We are studying Domestic Violence and Woman’s Health this week. I think these topics go very well together. We were instructed to take this course and then take the test and hand that in. We didn’t have to pay to get the CEU because as students we don’t need CEU’s but I went ahead and …
Marie
Update -clinical day 5
Not a great day. My head really wasn’t in it this morning. I had my ass in a snit about something entirely unrelated. I woke up this morning and for whatever reason it was eating at me. This situation has since been resolved. My patient today was difficult. Wasn’t wanting me to do anything to …
Rectovaginal fistula
A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an epithelial-lined tract between the rectum and vagina. CAUSES 1. Perineal lacerations during childbirth, especially those due to episioproctotomy, predispose patients to RVFs. Failure to recognize and correctly repair perineal lacerations, or secondary infection of perineal lacerations, further increases the chance of RVF. 2. Crohn disease and, ulcerative colitis have …
First exam results
I received an 88 on my first exam. I am very pleased.
Clincial update – clinical Day 4
My forth patient clinical day was pretty low key. My patient was fairly easy. No foley, no PCA, no IV fluids. I didn’t know this when I picked him. He had a foley, a PCA and IV crytalloids running when I chose him. He had an interesting case and one that I thought would have …
The Precordial Thump
It’s old school. It looks cool. Its rarely done. It’s back. The precordial thump is now back in the 2010 ACLS guidelines. The precordial thump may be considered for patients with witnessed, monitored, unstable VT (including pulseless VT) if a defibrillator is not immediately ready for use, but it should not delay CPR and shock …
Introduction to Nursing [INFOGRAPHIC] – Infographic List
Introduction to Nursing [INFOGRAPHIC] – Infographic List. Intersting little graphic on the differences between LPN, RN and BSN
Pearl of the Day from My Path to becoming a nurse (press this)
Pearl of the Day – Take time for yourself during nursing school. If you manage your time the right way, you can still work out and have fun with friends. Take the pressure off yourself of learning and memorizing every single piece of information right now. There is time to learn what you need to …
Dehydration
Dehydration (fluid volume deficit) Fluid volume deficit occurs from the loss of body fluids. This occurs more rapidly when coupled with decreased fluid intake and can also occur after a prolonged period of inadequate intake. Dehydration or fluid volume deficit can be mild moderate or severe. Cause: Causes of Dehydration include abnormal fluid losses such …
Hectic schedule
Looks like my schedule is pretty much set in stone now, at least for the semester. Now that I have gone PRN at my job (RT), well I officially go PRN on October 9) my schedule is pretty much set. Monday: off from work – pre clinical patient research takes up much of the day. …