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RNin2007

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  1. my dad broke his hip =(

    RNin2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I always get so much support from this board, so this is my first place to turn. My mom just told me that he fell and fractured his hip in two places (won't need a replacement as of yet, but is...

  2. NICU duties

    RNin2007 replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is packed with such great info. Should be a sticky for all those wondering about NICU. ~J (student nurse, hopeful NICU

  3. my dad broke his hip =(

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    Come on, someone offer advice...please. Also, would I be better off waiting a few days to go down vs. going tomorrow while he is fresh out of surgery? I know how I felt post-op and slept a lot...and...

  4. How do you fill your cup?

    RNin2007 replied to shining armani's topic in General Nursing

    slipping out of my "student nurse suit" as I exit my car, leave the day behind as I close my car door and let my children lead the role as I walk in. My home is my family's stage and when I walk in I...

  5. The use of sucrose in NICU please respond:

    RNin2007 replied to cajrio's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This might be of interest to you....just ran into it today after reading your post: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pediatrics/DietNutrition/tb/2348 My son personally participated in a research study when...

  6. Need advice on $$ Xmas bonus for nurse?

    RNin2007 replied to doctorwife's topic in General Nursing

    A crisp $100 bill in a card would be perfect. I don't think that is too much for a doctor, but then again I don't have any idea what his salary is, lol. That is really nice btw...

  7. Tips for Good Entrance Essay?

    RNin2007 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Students

    If you can, try to find a junior or senior that has already been accepted to the school where you would like to go and look at theirs. This is what I did. I didn't "steal" anything at all, but it gave...

  8. Kangaroo Mother Care?

    RNin2007 replied to Sweden's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I did this with both of my preemies (680 grams and 970 grams born 3 yrs apart) and they did WONDERFUL during these sessions. My son was the least stable of the two (5 major surgeries before leaving...

  9. Safe Dose Range - Peds Help???!!

    RNin2007 replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it depends on the medication...you don't really have enough info to answer the question properly. What if it was a medication like insulin or digoxin where if the child was not in a...

  10. Final exam stress

    RNin2007 replied to amberc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, I don't really feel like getting an A or a C is for my own big head. I am trying to maintain my grades because I would like to compete for a spot in an immersion program that only takes 2-3...

  11. Looking for stoma care info

    RNin2007 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    As soon as I clicked submit to the last posting I remembered something else. The paste you use to create a watertight barrier on the babies skin...if you actually squeeze some out of the tube and let...

  12. Looking for stoma care info

    RNin2007 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The nurse specialist who came in and did our demonstration/presentation also told us she highly recommends using CURVED scissors...it makes cutting out the wafer much easier than straight scissors....

  13. Should I give $$ to the ANA?

    RNin2007 replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    Our school REQUIRES us to pay into the ANA, (SNA)....it is part of our tuition each term and shows up as a charge. I think that is ridiculous, but what can I do??

  14. Looking for stoma care info

    RNin2007 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We just had a nurse specialist spend an afternoon training us on stoma care last Thursday. She brought in all the supplies, made a little red "femo clay" (you know...the type of modeling clay you can...

  15. Preemies born to preeclampsia mom's

    RNin2007 replied to becky927's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    and another known effect from preeclampsia is SGA (small for gestational age...and this was true in my case. My 26w6d weeker was only 680 grams and my 29w6d weeker was 970 grams. This is all I could...

  16. Charting for these scenarios...help!

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much! This is perfect...I really appreciate you answering this tonight. :typing My skills book doesn't have examples like these....I wish it did though. Again, thanks

  17. Charting for these scenarios...help!

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If anyone has a few seconds could you please help me with this? I have to get tested out tomorrow on these skills, and part of the test is proper documentation...I won't be able to bring any notes in,...

  18. Documentation.."10 key components"?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was wondering if anyone might be able to answer something for me. We did case studies in my Nursing Fundementals class last week working with partners. One of the questions we answered has me a...

  19. Documentation.."10 key components"?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you once again Vicki! This makes a lot of sense. You are my personal hero this weekend =).

  20. mnemonic for lyte imbalances?

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Help....I can't keep all of the electrolyte imbalances straight! I have my final on Monday and was wondering if anyone had a technique or mnemonic to help with this (such as hyper/hypo magensemia,...

  21. mnemonic for lyte imbalances?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was just sitting here answering some of these thinking to myself, "it sure would be nice to have an answer key..." lol =) I didn't want to push it and ask though....but again, THANKS! I am starting...

  22. mnemonic for lyte imbalances?

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you SO much :bowingpur Vicki!!....you never fail to wow me. Your students are lucky to have you. I am printing these off, and I know I will have this stuff down by Monday for sure =). This is...

  23. Final exam stress

    RNin2007 replied to amberc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I should be studying right now. I should have studied earlier this afternoon, or at least sometime today! Instead I deal with my stress by Christmas shopping online....lol :rotfl: I am seriously...

  24. Help...APA formatting! ugh

    RNin2007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have searched all over the internet trying to figure out how to APA format a PDA program. Does anyone know how?? I have an assignment due, and I always save the worst for last...lol, APA formatting....

  25. Help...APA formatting! ugh

    RNin2007 replied to RNin2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    AlbertaRose....THANK you! That link you put up had an EXACT example of how to format this PDA program that I used to write my paper...(it was how to cite the PDA program, not an APA prog for the...