JVerne07

Hi all! I'm a student losing my dang mind trying to figure out why a patient of mine (who was in DKA) would have low total protein and serum albumin levels. Can anyone steer me in the right direction with the pathophysiology here? Thanks!

Hey there! This is a bit of a crosspost, but I'm a student having trouble understanding a couple lab values going back over some clinical paperwork. Why would a patient in DKA have low total protein and albumin levels? My texts keep saying that hypo...

So I was able to make this connection the other day, actually. In the absence of insulin, cells can't use glucose and the body starts to break down fat and protein for energy. I knew this, but for one reason or another - I think it's because the foc...

Oh wow! Thanks for the help, I can't believe I didn't piece that together.

Re: your program - where is the deficit in points coming from? My program is points based as well, and they were allotted for having taken prerequisites and specific bio courses, GPA, entrance exam score, and prior medical experience. If you really ...

Hey everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this! I'm a student nurse in my final semester of school, and have been attending clinical in ER and ICU. I love these areas. Pacing is exactly what I have been looking for, and they click with my way ...

Oh my god, both. Actually... before it's usually a good bath so I can preserve my hair. Afterward, it's a sincere shower. On full steam, with some serious loofah. I'm a weirdo though and at the very least I'll take off my scrub top and hospital shoe...

I'm a student set to complete my ADN in less than six months, and have personally agonized over the ADN vs. BSN issue. There is immense pressure to go out and get your BSN (I plan on starting mine the second I complete my current program) because the...

Oh god! I recently watched this show and I relate to Zoey so much in that as a student/new nurse you feel like a total goober who is just trying to stay positive, make friends, and make the best out of the situation you're thrown into. Like, I know I...

I have to break it to you, gently I hope, that coming across as a person who doesn't prepare is the #1 thing that will make life impossible in nursing school. Your instructors will not be motivated to help you, and may (as I think might be happening ...

Ug, this is exactly what I needed to read today! I go into preceptorship and then graduate next semester. Clinical this semester is hammering me. I've recently taken on the policy of asking whatever potentially stupid question I need to because I *si...

In the email that was sent out, is the math exam they referenced the same as the ATI? Or totally different?

I did my CPR certification with Prism, and they were pretty good. Very close to CSN too. My main concern with getting a titer is that for some reason I won't be immune to whatever they test for, and I'll have lost the time I'd need to get vaccinated ...

Somehow in my frazzled haze today I managed to forget where it is that we're supposed to go and buy our uniforms. Anyone know which room I need to go to, or if they're available through the bookstore? Also, I bit the bullet and bought the entire book...

Also, sorry if I'm giving you guys information you all already know, but if you buy refurbished from the Apple site you can save a decent amount on an iPad: Refurbished iPad - Apple Certified, 1-Year Warranty - Apple Store (U.S.) I buy just about all...

Amazon usually has fairly good holiday deals on their Kindles. On the site right now, the HDX 7 is on sale for $179. You might want to keep an eye out!

I'm printing them and putting them in my folder just to have a jump on things, but I'm almost positive we won't need all of them at orientation on Friday. The blue sheet that they gave us with everything listed for us to bring to orientation doesn't ...

If your shot record fits their requirements, I think you should be fine. If not, you can always have a blood titer done. Check the handbook for the specifics, they're in there. I'm considering just getting re-vaccinated because it seems more time/mon...

Last I saw, aid begins distributing Jan 13th, so it's a really close shave. I'm in the same boat, keeping my fingers crossed it all works itself out!

When you have financial aid, the money that is left over after your tuition is paid for is given to you. You are able to pay for whatever costs you need once that money is distributed. Before aid is distributed we do need to cover whatever fees come ...

When you go through your shopping cart and open the class up, under class notes it says that the class meets 12/15-12/19/2014 and 1/5-1/14/2015.

Does anyone know if the ATI test we'll be taking at the January 15th orientation is the same ATI that's listed as a $500 fee on the professional nursing career sheet?

Thanks for pointing out that the toolbox class isn't continuous, I completely missed that! I've enrolled in the 10am-11:30am class, look forward to seeing at least a few of y'all there. :)

Just called, I'm in!

Eek, I just checked my points again and it looks like I'm right at 38 points. I hope these people are speedy lunch eaters