Summer Days

Summer Days

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  1. Work full time -school full time

    Summer Days replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    Like you, I maintained full time status in both school and work. Unfortunately, I don't remember as much getting any rest at all. I accepted the fact that exhaustion was part of my life. I had 10 week...

  2. I failed...med surg

    Summer Days replied to mariarose's topic in General Students

    Rise to the occasion, it's not the end of life. If nursing is what you want to do, then you must make changes where warranted. Strive to do better in those areas where your clinical instructor...

  3. Tips to survive

    Summer Days replied to nursingstudent2665's topic in General Students

    Most of the learning throughout the curriculum will be self-directed. There are copious amounts of information to be covered in a short amount of time. You will find that professors/instructors won't...

  4. PRN medication documentation

    Summer Days replied to kristimarieSC's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Taking the tylenol example from the above poster, here is an example: "PRN Tylenol 650 mg PO given at 0530 for a throbbing headache, pain level of 5/10. Will reassess intervention in 1 hour." Side...

  5. Help! Taking NCLEX for the 3rd time

    Summer Days replied to brittyroman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd suggest you practice a lot of priority, delegation & assignments, and safety questions. Know where your weaknesses are and devote more study time in those areas. Don't study long hours in one...

  6. Kaplan questions

    Summer Days replied to catmom713's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of their questions are passing level. Kaplan's select all that apply are even much harder than

  7. how to make NCP for Congestive heart failure

    Summer Days replied to cutiejane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Without assessments, you really cannot come up with nursing diagnoses. Checking pt's labs, I&Os, current medications, and doing a head to toe assessment are ways of gathering valuable information...

  8. please drag me back kicking and screaming...break is over.

    Summer Days replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    Hahaha I do not envy you but I feel you. The first day/week back to school is always the hardest. Stay strong and

  9. The pathophysiology of sepsis

    Summer Days replied to Gemlee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great. Vasodilation is the key word once the pathogens have triggered immune response. Remember the left side of the heart needs to overcome resistance in order to pump blood to the system. In sepsis,...

  10. How to pay for Nursing school: Student Nursing Scholarship + Financial Aid Links

    Summer Days replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Students

    From start to finish, I worked full time through nursing school. I used two very good credit cards to pay tuition. Chase Freedom allowed me to dictate how many months I'd like to pay the money back (I...

  11. Nursing care plan help

    Summer Days replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Unless I am getting it wrong, your priority nursing diagnoses should be in the areas of electrolyte imbalances, tissue perfusion, & infection. So of course pull your nursing diagnosis book and...

  12. The pathophysiology of sepsis

    Summer Days replied to Gemlee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would be helpful if you showcase where you are lost regarding sepsis pathophys, that way we can redirect you. So you go first, then we'll chip

  13. NCLEX Survey!

    Summer Days replied to aalayton88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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  14. California NCLEX ATT

    Summer Days replied to drewgaddis's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not quote me. I received my att 6 days before the 12th week waiting period expired. I am a December grad as well. Your 10-12 week waiting period begins the day your application was received (not to...

  15. Health assessment

    Summer Days replied to Nursestudentks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can look around quizlet; some students are very good at posting nclex style questions. You can start by clicking the link below. Search › practice test questions health assessment |

  16. Hurst or kaplan Review

    Summer Days replied to maemae19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied using Hurst videos for content and did their end of chapter questions. Then I focused on Kaplan's qbank and qtrainers. So I recommend

  17. New grad interviewing w/ Labor & Delivery

    Summer Days replied to rubyagnes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here is a link to a similar question I just answered, check it out. All the best in your interview.

  18. panel new grad interview

    Summer Days replied to rachelmacy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here are examples of questions asked time and again. I have encountered some of these in my recent interviews. In essence you are to give scenario type answers that will demonstrate the situation,...

  19. NclexRN-CA official result how?? help please!

    Summer Days replied to 1357's topic in General Students

    Create an account on breeze. After 48 hours post nclex exam, you will know you have passed if when you log in your license info is posted on the top right hand corner of the page. It'll say you are a...

  20. Restraints Time Frame Assessments

    Summer Days replied to ikonen's topic in General Students

    You are to assess the pt on restraints every 30 minutes; the assessment includes skin integrity and how the pt is tolerating it. You are to release the restraints every 2 hours for bathroom breaks,...

  21. Decreased cardiac output help!

    Summer Days replied to CallieBennett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can include instructing the pt to avoid activities that promote valsalva response such as bearing down or holding breath. Or instruct pt on activities that will promote

  22. Question about Medication

    Summer Days replied to FromtheGroundUp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I am correct, you are to interpret this order as prophylaxis for maintaining potassium at current levels or prevent it from dropping low. As others have suggested, check whether there are other...

  23. Dosage answer on nclex 0.1 or .1?

    Summer Days replied to cptforge.gil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If an answer involves a decimal point, please write it in full, 0.1, so as to decrease

  24. ICU pointers?

    Summer Days replied to aeris99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also check out pathophys for acute respiratory syndrome. You may also want to know nursing management for pt with chest tubes and intracranial

  25. Got a C on my first Nursing exam!!!!!

    Summer Days replied to nataluya85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go over the exam and find out where you went wrong. The sooner the better as you will be able to remember what your thoughts were for each question. I cannot tell you how many times I got questions...