RNin2007

RNin2007

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  1. i have just recieved a dui in california,,am i in big trouble with licensing?

    RNin2007 replied to terry1's topic in General Nursing

    "4. Never forget: The board is nearly impossible to deal with: they are not your understanding types, and they are not your friends." Hmmm.....not so sure how I feel about that one. My friend had NINE...

  2. Applying Oxygen when O2sat is 99% on RA

    RNin2007 replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ahhhhh....very good point. I see why this would be done now.

  3. Applying Oxygen when O2sat is 99% on RA

    RNin2007 replied to SC RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting thread! I am curious on this too (student)...

  4. Hey All!

    RNin2007 replied to Superfluous's topic in General Nursing

    Like the other poster said, specific questions would probably generate the most answers.... Welcome to the board! =)

  5. Pick your disease

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Daytonite! =)

  6. Pick your disease

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have to write a paper for med surg, on acute care and any disease we wish. I would like to write a paper on MS (multiple sclerosis) since both my dad and sister have it. However, I am not sure how...

  7. A cute way to remember some lab values.

    RNin2007 replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    lol, no...it's not just you. I don't get it either.... Can you clarify how the bananas (K+), etc. tie in with the actual lab values (#s)?

  8. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    RNin2007 replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ....wow. I was so shocked reading this, and then reading the poster after you. I had no idea one nurse could be in charge of so many patients....

  9. flow rate question

    RNin2007 replied to QueenKitten's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are using a drop factor of 60 gtt/1mL that would be correct...but I do not know if you should use a micro or macro drip on that med...we haven't gone over that yet. 100mL/120 min X 60gtt/1mL =...

  10. WHY are nurses so catty??

    RNin2007 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  11. Taking pharm. next sem.......any tips???

    RNin2007 replied to InmyblooD's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought these and LOVED them.... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0323031919/102-4190453-3686547?v=glance&n=283155 (Mosby Pharmacology Notecards). Especially helpful if you have a sense of humor...

  12. Littman Cardiology II stethoscope

    RNin2007 replied to Nella's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried posting this in the Student Nursing forums? Perhaps their may be someone in the pre-req forum who does not have one yet, but is anticipating starting school soon. This would be a...

  13. Littman Cardiology II stethoscope

    RNin2007 replied to Nella's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, very nice of you...no need here either...but just wanted to say that was kind! :)

  14. Sticky Littmann??

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I replied to this the other day, but apparently I didn't save it, lol. Anyhow, I bought the Littmann II S.E. from allheart.com for $58 on sale. So far it is as good as the more expensive one I had,...

  15. Sticky Littmann??

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I got a new stethoscope today (Littmann) and I was wondering if any of you had a similar problem when you first got it. The tubing seems to be "sticky"...and I have wiped it twice with alcohol and it...

  16. How do you make flash cards?

    RNin2007 replied to dreamBIG's topic in General Students

    My boyfriend wrote a program for me that is similar to "Jeopardy"....so I can quiz myself by entering in whatever info I would like to. There are folders for each class, and subjects...I can basically...

  17. Desktop or Laptop?

    RNin2007 replied to DaughterofRuth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    and if I had to choose, it would DEFINITELY be the laptop! It's nice sitting out on the comfy couch doing homework, writing a paper or surfing the internet (wireless). I hardly ever use my desktop...

  18. Sticky Littmann??

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I knew someone would have an answer! I was starting to think that maybe it was whatever they made the tubing out of, because I tried to search the internet first...and just found that it was...

  19. any concerns for older students?

    RNin2007 replied to Lesli61's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    WOW! Masters in Chemistry??! So far chem was my hardest subject, and I am getting an A in all my nursing classes. I think you will do just fine. No worries! I still have nightmares about chemistry!...

  20. Thyroid out of whack!

    RNin2007 replied to Nikki69's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhh do I feel your pain. I truly wish that I could go back to the days before I had thyroid probs. I am VERY cold sensitive in the winter ...AND very heat sensitive in the summer (even more so). It...

  21. Chewing Ice!!!

    RNin2007 replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    "a bad habit." I remember my mom telling me...stopppp chewing ice or you'll ruin your teeth! Now I have done it my whole life, haven't technically *ruined* my teeth, but i'm sure it's not good for...

  22. care plan rationale?

    RNin2007 replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were required to buy a book that helps with this, our first term. I suggest you check out books at Barnes & Noble or a similar place, and look for a pocket sized care plan book. I have seen...

  23. help!making Nursing Care Plan (short term goal)

    RNin2007 replied to dekciwozzehs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume Assess causitive/contributing factors. Note LOC/mentation. Assess other etiologic factors present (e.g., availability of fluids, mobility, presence of fever). To...

  24. Taking pharm. next sem.......any tips???

    RNin2007 replied to InmyblooD's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would be a good idea to review in your A&P book the Nervous System (Sympathetic & Parasympathetic) and the Cardiac chapter (p, qrs, t waves, etc.) SA, AV nodes, purkinje fibers, etc. MANY...

  25. my dad broke his hip =(

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't sleep very well at all last night, and I soooo appreciate your advice. We are leaving here in a few hours. Surgery went okay, he is really disoriented this a.m. (asking if he had surgery...