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maolin

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  1. Word Processor

    maolin replied to tookewlandy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OpenOffice

  2. Student Nurse & Hospitals

    maolin replied to kathy0127's topic in General Nursing

    Will you have one preceptor or several? Do preceptors volunteer or no? What kind of experience do the preceptors have - on the unit, special training on being a preceptor? Is continuing education,...

  3. Help! Advice on kid swallowing a pill...

    maolin replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I learned to swallow pills! At the age of 17 :imbar I got tired of chewing up medications :barf01: , that one day I sat down with a bag of M&M's determined to learn how to swallow a...

  4. LVN Scope of Practice in Texas

    maolin replied to Transplant-BSNTx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does this have what you're looking for? Search "LVN scope" on the BNE site.

  5. Careplan question....

    maolin replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I'd think it likely means Nausea/Diarrhea. Without having additional info like what kind of unit or pt hx, it's hard to say for certain. But I'd be willing to risk a $1 that it's

  6. Help, what is a nursing diagnosis for tranfusion

    maolin replied to ginarnia's topic in General Nursing

    That's the dx we've always used when making a care plan for transfusion pts - it is valid b/c it can refer to gas exchange in the lungs (dropping off CO2 and picking up O2) or the exchange of CO2 and...

  7. Help, what is a nursing diagnosis for tranfusion

    maolin replied to ginarnia's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses don't make medical dx (diseases). Nrsg dx are fancy ways to identify and address priority problems (caused by the diseases). For more info:

  8. Help, what is a nursing diagnosis for tranfusion

    maolin replied to ginarnia's topic in General Nursing

    Impaired gas exchange r/t decreased oxygen carrying capacity s/t anemia AEB H&H of ____, RR rate of _____, HR of ______, SpO2 _____, ABG's, transfusion of # units WB, PRBC,

  9. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    maolin replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    I could not imagine getting Lovenox in my arms (or thighs)! My personal experience with Lovenox when I had my DVT was awful. I was getting 60mg SQ bid. The med is extremely irritating to the tissues -...

  10. The Introverted Folks

    maolin replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, beta blockers are rx. You'd need to talk to your doctor about the appropriateness of using beta blockers to treat your performance anxiety. Because BB are cardiac drugs, there is the potential...

  11. Interview attire

    maolin replied to mariesmist's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh - and welcome to

  12. Interview attire

    maolin replied to mariesmist's topic in Nursing Career

    I know it happens all the time in this day and age of nursing shortages and many many nurses have landed jobs after doing a walk-in interview wearing scrubs, but if your a new grad, it's pretty tacky...

  13. Any ACC students out there?

    maolin replied to rockermom's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's more challenging to get A's - one reason is because the grading scale is different - an A is 91-100. An avg of 90.4 is a B. But it is possible - you're looking at living

  14. Any ACC students out there?

    maolin replied to rockermom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hahah - my best advice is stay focused and keep your eye on the prize! It's hard, but totally possible to make it through to Pinning. Like you've read all over this forum - NS is a totally different...

  15. Any ACC students out there?

    maolin replied to rockermom's topic in Texas Nursing

    8 more weeks to go for

  16. Dream Job Offer!

    maolin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got the call and received an offer for my first choice! I'm gonna be an ICU nurse!! :w00t: The 5 Rights of GN employment: Right Hospital Right Department Right Team Right Orientation Right Pay...

  17. Arizona, California, Texas?

    maolin replied to MSUnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I vote for Austin!! We'd love to have you! Cost of living is higher than other Tx cities, but not as high as Cali - manageable on RN pay. Lots of stuff to do - especially for singles (but family...

  18. Dream Job Offer!

    maolin replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll let you know all the details as soon as it's all nailed down and officially official - don't want to jinx it Good luck to you as you near the finish line - it really will fly by! Just...

  19. Dream Job Offer!

    maolin replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    Yeppers - that's my baby girl! I'm pretty fond of Aussies too, but I prefer the

  20. Just a question from a student

    maolin replied to tes85's topic in General Nursing

    Was the movie Wit? This movie should be a must see for every nursing student on the planet. Just talked about this on another thread as a matter of fact. It is totally ok to express your sorrow when a...

  21. infants apical pulse

    maolin replied to onduty23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had this problem last semester when in my OB/pedi rotation. Newborn nursery was my first rotation. I didn't realize that it would be so hard to take VS on a healthy patient! It wasn't until my pedi...

  22. New GN in search of Interview help

    maolin replied to Julie4804's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Ron Fry's 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions. I found it incredibly helpful in preparing for my GN interviews....

  23. Where can I find Priorty practice questions?

    maolin replied to staciebeth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oopsie! Sorry, here's the link for the Priority book. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0323044077/qid=1139869619/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-2513326-3724139?s=books&v=glance&n=283155 The other...

  24. Where can I find Priorty practice questions?

    maolin replied to staciebeth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This one just came out in December. It's awesome. Had several friends get it and all PASSED NCLEX last month. I graduate in May and been using it to study this semester - very helpful! Prioritization,...

  25. How would you answer this question?!

    maolin replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    This question is deceptive - they are actually asking for your sales pitch on what you will give to this position. This is your opportunity to sell yourself for the job - highlight your special traits...