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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 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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. Syndrome Diagnosis vs. Risk or Actual Diagnosis

    sarahmac09 replied to sarahmac09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank you so

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  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...

  16. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    sarahmac09 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    THANK YOU! I too have the "resting b**** face" and I get comments all the time. It's incredibly frustrating, especially when a male stranger, co-worker, acquaintance, etc. tells me to smile. This is...

  17. nervous about anatomy and physiology course

    sarahmac09 replied to penny186's topic in General Students

    A&P is just one of those subjects you have to learn how to study. It's a lot of information but you definitely don't need to freak out about ALL of it. If your instructor posts powerpoints,...

  18. Nursing or Medicine???

    sarahmac09 replied to PallaviMuraleedharan's topic in General Students

    Before I truly understood the medical model vs. nursing models and nursing concept of care, I regarded nursing as "assistants to physicians." I think, like most things, people need to be well informed...

  19. Class of 2015

    sarahmac09 replied to MommaTy's topic in General Students

    We had our first class on Monday (Foundations of Med/Surg). My clinical group had our first skills lab yesterday where we learned/practiced VS, mobility, and bed-making. Today we had our first Pharm...

  20. Juggling it all

    sarahmac09 replied to minniebrown's topic in General Students

    Just remember that this is totally temporary! The struggle will definitely be real and you may only be able to communicate by text message or or during a meal once or twice a week, but it will all be...

  21. The Insanity That Is APA in Nursing School

    sarahmac09 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Students

    I know APA is a pain (especially in comparison to MLA) but it serves a purpose. There's definitely a learning curve and you have to pay special attention to all the little rules but after some...

  22. Why info on white culture omitted from cultural compence in textbooks?

    sarahmac09 replied to ArrowRN's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure if something along these lines has been said already, but I think what it comes down to is that white privilege leads to the notion that "white culture" is already so ingrained into our...

  23. Why do you want to be a nurse?

    sarahmac09 replied to MadeInDetroit85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to love my job so much that it doesn't feel like work. I love helping people feel better and I love being a part of their support system. I think listening to patients (their fears, worries, or...

  24. e-textbooks

    sarahmac09 replied to khuber's topic in General Students

    E-textbooks would be really convenient if you have a tablet and you're required to bring your books with you to class or clinical. They also make looking up specific words/phrases pretty simple...

  25. Planning to move to a new state after graduation

    sarahmac09 posted a topic in General Students

    I moved to Florida two years ago because I needed a change in location (among other reasons) and my BSN program will begin next Monday. If everything goes well, I will be graduating in May of 2015. I...