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Five
'Must-haves' for Nursing Students' Future
Success
Health care delivery is
transforming before our eyes and nursing
schools are working to prepare their
students for the future. Along with the
fundamentals of good nursing care, experts
point to new "must-have" characteristics
and skills that will help student nurses
meet future nursing challenges.
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Each issue, Next Stop: Nursing
will feature sample questions from the NCLEX-RN,
provided by our partner, The
College Network.
Question: The
nurse is planning to administer furosemide (Lasix)
40 mg IV directly. The nurse uses which of the
following techniques in administering this
medication?
A. Pushes
the medication rapidly
B.
Gives the medication
slowly diluted in 50 mL of NS
C.
Injects the medication slowly over two to three
minutes
D.
Dilutes the medication with sterile water and
inject over five minutes
Question: To
prevent the spread of hepatitis A virus (HAV)
infection the nurse is especially careful when
A.
Disposing of food
trays
B.
Emptying the bed pan
C.
Taking an oral
temperature
D.
Changing IV
tubing
Answers
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Nursing
Schools Explore Their Creative Side
To meet the needs of a growing population
with increasingly complex health care needs, the
nursing workforce of the future will need to be
prepared...for almost anything. So nursing schools
are getting creative.
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more
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Graduate nursing student Cassie Applegate
offers insights, answers questions and invites
comments on the nursing school experience.
Nursing
Instructors: Teaching and Inspiring
the Next Generation
Nursing instructors have a unique calling
to impart what they have learned in the field to
student nurses. They take clinical experience and
knowledge and pass it on to the next generation.
What makes some more inspirational
than others?
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more
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Definition
of the Day
anisopiesis
Unequal arterial
blood pressure on the two
sides of the body.
Source: Stedman's
Medical Dictionary
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Labor
and Delivery Nurses Key in Life's Most
Important Moments
Labor and delivery nurses have
the unique opportunity to work with
families during some of the most important
moments of their lives and to care for
mothers as they go through the childbirth
process.
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5 Tips for Success in
2013
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Find more tips and
resources
on
NurseZone's
Student
Nurse page!
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 Outline
Your Goals for the Rest of the Year.
What do you want to
accomplish before the end of 2013? Whether
it's passing the NCLEX or working out more,
the best way to reach your goals is to write
them down and then share them with others.
Document your success and
shortfalls along the way to stay on track
and make these goals a reality!
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 Make
Your Health a Priority. Life can be stressful and hectic as
a nursing student, but that is no reason to
neglect your health. Make a fresh change with
a new exercise program or aim to eat at
least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a
day. Adopting a healthy lifestyle will help
you excel in both nursing school and life.
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 Find
a Mentor. Enlisting
the guidance and support of a mentor can
make your journey through nursing school
that much more enjoyable. Ask a teacher,
nursing friend or colleague about mentorship
programs that are available through national
organizations and hospitals.
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 Banish
Stress. Incorporate
simple relaxation techniques into your daily
routine. Simple changes to your lifestyle
such as trying that yoga class you've always wanted
to drop into, or even creating a more
structured schedule can help you manage
stress.
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 Reconnect
with Friends and Family.
For your academic and
personal success, take time to nurture
relationships. The life of a nursing student
is exciting, busy and overwhelming--so make
sure you share your adventures with a
loved one! Schedule a study break with
someone you haven't connected with in awhile
and you may be surprised by the fresh
perspective you gain.
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What would you like to see in Next
Stop: Nursing?
Please send your comments and
suggestions to contact@nursezone.com.
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