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Sometimes it seems that there are so many obstacles. Just have to keep on moving forward

I have an appointment next week with a counselor. Yes, I know it sounds easy to just ask if another schools class will fulfill the requirement, but unfortunately I have to make an appointment with a select few counselors to get an answer. Between class, exams, studying, and commuting my time is limited. I'm trying to get as much information as I can so that when I see the counselor next week I will be prepared

Yes, I did see a counselor before I was accepted into the RN program and I was told that since I had a degree from another school I did not need to take the additional math class. Now that I am ready to graduate and submitted my graduation paperwork is when I was told that I do need an additional 5 unit math class. I was also told that I am still able to take the NCLEX but my license will be listed as a non graduate. Well, I have worked too hard for that. I know that there are several online college credit courses, but I have been told to be careful because often they are very expensive and the credits may not transfer. I just can not afford the time or $$ to invest in something that is not going to work. As for my school, my purpose is not to bad mouth the institution. I am frustrated/irritated that I have been misinformed multiple times. I did contact my school today and was told that I can take the placement exam and try to test out of the intermediate algebra, but that it was difficult.

I was considering the CLEP test. Not sure how to go about studying for it. I did speak to an online institute today regarding that & they offer a mock exam.

Yes, I believe I can take it online but I am not sure which of the online colleges are recognized and how to find that out. Do you know?

I have a big problem :-/ I am in my 4th semester of nursing school and just found out that I need an additional math class to graduate. I am due to graduate this December 2015. I was told yesterday by my school that I need to take intermediate algebra (Math 125) to graduate. So disappointed with such late notice. I am in California and was told by the BRN that if I take the NCLEX without my degree my license will always say "California non graduate" even after I graduate :-/ I am in desperate need of a online intermediate algebra class that will fulfill this requirement and that hopefully won't break the bank,lol

Also, Hgb 8.0 and Hct 24.8,

Yes, I agree she needs to ambulate but will not. Therefore, she is accumulating fluid 1+ ankles & feet, fluid in the lungs. She had a thoracentesis & 700mls were removed 2 days ago 03-24. the CXR on 03-26: heart is less enlarged. There is decreased right pleural effusion, increased bibasilar atelectasis, less pulmonary congestion. I was told she was going to go for another thoracentesis on the 26th. She did was very afraid and tearful. Then there was an order for Lasix 20mg IV push, Potassium chloride 40mEq (her K level was 4.4), and Magnesium 2g IVPB (her Mag Level was 1.8). I know the lasix was given to help remove the fluid. The Potassium to supplement since giving a diuretic. The Mag, I'm not clear on. Her mag level was on the low side. Does Lasix decrease mag too? If I use the ND impaired physical mobility R/T surgery AEB decreased muscle strength and coordination, inability to move as desired. The short term goal could be: Patient will ambulate 3 times during my shift. Im not sure

I need a physical ND, maybe Activity Intolerance RT lack of motivation and depression AEB verbal report of fatigue. Im not sure if this is a physical ND or Not

Iron studies show adequate stores. I really feel this is lack of ambulation. The Pt will not ambulate, only when PT takes her. I was told by the RN that she needs to ambulate & she is doing this to herself by not ambulating. I tried to get her to ambulate but she says not now, all day of my 12 hr shift. Very needy patient

I would like some help on a care plan. 70 year old female who was admitted to the hospital for a coronary artery bypass graft 3/18 CABG 03-26-15 CXR: heart is less enlarged. There is decreased right pleural effusion, increased bibasilar atelectasis, less pulmonary congestion. has been encouraged to ambulate and use incentive spirometer, but continues to be poorly motivated. is not experiencing any signs of SOB, cyanosis, hypoxemia. Vital signs: 0800 BP 133/67, Temp. 98.7, Pulse 60, Resp. 18, pain 0/10, O2 Sat. 94%, 1200 BP 114/75, Temp. 96.7, Pulse 69, Resp.20, pain 0/10, 02 Sat. 98%, 1600 BP126/61, Temp. 98.2, Pulse 74, Resp. 18, Pain 0 /10, O2 Sat. 94 %. Patient is prescribed 2L oxygen supplemental as necessary, but prefers room air. Patient is anemic. Iam thinking Impaired gas exchange AEB CXR right pleural effusion, increased bibasilar atelectasis secondary to no ambulation