NURSING QUESTIONS » Help http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog Nursing Tips and Nursing Videos Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:04:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 What Can I Review In Math That Will Help Me In Do Drug Dosage Calculations For Nursing? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/what-can-i-review-in-math-that-will-help-me-in-do-drug-dosage-calculations-for-nursing/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/what-can-i-review-in-math-that-will-help-me-in-do-drug-dosage-calculations-for-nursing/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:44:37 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/what-can-i-review-in-math-that-will-help-me-in-do-drug-dosage-calculations-for-nursing/ Continue reading →]]> I’m so nervous.I start the nursing program in August and I need to refresh my math so I don’t do dosing wrong.What specifically do I need to study to prepare me?

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/what-can-i-review-in-math-that-will-help-me-in-do-drug-dosage-calculations-for-nursing/feed/ 1 Nursing Student School Venting Questions Info Help Advice http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-student-school-venting-questions-info-help-advice/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-student-school-venting-questions-info-help-advice/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:32:00 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-student-school-venting-questions-info-help-advice/

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-student-school-venting-questions-info-help-advice/feed/ 0 I Am A Nursing Student And I’m Looking For Scrub Uniforms Which Can Fit My Size..really Fit My Size,any Help? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-am-a-nursing-student-and-im-looking-for-scrub-uniforms-which-can-fit-my-size-really-fit-my-sizeany-help/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-am-a-nursing-student-and-im-looking-for-scrub-uniforms-which-can-fit-my-size-really-fit-my-sizeany-help/#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:32:31 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-am-a-nursing-student-and-im-looking-for-scrub-uniforms-which-can-fit-my-size-really-fit-my-sizeany-help/ Continue reading →]]> In regards to above answer, Jasco is out of business and the company that took over for them has horrible service!
I get all my scrubs at Tafford, they are inexpensive and everyone always compliments me on my scrubs! Check them out.
Good luck!

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-am-a-nursing-student-and-im-looking-for-scrub-uniforms-which-can-fit-my-size-really-fit-my-sizeany-help/feed/ 2 Stressed On Making Decisions About My Situation. Help? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/stressed-on-making-decisions-about-my-situation-help/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/stressed-on-making-decisions-about-my-situation-help/#comments Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:33:09 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/stressed-on-making-decisions-about-my-situation-help/ Continue reading →]]> im 23 years old, turning 24 in dec, only child. i grew up with my grandparents when my mom left to work abroad when i was just 2 years old. when i turned 20, my mom made me come with her here in the USA. Im working parttime in a hospital now and is just waiting for my RN exam.
The thing is, i met a guy who is now my boyfriend for almost a year. i love him so much and he loves me too. we have plans for our future and even planned of moving in together next year. I cant really tell my mom about our plans cos she expects a lot from me. :( she has her own plans for me like me buying a car, a house and she wants to live with me also and wants me to help her with expenses. i have a stepdad but he has problems and needs to go back to his country and stay there for 1-5 years. now im confused coz i tried talking bout what i want to my mom like maybe moving out soon. she felt so disappointed and said i can move out now and she will just take care of herself and she can handle living in the street if my stepdad will also go leave. im so sad. am i going to be selfish if i’ll move out and be independent without a mom who always tell me what i should do with my life? if i’ll move out, i will still wana help my mom with stuff like paying for her car or maybe some bills but for now, im not sure if i can do that every month especially that im still starting on making a life of my own and i also have to help my grandparents. idk. (my mom has work btw but her salary wont be enough to pay bills and their house if my stepdad will have to leave). im scared to make a wrong decision. scared to lose my boyfriend over this. scared to make my mom sad coz of me. :( help
(my plans before this problem came were : if i have a good paying job i will help my grandparents first by sending them money every month coz my mom sends them money now. then im still gonna help my mom sometimes and will then take care of her when she is already old..dont want to put her in nursing home, i wanna take care of her at that time)

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/stressed-on-making-decisions-about-my-situation-help/feed/ 4 Help! Interview Report!? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/help-interview-report/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/help-interview-report/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:05 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/help-interview-report/ Continue reading →]]> 1. What is your name?
My name is Alex P. Lee
2. What led to your interest in nursing?
I find it a very challenging job in a ways imaginable.
3. Describe a challenging problem you faced on one of your clinical rotations. How did you solve the problem?
Assisting in the OR where I’m expected to maintain sterility throughout the procedure.
4. When you are experiencing a stressful work situation, how do you relax? I calm myself down in a moment and take the situation bit by bit.
5. Give a specific example of a time when you knew you did a good job as a nurse.
It is fulfilling on my part whenever a patient would recover from specific illness then be discharged in well condition.
6. Have you ever been burned out? When? What did you do about it?
Yes, it was last year when I work in ICU/CUI where intense management is needed much. I tried not to exhaust myself by cooling off my mind and body.
7. How would you respond if asked by the head nurse to do some of the menial tasks for patients that are normally not your responsibility?
I would do it. It’s your responsibility to take good care of your patients. While they are still inside the hospital, they do need care. It’s your responsibility to attend to their needs, in a proper and menial manner. As a person, you always have to stay humble.
8. How would you respond if, in a rude and haughty tone, a doctor questioned your work, which you knew to be top-notch and absolutely accurate?
I’d deal with him/her with manners and talk over the matter in a right place.
9. Do you think you will be a career nurse or eventually look for another profession? Why?
Yes, for career advancement.
10. Why did you decide to become a nurse rather than a doctor?
For practical reason, nursing job is in demand nowadays.
11. Describe a situation in which you found yourself working with someone who was very sensitive and thin-skinned?
I am extra-sensitive to everyone. In that case, you really have to watch what you’re doing and what you’re gonna say. Think, a hundred times, before act. And always be ready to say sorry, in case you have to.
12. Can you describe a situation connected with nursing that made you angry?
When your colleagues criticizes you, or call you names, just because they envy you. Or when the relatives try to do things which they think can do good to the patient. It’s your liability of course you have to stop them from doing things which can be harmful for the patient. But believe me, it’s really hard to stop the relatives, they would even think you are at the wrong side and that they know better.
13. We have all tried different ways of showing consideration for others. What are some things that you have done in this respect?
By giving due respect to patient, administering medications on time, handling patient with care establishing patient with care, specially to the relatives of a dying patient, you have to show consideration to their feelings as well as your patients. You have to show empathy. Think as if you were in their place. Give them privacy. And if you have to do some tasks, tell them in a humble, low-toned voice, and in a proper manner.
14. What are some ways that you feel that nursing can become more professional?
Scrub suits or Nursing uniforms should be made officially for nurses only. Nowadays, I can see janitors, baby-sitters and maids wearing it. Somehow, as a nurse, I perceive it as degrading.
15. If you were told that the nursing field was closed and that you could not become a nurse, what would your do?
Try other field. Find a way. There are always alternative ways to pursue my career. If not here, I can try other countries.
16. What types of colleague do you least like to work with?
Pessimistic, the lazy ones, they also seem to be non-efficient, the ones who talks a lot and does nothing. I might as well work alone.
17. What type of nursing tasks do you find most objectionable?
Nothing in specific. It’s more on finding the tasks nurses aren’t allowed to do, just because they are “just nurses”, objectionable.
18. Describe a situation connected with nursing that you experienced in the last year that made you angry.
When my mom questioned me. Why can’t I work “not” as a volunteer? I don’t think she understands. It’s hard to find a nursing job in this country!! Neither can I go abroad, I still need 2 years of hospital experience.
19. How many years do you see yourself staying with this hospital?
As long as I’m happy with the work environment.
20. How do you go about making a decision?
I seek wisdom from God and consult my mother.

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/help-interview-report/feed/ 1 Nursing Questions And Need Help? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-questions-and-need-help/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-questions-and-need-help/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:36:25 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-questions-and-need-help/ Continue reading →]]> I want to become a Nurse but I do not know where to start. I know they have LPN which is about a 1yr program. They have the RN which can be in 2 yrs or BSN which is taken in 4 years. Then you have the MSN and much higher degree’s.
I want to become a Patient Care Tech first. I spoke to a few people at Everest and said that would be the best route. I want to work in a lower field such as the PCT to gain experience and make a little more money.
My little plan is PCT- RN (the 2 yr program)
or PCT-BSN (the 4 year)
Does the PCT have at all good looks as a RN? Isn’t the PCT the same as a CNA?
After all of this I want to become a CRNA. I think I need the BSN to get into a Master program, correct? Because usually in any program that is a Master you need a Bachelor’s.
So PCT – RN – BSN – CRNA?
or PCT – BSN – CRNA?
I have done my research on exam’s and and so forth.
Is this good paths? Can any one correct any mistakes? Does any one have a better path?

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/nursing-questions-and-need-help/feed/ 1 I’m Depressed About A Sex Assault Please Help!? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/im-depressed-about-a-sex-assault-please-help/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/im-depressed-about-a-sex-assault-please-help/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:31:22 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/im-depressed-about-a-sex-assault-please-help/ Continue reading →]]> I was sexually assaulted a little over a year. As a result, I contracted genital warts. I had them treated at Planned Parenthood and they disfigured my labia. I am going to have corrective surgery to fix it. It costs $5000 but I will be doing a payment plan through “Care Credit.”
There is one “RN” or woman that says she is an RN on answers that is so callous and cruel. She asked me “Which is worse: having had genital warts or a deformed labia” Why do people want to “rub it in”. Some people even say I am making it up. Do they know how many billions of questions I asked about my sexual assault? Obviously, I am deeply depressed to be asking all these questions. It really happened and I hate how the nurses at Planned Parenthood implied that I was lying.
I feel so depressed. How do I get better? Are their good peopel out there that want to see me better?
I HATE MY DISGUSTING VAGINA!!! I am scarred to have surgery though…Will it be safe? I am so nervourse. Please help me.

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/im-depressed-about-a-sex-assault-please-help/feed/ 3 I Need Help Finding A Uniform? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-need-help-finding-a-uniform/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-need-help-finding-a-uniform/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:53 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-need-help-finding-a-uniform/ Continue reading →]]> I need to find nursing scrubs but I cant travel any farther than the bronx. Anybody know where I can purchase nursing scrubs in the bronx?
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]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-need-help-finding-a-uniform/feed/ 0 I Just Graduated Lpn School And Looking For A Job While I Await Sitting Boards. Help!!!!!!!? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-just-graduated-lpn-school-and-looking-for-a-job-while-i-await-sitting-boards-help/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-just-graduated-lpn-school-and-looking-for-a-job-while-i-await-sitting-boards-help/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:15:02 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-just-graduated-lpn-school-and-looking-for-a-job-while-i-await-sitting-boards-help/ Continue reading →]]> I have finished classed and graduated, but trying to find a job in this field is very hard. Everyone wants exp or someone that has already sat state boards. If anyone knows of a position please let me know.

]]> http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/i-just-graduated-lpn-school-and-looking-for-a-job-while-i-await-sitting-boards-help/feed/ 1 Aside From In A Hospital, Where Can An Lpn Work? A School (as The School Nurse) Can They Help With Home Health? http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/aside-from-in-a-hospital-where-can-an-lpn-work-a-school-as-the-school-nurse-can-they-help-with-home-health/ http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/aside-from-in-a-hospital-where-can-an-lpn-work-a-school-as-the-school-nurse-can-they-help-with-home-health/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:21:49 +0000 nursing http://www.nursingnet.org/nursingblog/aside-from-in-a-hospital-where-can-an-lpn-work-a-school-as-the-school-nurse-can-they-help-with-home-health/ Continue reading →]]> If someone does not particularly like working in hospitals where else can they work as an LPN?

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