Esme12 ASN, BSN, RN

Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma

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    Fundamentals HESI final

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    OB HESI Help!!

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    H&H trending down...why??

    It is a good question. Has anyone addressed the lab in the progress notes? Typically ortho surgeries are very bloody...do you know what the surgical EBL (estimated blood loss)documented. It is in...
  4. You are one month away from discharge and have not completed a care plan...that is not the norm. A care plan is like a recipe card on how to care for your patient so that anyone after you will know...
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    Can my Professor be wrong?

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    Can't hear Systolic :(, Help??

    It is tough to take blood pressures on children. One BIG problem is that the the bell piece is too big. Try a correct size bell. That may be the
  7. Hi! Welcome to AN! The largest online community! I know that starting nursing you are full of anxiety. Just reading your post made me tired...lol You are just beginning your journey. Every...
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    Fountain Pens for Charting

    I am going to advise no. Those inks are not waterproof. If something is spilled there go the legal documents. Your home agency isn't
  9. I find the whole story disturbing. Most people, even nurses, are unaware of the responsibilities of nurses in critical care areas and the ER. Especially the ER...nurses have a responsibility to...
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    Refusing to change/toilet pts

    I am sorry you are experiencing this behavior. I must admit I have witnessed this behavior in some nurses and NOTHING makes my skin crawl more than the nurse who looks for the CNA to toilet the...
  11. This is disturbing on many levels. When a nurse works the ER, ICU...we take certain risks. Calculated risks. But where in this crazy world does it say nurses will be arrested for doing their job....
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    Real shortage of nurses or bogus?

    Sigh...the actual answer is that there is no nursing shortage as we speak right now. There are a few areas that need nurses and I have heard that the Dakota's are in sort of a boon there for housing...
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    My first care plan!

    Hi! What semester are you? What care plan resources are you using? Care plans are all about the patient. Let the patient/patient assessment drive your diagnosis. Do not try to fit the patient to the...
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    Pt. priority dx?

    Hi! What semester are you? What care plan resources are you using? Care plans are all about the patient. Let the patient/patient assessment drive your diagnosis. Do not try to fit the patient to...
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    Anatomy and physiology notes

    Have you seen this thread?
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    Anatomy and physiology notes

    Hi! What semester are you? Are you in a program yet? What did you find difficult about the lab?I think that telling anyone that they are too old to help you probably not the best response. I got...
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    Dosage problem help

    DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage
  18. Here at AN we ask that ALL STUDENTS show what their research has revealed to them before helping the student with their homework. Allnurses believes in helping students become the best nurse they can...
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    Over utilization of LVN's in Home Health

    duplicate threads merged as per the
  21. Welcome to AN! As per the Terms of Service we are not allowed to give medical or legal ADVICE THREAD
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    100% online MSN in Nursing Education

    Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community! Thread moved for best
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    Fluid and electrolytes help

    There are 6 major electrolytes. Sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium and phosphorus. It is primarily potassium, calcium and sodium that will cause problems when they are out of whack....
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    PLEASE HELP!

    Welcome! I have moved your post to it's own
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    1199 seiu test help

    I am confused. You are a recent graduate from an accelerated BSN program and you have previous college/degree. I am confused about you not knowing what position or facility you are applying...