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  1. i need a nursing dx for non-compliance

    acedit replied to jbeazer703's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    GrnTea, you're such an awesome teacher. I have an awesome care plan book but now I see that I did myself a disservice by not getting the

  2. surviving nursing shcool

    acedit replied to ssbabygirl09's topic in General Students

    A paradigm shift in thought process, which leads to development of critical thinking. Once you begin to learn/study/experience through critical thinking eyes, nursing school becomes much

  3. Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

    acedit replied to VickyRN's topic in Oncology

    I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself...

  4. Managing Fungating (Malignant) Wounds

    acedit replied to VickyRN's topic in Oncology

    I am preparing my clinical paperwork for Tuesday. My pt has a malignant neoplasm of breast with fungating wound. I am grateful that you've shared your experiences so that I can better prepare myself...

  5. This may be a silly question..

    acedit replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Glad to have found this thread. Do any of you seasoned nurses have anything to add about whether or not you use an otoscope in your

  6. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    acedit replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    After I walked out of my A&P2 class today, I passed several 1st semester nursing students who were stressing over their upcoming pharmacology exam. Some were crying. Some were cussing. Some...

  7. free water

    acedit replied to SimonTan's topic in General Students

  8. Any spring 2014 applicants?

    acedit replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A community college in Alabama. Can't wait to get

  9. Any spring 2014 applicants?

    acedit replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I received my acceptance letter and paperwork yesterday! Whew! Now I have to get my immunizations (which my kids think is funny) and CPR. Orientation is 12/17. So

  10. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last month, I began volunteering at a nursing home. I work 1:1 with residents who have been "forgotten about" or who do not receive much special time with others. One lady, in particular, suffers...

  11. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of the residents with whom I am paired haven't had visits from family members in years. I realize that every situation, like every person is unique. I also realize that everyone deals with...

  12. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! The manicure idea is definitely something I can do, and hand massage. That decade as a licensed massage therapist will pay off! I'm not sure about favorite foods, but I can certainly ask!...

  13. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will be going back to visit my new friends later this week. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank

  14. Where/Who do you turn to for advice when buying scrubs?

    acedit replied to Mar1234's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the unique options on Etsy. However, most of the scrub tops there are made for generally smaller body types. I'm pretty tall and have a hard time finding tops with a long enough

  15. Gerontology vs. Geriatrics

    acedit replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in General Students

    I love my friends that I've met in the nursing home! Still pre-nursing, I hope to begin the nursing program in January! I am waiting for my acceptance letter. Last month, I began volunteering with...

  16. Sometimes Honestly Isn't the Best Policy

    acedit replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    Everyone I came into contact with yesterday was having a typical Monday. My confrontation was last week. And although I feel like there will be another one today, I really hope not. Hope the rest of...

  17. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good evening! I am working on a project about hemolytic transfusion reactions. I have been unsuccessful thus far in finding someone who has first-hand experience with this type of reaction. If you...

  18. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you all so much for this information! You've been a great

  19. Interesting or Different Anatomy:What have you encountered?

    acedit replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    My husband had a Stevens-Johnson reaction to his chemo too. He didn't have the same systemic reaction an your patient, but his throat swelled so tightly the dr could only get a small tube in to help...

  20. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, Esme, I'm sorry that your uncle had such a severe reaction. Does the development of harboring antibodies compare at all to Rh+/Rh- incompatibility? I have read about Rh- blood developing...

  21. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, my stars, GrnTea! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. It didn't occur to me that the signs could be difficult to notice if the patient is unable to complain. So, how else would the...

  22. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes. I am hoping to hear from a nurse who has personally been in the the room with a patient who, during a blood transfusion, experienced a hemolytic transfusion reaction. I would like to "hear" a...

  23. Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction - personal experience

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am attempting to get more data for my project. In researching the topic, I have found that these reactions are rare because of the measures in place to ensure blood compatibility. In the event we...

  24. Bioterrorism/Microbiology

    acedit posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have any of your professors explained HIV, syphilis, and/or H1N1 as bioterrorism from our government to kill off the homosexual, black, and Mexican populations? If so, would you please tell me how you...

  25. Bioterrorism/Microbiology

    acedit replied to acedit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students