~check it out~

I wanted to share a website called citationmachine.net and it makes it easier to cite references just pick the style you want APA, MLA etc. and then pick the type of source you want to cite, journal article, book etc. and enter the information and PRESTO your citing is done. I gotta give credit where credit is due, Travis told me about this website a couple of semesters ago and I've been using it ever since. I hope this makes it a little easier for everyone else.

~Fatima~

NCLEX Question of the Week!

The nurse manager of the maternal-child unit is evaluating how well the unit met the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) standard of starting a cesarean section within 30 minutes of the decision for surgery. What is the best way for the nurse manager to assess if the standard is met?

1. Do a chart review for documentation of time of decision and time surgery began and compare
to the national standard.

2. Interview the nurses involved in the case as to how long it took from decision to surgery.

3. Assume that all emergency cesarean sections are done within the recommended 30 minutes.

4. Ask the obstetricians how long it took from the time they ordered the surgery until they
made the first cut.

Pren Hall's NCLEX Question of the Week

What Do You See Nurse?

I had to repost this. I found it on the 2nd semester blog, posted by Randy. I am not sure who wrote it though. I thought it was appropriate for all of us to keep in mind since dealing with elderly clients in a hospital setting is fairly new for most of us.

What Do You See Nurse?

What do you see, nurse, what do you see?
What are you thinking when you look at me?
A crabbed old women, not very wise
Uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes.
Who dribbles her food and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice, "I do wish you'd try."
Who seems to not notice the things that you do
And forever is losing a stocking or shoe.
Who unresisting or not, lets you do as you will
With bathing or feeding, the long day to fill
Is that what you're thinking, is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, you're not looking at me.
I'll tell you who I am as I sit there so still.
As I move at your bidding, as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of ten with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters who love one another.
A young girl at sixteen with wings on her feet
A bride soon at twenty--my heart gives a leap
Remembering the vows I promised to keep.
At twenty-five, now, I have young of my own
Who need me to build a secure happy home.
A women of thirty, my young now grow fast
Bound to each other with ties that should last.
At forty my young now will soon be gone,
But my man stays beside me to see I don't mourn.
At fifty once more babies play round my knee.
Again we know children, my loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead.
I look at the future, I shudder with dread.
For my young are all busy rearing young of their own.
I'm an old woman now and nature is cruel.
Tis her just to make old age look like a fool.
The body it crumbles, grace and vigor depart.
There is now just a stone where I once was a heart.
But inside this old carcass a young girl still dwells.
And now and again my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys, I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living life all over again.
I think of the years all to few-- gone so fast.
And accept the stark fact that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, nurse, open and see.
Not a crabbed old women--look closer--SEE ME.

Quiz on pain !!!

Just wanted to let everyone know the mrs. semillo posted a study guide for this quiz. You can find it on docushare! Happy Studying :)

Test Taking Strategies

* Are you able to eliminate all but two choices on exams and always seem to choose the wrong answer?

* Do you find yourself over analyzing each question?

* Do you want to learn what key points to remember when taking an exam in the Nursing Program?

If you answered yes to any of these questions mark you calendar for…


What: Workshop on Test Taking Strategies

Where: Locke 313

When: Thursday March 29th

Time: 12:30 to 3:30 (open workshop-come when you can)

Facilitated By: Bonnie Boss, RN and Debbie Vogel, RN


For Further Details Contact:

Nursing Student Success Program

(209) 954-5445
Locke 304

NCLEX Question of the Week!

For the week of 03.19.07

A client has been started on a long term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following comments by the client indicate the need for further teaching?

1. "I will keep a weekly weight record."
2. "I will take medication with food."
3. "I will stop taking the medication for 1 week every month."
4. "I will eat foods high in potassium."

English 33 A Follow-up Meeting

I just wanted to remind all of you English 33 A students about our second follow-up session tomorrow, Monday, March 19th. We will be meeting in Locke 314 again. Please come by between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 p.m. We'll be discussing ways to approach your Nursing 2 textbook. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Lynne Swanson

NCLEX Question of the Week!

The most effective nursing intervention to prevent atelectasis from developing in a post-operative client is to

1. maintain adequate hydration

2. assist client to turn, deep breathe, and cough

3. ambulate client within 12 hours

4. splint incision

Posted by Mrs. Semillo on docushare

09 March 2007

The course schedule for Nursing 2 is available. Please go to the Nursing 2 folder:
http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/View/Collection-6891

Also, the Instructional Manual for Nursing 2 should be available in the Bookstore.

Lecture notes should follow soon.

Sorry for the delay.

Have a good weekend.

Mrs. Semillo

Workshop offered Thurs 3/15

Come and attend a workshop with New Grads Bonnie Boss and Deborah Vogel which will cover test and study strategies using your critical thinking skills. This will be a learn by practice session with lots of group interaction. Bring your brain, common sense and a sense of humor.

The student success program will have a room for us on Thurs 3/15 at 1300-1500ish. This should give you a chance to get some lunch after your class before attending (we will probably be a little early and plan on leaving late).

Unfortunately our schedules were not as open and available as we were hoping that they might be after graduation for lots of tutoring but we still want to help out if we can. Bring your questions for those who have been there, done that and survived.

NCLEX Question of the Week!

for the week of 03.05.07

An ambulatory client reports edema during the day in his feet and ankles that disappears while sleeping at night. What is the most appropriate follow-up question for the nurse to ask?

1. "Have you had a recent heart attack?"
2. "Do you become short of breath during your normal daily activities?"
3. "How many pillows do you use at night to sleep comfortably?"
4. "Do you smoke?"

Assigned Reading for Thursday?

Does anyone know which chapters we are supposed to be reading for this coming thursday? There were none scheduled (or at least listed on the schedule), only those for skills lab. I've been asking, and a few people have asked me...

Final Study Guide

The study guide for the final is on Docushare. Happy studying!

http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dsweb/View/Collection-5401