sarahmac09

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1. Nursing's Transition: Creating Inclusive Healthcare Settings for Transgendered Patients

   sarahmac09 replied to Jessica Quigley's topic in General Nursing

   I am so happy to see this article on AN! Wonderfully written and highly informative, OP! Pronouns and names are a huge issue for those struggling with gender identity. Getting these right is the...

2. Does anyone enjoy Nursing School?

   sarahmac09 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

   I think a lot of the posts seem negative because this is our place to vent! lol. I personally have a serious love-hate relationship with nursing school. If you enjoy the adrenaline rush of having a...

3. Care Plans

   sarahmac09 posted a topic in General Students

   I really enjoy creating and writing out care plans. Am I insane? I get excited about the interventions and rationales that go right along with patient care goals and I don't even mind spending hours...

4. Care plan question

   sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   @lvnlrn honestly I'm not sure. I figured his O2 saturation would be well below 98% and/or he would be on oxygen but alas that was not the

5. Care plan question

   sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I was just answering your question... I wasn't trying to insult your intelligence (sorry if it came across that way)! According to my care plan book, Ineffective airway clearance can manifest in...

6. Care plan question

   sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   He is end-stage COPD which is why the palliative care order was ordered. I'm not sure if it was comfort care, but the case study says that he is "tearful" and "voices a fear of dying" which is why I...

7. Care plan question

   sarahmac09 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm currently working on my second care plan for a case study before we start going to LTC facilities next week. This is my assessment info: Objective: 1. T 97.7 oral, P 86, RR 21, O2 sat 98% on room...

8. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

   sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   thank you so

9. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

   sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Yes! For some reason I wasn't understanding the concept of a syndrome diagnosis but having it written out/explained more in depth helps. Thank

10. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, for example (I'm using the one in my book), if a patient is immobile due to a medically diagnosed issue, the Syndrome Diagnosis "Risk for Disuse Syndrome" is just the guidelines of things to keep...

11. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    sarahmac09 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm studying for my first exam and I'm a bit confused about the differences between a Syndrome Diagnosis and other diagnoses. If a patient is given a syndrome diagnosis (such as Risk for Disuse...

12. Nclex prep-only read the correct answer?

    sarahmac09 replied to lifewithkids's topic in General Students

    I feel like it's more beneficial to go through and learn WHY those other answers were incorrect. If you can't understand the rationales behind correct/incorrect answers you aren't really doing...

13. Managing your time...?

    sarahmac09 replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    I just started my upper-level nursing courses, but I think something that will work wonders is to STAY AHEAD of schedule! Never allow yourself to fall behind on reading and assignments. Create...

14. Can an introvert succeed as a nurse?

    sarahmac09 replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    You can definitely be a nurse! I think a lot of the time introverts have an advantage in that we tend to be more empathetic and aware of others' moods and needs (even if they can't vocalize

15. How much do you owe in student loans?

    sarahmac09 replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I will owe over 200,000 by the time I graduate. I've been out-of-state at both of the major universities I have attended, including the university where I'm working towards my degree currently. I used...