a
  5. "Seasoned Nurses will eat their young"

    I'm a student currently and doing clinical on a MedSurg floor. I find that most nurses are willing to teach you as long as your not arrogant or lazy and are willing to work and know your place. By...
  6. How do clinicals work?

    I absolutely LOVE clinical! I'm on a Med-Surg floor and the time flies. I always want to get my hands on something new and challenging! I really love that everything starts to connect and looking...
  7. Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

    I agree with PSU-13. I'm a student and happen to be on top of my class. I would NEVER do that to one of my fellow students. First of all looking into pts that weren't yours is just wrong and...
  8. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Are the doctors put under this much scrutiny? I always find this dilemma in female dominated fields, it always comes down to our bodies. Of course we "should" be an example to our patients but we...
  9. I passed nclexpn!

    Congrats!!
  10. You want us to do what?!?

    It most certainly should be the other way around! I've never heard of that. Everyplace I worked, the doctors bought. We would chip in a small amount and get the doc a gift but not pay for the
  11. Questions about Nursing Care plans?

    Yes LPNs do care plans as
  12. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    Thank you! That's what I've been leaning towards but just wanted to
  13. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    Pt was admit for "trying to hurt myself" He is a paraplegic (20 years). He is also being treated for a dishenced wound that is mrsa positive. He was on a 1013 but the md released it. He has a plan...
  14. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    I'm sorry I should've been more clear. No the wound is not a result of his suicide attempt. More as one of the many reasons he is feeling
  15. Brachial Occlusion Pressure

    I was taught to do the same procedure but use the radial pulse and wait for it to disappear. Deflate add 20-30 mmhg to make sure you are above
  16. Pharmacology Final Grade

    I am tooting my own horn here, but I made a 92 in Pharm!! Woo-hoo! Fundamentals finall
  17. Pharmacology Final Grade

    Yay to everyone! Also found out I got A's in fundamentals & clinical!! Woo-hoo... Now on to Med-Surg! Tips for Pharm? We would come up with rhymes to remember drugs, class & implications....
  18. My First Care Plan - can you take a look?

    Thanks for all your pointers! I got a 100 on
  19. I am an LPN student and in Fundamentals. This is our first care plan and it is basic based on a resident in LTC. This is my first diagnosis with 1 short goal and 6 interventions. Looking for a...
  20. Commuting with nursing books

    I would even try a small to medium size suitcase. A lot of the girls in my class are using
  21. My First Care Plan - can you take a look?

    Thank you so much for your
  22. Foley Catheter Lubrication

    I've been taught meatus for males and dip in tray for
  23. Facebook: Should I Just Give in and Join?

    My class has a private fb page and we love it. We ask each other questions while preparing for tests etc. a couple girls just signed up for fb and just use it for the group. We also set up a google...
  24. Tympanic temperature of children with CHF and on digoxin

    Our book said tympanic was the closet to core and preferred on children due to rectal
  25. Lanier Tech LPN Summer 2013

    Is everyone ready for