cindyRN 2006

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  1. weight gain and antipsychotics

    cindyRN 2006 replied to stnursebee's topic in Psychiatric

    I know that Depakote (that is actually an anticonvulsant)and used in the treatment of bipolar will increase appetite/weight. Wellbutrin is currently in clinical trial for the treatment of weightloss....

  2. Math required for Microbiology

    cindyRN 2006 replied to justlisa3928's topic in General Students

    Lisa, I am in Micro right now and we have not had any math at all. The biggest challenge for me has been figuring out the

  3. what should i do-take microbiol & A&P2 together or seperate?

    cindyRN 2006 replied to helenjp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would strongly advise you to take them seperate. The reason why is that A&p is the basis of everything in the nursing program. If you have the time I would take it by itself so you can focus on...

  4. physical assessment

    cindyRN 2006 replied to lulabelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school has printed assessment forms in our bookstore for us, You might try there and see if your school also does the same. I have found that there is no "better" way to do an assessment except to...

  5. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for the challenge, My college needs instructors like

  6. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    would an answer like, I havn't seen a doctors order yet be acceptable? I don't know let me ponder and maybe research this one. What is initially coming to mind is that toradol is for used for pain...

  7. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    None listed I would give a NSAID but I would give it with cytotec (if the PT. was not pregnant) IF that is not what you are asking then I would rest the bowel and only give IV or IM.

  8. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    O.k . Here we go, You would not have the GI upset as severe if given IV or IM,the reason why (I think) is because when you take a Po med like Toradol it sits in the stomach and as it travels through...

  9. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    Bipley You are the type of teacher I admire, You realize that every question is an opportunity for you to teach and expand. Thank-you. Nursie pooh, you are right many of us me included have had a...

  10. Anyone a MATH wizz???

    cindyRN 2006 replied to jodyangel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1 gm converts to 1,000,000 mcg divided by 250 ml =4000 Hope it

  11. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    :) :chuckle, I certainly hope I get a potassium question On my RN boars now that I took the time to look it up. I am sure now that I will know the answer to PO potassium administration.

  12. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with that NeNe if you understand the why then the answer "sticks". I see what you are saying, I guess I just get a little defensive when ebeth (a student) tried to ask a question. She was...

  13. Can u be a good nurse if you've never worked as a CNA?

    cindyRN 2006 replied to retour_divin's topic in General Nursing

    I think that being a CNA before entering nursing school would of really helped. There is some definite benefits. I did not work as a cna before entering the nursing field and in a way I am glad...

  14. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    We are nursing students, not idiots. I am sure we know that the reason that you would give potassium on a full stomach or after a meal is because it would cause GI upset, its kind of obvious but hey...

  15. potassium

    cindyRN 2006 replied to ebethluther's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student as well, I would love to help you. IN my Mosby's book it says to give po with meals or pc. Hope it helps. Don't stay up too late us students need sleep too.LOL!!!:) :)

  16. I quit smoking and need advice

    cindyRN 2006 replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good decision I quit on December 14, 2004 Best decision I have made since entering nursing school. I quit like Mark and his wife cold turkey using the patch. I used the patch for 3 weeks stepping down...

  17. Child Care Costs/recommendations

    cindyRN 2006 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    My daycare is per day occurance for example 15-20 dollars per day, you pay wheather your child attends or not usually here in Iowa they say maximum of 80 dollars per week. Kindergarten here gets out...

  18. Current ages

    cindyRN 2006 replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hey well congrats for getting back into school. My friend that I take all classes with just turned 50. She does better than most of the younger crowd. You can do it!!! Other advice study, stay...