Carpediem1012 BSN, RN

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    3M Littman Classic III

    The cardioIII is worth it. You are there to learn. Why not use the best
  2. So what would you do, big al? and you might want to check your spelling when you are being
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    Stressed

    I think we get caught up in the academic side of things. When you are doing something like ambulating a pt, just remember; this a person. They are sick and possibly scared. Talk to them. Support them...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Esme, I'm very sorry you are not well. I hope for a speedy recovery for you, and also for you to know that there are so many people that you have never met, yet whose loves you have touched immensely,...
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    I only held his hand

    You are going to be a great nurse
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    Suicide by antibotics ?

    Many antibiotics are available from feed stores for livestock and....fish. It's why we are seeing such high numbers of antibiotic
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    Social Anxiety is likely hurting my evaluations

    Empathy is a must in nursing, I believe; being able to put yourself in another's place. It then becomes easy to care for your patient and communicate therapeutically. You say you want to care for...
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    Name a disease/cond. for my research paper

    I would disagree on diabetes being simple. Common, yes. But I think it's pretty medically
  9. Try looking at "Readiness for Enhanced Knowledge" in NANDA. That's the only hint I'm giving
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    I think I'm gonna be sick.....

    There is definitely something to be said for just being "alright" sometimes. I think perfectionism can be just as dangerous as lack of caring sometimes. It causes you to second guess yourself too much...
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    COPD nursing diagnosis

    Great post! I'm enjoying reading it. Thanks
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    CRNE questions confusion

    Our policy is no more than one ml in the vastus lateralis for
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    dictionary

    I use Tabers and like
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    Care Plan question

    Think how the heart affects oxygenation. Does that
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    Care plan help, please?

    Think about her
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    Primary nursing dx!

    Blargh. This could have been a useful
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    References and Professional Etiquette

    Great post! Maybe I should ask this in a separate post, but the question of "what are your weaknesses?" is one I think I would have difficulty answering- not that I don't have them, but yikes! What do...
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    Need Advice on Clinical Instructor

    I don't know your situation, but FWIW, maybe this is actually a positive. I find all my clinical instructors spend less time with me than some other students. They ask me how it's going and expect me...
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    Have you ever convinced yourself...?

    Lol!!! That's awesome. Hee
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    Failing. Help!!!

    It sounds like you are passively studying. Reading ppts and books are necessary- for prep. Now you need to practice it! That may mean doing an assessment 10 times on a teddy bear.(You'll get really...
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    Blood pressure cuff?

    Look for one with a warranty. They tend to konk out pretty
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    Help! Someone to help with interview questions for a class.

    As everyone here is going to tell you- you need to find a real person to do this with. Good
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    Wellness Care Plan - What does this guy want from me?

    Then why come here? I don't think this is a person who is being disrespectful. I think this is a person trying to do their best, and is asking for advice for those who have walked this road. As for...
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    What do people think about 'older' students?

    Without trying to sound rude, who
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    Care Planning

    Electronic Medical