Shagce1

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  1. Question for all nursing students

    Shagce1 replied to Budgiesmuggler's topic in General Students

    Some instructors will go over the exams in class question by question. Others will allow us to make a one on one appt to go over the exam and have questions

  2. Heparin injection question

    Shagce1 replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    Oops sorry, think we were replying at the same

  3. Heparin injection question

    Shagce1 replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    Double check your math and watch the labeling of units vs ml. You had one vial of 5000 units which equaled 1 ml of fluid. How many vials would you need to deliver 7500

  4. Making mistakes

    Shagce1 replied to FutureBSN17's topic in General Students

    Yes. Have made mistakes like that. Generally though those are the best learning experiences and probably won't make them

  5. Oxygen therapy

    Shagce1 replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    That wasn't stupid though. Your patient could have died. Just because others didn't catch it doesn't mean it wasn't wrong. It is everyone's responsibility to offer safe and competent care. Yes you...

  6. Please Explain Every Other Weekend Schedule

    Shagce1 replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    In a two week time frame you will work 10 eight hour shifts. Maybe off sun, work mon, tues, wed, off thurs, work fri, sat, sun, then tues-fri, off

  7. First clinical competency was a disaster

    Shagce1 replied to iwearadrstethoscope's topic in General Students

    Ooh yeah I have even had the ugly cry. As have some if my classmates. In fact I am pretty sure I have seen most of my fellow students cry at least once. Pre test, post test, clinicals, skills test....

  8. What do you consider to be your worst semester?

    Shagce1 replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    For me personally each one has had their own unique challenges. I am a 3rd semester student. Each semester has been so different it would be like comparing apples to oranges. I guess 1st was worst...

  9. ICU Care plan help please =]

    Shagce1 replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Regarding her abg. I think it is a metabolic alkalosis. They are trying to compensate and make her a little acidotic on the respiratory side. Trying to increase her co2 by having a small tidal volume...

  10. ICU Care plan help please =]

    Shagce1 replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Yes. I was totally thinking about the husband and his needs. Wasn't sure if your care plan could involve him or not. Education and support will be

  11. ICU Care plan help please =]

    Shagce1 replied to NewNurse91D's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    You have a bunch of information. Do you not have any ideas? A starting point? Even a complete stab in the dark? What about her airway or skin? I just quickly scanned your information and maybe you...

  12. CNA or RN?!?

    Shagce1 replied to PinkSparklez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep working at it. One class at a time. Get your cna to gain valuable experience. You are only 21. Still so young. I started back to school for my rn at 40. You can do

  13. How would you manage this patient?

    Shagce1 replied to Butterfly_Light's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Do you have any ideas? Let us know what you have so far and someone may be willing to supplement with other

  14. Wearing skirts as a nurse

    Shagce1 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How about some variety of skort or culottes (sp?)? Look almost skirt like but coverage like a

  15. Nursing Student car-pooling woes

    Shagce1 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Yes. I carpool. Clinical sites vary average about 30 minutes away. Not only a great way to save money, but a great way to relieve stress. Some great laughs to and from clinical sites. Or a great way...

  16. Did I do the right thing?

    Shagce1 replied to guest894451's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is your instructor on site at your clinical? I would have tapped into him/her for advice. shared my assessment findings and interventions I had already tried. Whenever we find anything that doesn't...

  17. I'm bored

    Shagce1 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    You have to start somewhere. And you need to learn to walk before you can

  18. Results?

    Shagce1 replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I also received my results immediately. Then printed them out so I could submit to my program. I can't imagine all testing sites don't work like this for

  19. How to study properly?

    Shagce1 replied to ABDinelli's topic in General Students

    Everyone is different. I personally study differently for different instructors. The first exam usually causes me anxiety, but then after that I get a feel for how they are going to test. Straight...

  20. Interested in Nursing

    Shagce1 replied to caylahatfield's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure if you have considered community college. Taking one or two classes at a time so you can continue to work and pay for school and really focus on those one or two classes. You will need to...

  21. Pre-Nursing Student looking for work.

    Shagce1 replied to tburkhart's topic in General Students

    How about getting your CNA? Usually a quick class anywhere from 2-12 weeks and then work in a hospital as a CNA or possibly ER tech? CNA not the greatest pay, but would get you an income and...

  22. Assignment - Medical Study

    Shagce1 replied to JHCmed's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am just a student as well, so I really don't know anything. But, the question I have regarding this scenario, would hypocalcemia show up that quickly in the PACU? Or would it take some time post...

  23. I have a priority nursing question?

    Shagce1 replied to s1992's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, supplemental oxygen and monitoring. But even if ventilation is restored, I think if HR remains below 60 you continue with

  24. Taking A&P 1 and 2 in one Summer?

    Shagce1 replied to FutureDPT's topic in General Students

    I haven't done it,but it sounds like a pretty big challenge. I thought A & P was a pretty big challenge taking it in a traditional 2 semester format. I was working and raising my family at the...

  25. Will This Have Any Effect On My Nursing Career

    Shagce1 replied to Brink91's topic in General Students

    I don't think so. Usually looking for convicted felons or abusers. I don't think traffic violations would constitute a danger to patients receiving