CD Paper

Just got done with my CD Paper. Glad it's over!! Can't wait to be done with one more nusing class in a few weeks! Soon we can say we're half way!!!!!!!!

Endocrine Review Website

Hi all- Here is a website I found while writing my care study that has to do with the Endocrine System. The info is condensed and concise-hope it helps!!

http://www.rn.com/getpdf.php/585.pdf

Clinical Companion For Sale

Hi all-
I have an extra copy of the Clinical Companion to Medical Surgical Nursing that goes with our textbook if anyone is interested. It is the same edition that matches our text and has a matching cover, it is an excellent reference. It is in like new condition with no marks or folds anywhere. The only exception is that it was formerly owned by a smoker so if that is something you may be sensitive to, be aware of that. It sells for $34.95 and I am selling it for $25. Please let me know if you are interested. Hope everyone is having a good week at clinicals.
Amie

For those of you who couldn't make it....

I'm putting some pictures of the Polynesian show my daughter and I performed in. I want to thank Gemekia, Alejandra and Kimmy for coming out and cheering me on. I love you girls!!!




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Neuro Exam Scores?

Have any of the other groups for N4 got their scores from the Neuro exam? Thanks and see ya Tuesday!

ENDOCRINE ?'S

TEST BANK QUESTIONS FOR ENDOCRINE

ENDOCRINE SYSTEMDIABETES I & II/PANCREAS

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ENDOCRINE........Nice Web Site

Hey, I found this web link on one of the nursing 101's in docushare...........lots of good information here for all of us in N4...........give it a looksie and see what you know already.


Endocrine site review

The NCLEX gets a little harder...

NCSBN Board of Directors voted to raise the passing standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO - The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) voted at its Dec. 5-7, 2006 meeting to raise the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN examination (the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). The new passing standard is -0.2100 logits on the NCLEX-RN logistic scale, 0.070 logits higher than the previous standard of -0.2800. The new passing standard will take effect on April 1, 2007, in conjunction with the 2007 NCLEX-RN Test Plan. After consideration of all available information, the NCSBN Board of Directors determined that safe and effective entry-level RN practice requires a greater level of knowledge, skills, and abilities than was required in 2004, when NCSBN established the current standard. The passing standard was increased in response to changes in U.S. health care delivery and nursing practice that have resulted in the greater acuity of clients seen by entry-level RNs. The Board of Directors used multiple sources of information to guide its evaluation and discussion regarding the change in passing standard. As part of this process, NCSBN convened an expert panel of 11 nurses to perform a criterion-referenced standard setting procedure. The panel's findings supported the creation of a higher passing standard. NCSBN also considered the results of a national survey of nursing professionals including nursing educators, directors of nursing in acute care settings and administrators of long-term care facilities. In accordance with a motion adopted by the 1989 NCSBN Delegate Assembly, the NCSBN Board of Directors evaluates the passing standard for the NCLEX-RN examination every three years to protect the public by ensuring minimal competence for entry-level RNs. NCSBN coordinates the passing standard analysis with the three-year cycle of test plan content evaluation, conducted using a practice analysis of entry-level RNs. This three-year cycle was developed to keep the test content and passing standard current with entry-level practice. A PDF of the 2007 NCLEX-RN Test Plan is available free of charge from the NCSBN Web site (https://www.ncsbn.org/RN_Test_Plan_2007_Web.pdf).

Hello Everyone

Wow, I haven't been able to interact on the Blog, since starting N4! I have a minute to breath, so I figured I would say, "Hi" to you all. It's kind of weird being without the other 40 of you, but I di-gress. Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day.

Can you read this

I found this interesting. I was amazed with how fast and easily I was able to read this, probably because I have a child that spells like this. See if you can do it too.

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Neuro Tests from Test Bank

Hi All, here are the Neuro tests from the Test Bank.............Hey, look at the bright side, 2 exams down and only 4 to go...........There is also some Neuro Info. on docushare I will try to include it here.

NEURO - CNS - PNS - HEAD INJURY AND SURGERY
Stimulating Coma Test
Neuro and cranial nerves quiz
Nervous System Assessment Test
Seizure Q
Test-Brain Problems
CNS trouble Test
Neuro Test
PNS Test
Seizure Test
Alzheimers and Dementia Quiz
Chronic Neuro Problems Quiz
Stroke test
ICP Neuro quiz
Another Neuro test
ICP and Head Injuries test
ICP and Cerebral Bleeding test
Brain Attack test
Cranial Conundrum test

Here is the docushare link:
http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/View/Collection-5039

I found 4, Cranial Nerves, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Dz, and Stroke

Great Power Point on Immunology......

Hi All,

Happy Saturday reading...........for those of you who have not found it, here is a link to an awsome power point on Immunology that was put together by Caralee Bromme. There is great and easy to understand information in this presentation...........Enjoy!!

Immunity Info- This is a large file. It will take time to down load. Read the note section for more info.

ATI Books

I got a message from the nursing office in my delta email that the ATI books will be there Monday to pick up. It says that they are $79 this semester and bring your receipt. Does anyone know if you are in the grant program what we do? Do we get a receipt or note from them?

Susan

Student Nursing Association

Meeting: February 5, 2007

Locke 314 1:00pm

Nursing Success Tips & Tricks!

Come see what it takes to get through the nursing class you are in and the tricks to making it happen successfully:

Play a part and pay it forward…
Share what you know with those that are where you were.

Elections! Elections!

Now seeking interested students for the offices of:
President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Train with the current officer through this semester - take your position and train the next class through next semester.
Great leadership opportunities and looks great on your resume!


Special Guest: 24 Hour Fitness representative Brandon will be at the meeting to offer a special SNA discount!!
It’s difficult to schedule time for PE classes with the Nursing schedule;
Make sure that you keep your physical health a priority.

All nursing students welcome
Pizza and free Raffles for SNA Gear!!

a little immunology info

http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/Get/Document-61672/Immunity%20information.doc

another source for oxy-hemogl. curve.......

I found this helpful in addition to our Text........


http://www.ccmtutorials.com/rs/oxygen/page06.htm

GREAT INFO........

Hey There, me again I found this information on the recently graduated nurses blog..........Bonnie Boss had posted it getting ready for the resp. exam in N4.

N4 Random thoughts on Acid Base
These are just little thought trails.
It can make it easier to see cause and effects of abnormal findings.
It can sometimes help to break down difficult concepts.
If you want to know why you see S/Sx, break them down until it make sense.

Resp. Alkalosis Seen in bloodIncreased ventilation (hyperventilation)= decreased CO2 decreased CO2 = reduced H2CO3,
reduced H2CO3 = reduced HC03 and H+,
reduced HC03 and H = increased pH,
increased pH = Alkalosis,
reduced H+ in blood causes H+ to leave cells (down concentration gradient)
= increased H+ In blood, causes K+ to enter cells to maintain electrical balance results = Hypokalemia,
decreased CO2 = hypocapnia, hypocapnia causes cerebral and peripheral vasoconstriction, cerebral and peripheral vasoconstriction = reduced cerebral and peripheral blood flow,
reduced cerebral and peripheral blood flow = reduced Ca2+ ionization,
reduced Ca2+ ionization= hypocalcemia,
hypocalcemia = dizziness, decreasing LOC, hyperreflexia, carpo/pedal spasm, tetany, arrhythmias, seizure, coma,
Hypocapnia overexcites medulla, pons and parts of ANS (autonomic NS)
= increasing anxiety, diaphoresis, dyspnea, alternating periods of apnea and hyperventilation, dizziness, tingling of fingers and toes
Hypocapnia stims carotid & aortic bodies and medulla
= increased Heart Rate, Respiratory Acidosis,
Hypercapnia = increased CO2, increased CO2 = increased H+,
increased H+ = cerebral vasodilation,
cerebral vasodilation = increased cerebral blood flow,
increased cerebral blood flow = cerebral edema,
cerebral edema = headache, CNS depression, confusion, lethargy, nausea, vomiting Hypoventillation = increased CO2,
increased CO2 (+H2O) = increased H2CO3,
increased H2CO3 = increased H+ and HCO3,
increased H+ and CO2 causes hemoglobin to buffer by dumping O2 and picking up CO2 and H+ (2,3 DPG) = decreased O2 SAT ( saturation of hemoglobin)etc..........

Fluid Shift Document.......

Hi Again,

I found this document on fluid shifts and thought it simplified it nicely without all the "Fluff".........See if you like it !

http://faculty.ccri.edu/pmoberg/fluid_facts.htm

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