I want to say thanks for the thoughts, well wishes and prayers. Other than using occasional eye drops and needing to get my contact lens and glasses prescriptions changed the first of January, I am back in the seeing world and am very grateful for it.
Lessons learned
Nursing school can make you blind
Studying is overrated
Friends are priceless
My husband Dave is a darned good nurse
Monday, December 18, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Bonnie
Hi everyone, if you have called or emailed Bonnie please do not think that she is just ignoring you. She has developed a bad inflammation of both her eyes and can’t see at all. She was seen in ER today instead of doing clinical. (A clinical experience of the bad kind.) She is on bed rest till the end of the week and WILL NOT be available by phone or email. If you need help with something, or have a question call me at (916) 600-7074 or email me at shadowphoenix56@sbcglobal.net. I will do my best to help you out. I do need to hear from Christine Moles!! Please be sensitive to Bonnie’s needs and not bother her at this time! Thank you.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
N6 Hot Air May Be an Effective Nonchemical Treatment of Head Lice
Hey you N6ers, check this out. It sounds like a really promising way to eradicate the head lice problem without the time and mess from traditional methods. Check the comments to read this article or follow the link to see it yourself.
New headlice Tx
New headlice Tx
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Cardiac Test
OH MY GOSH!!! Would someone out there in "we've passed N7-Land" please tell me that they didn't have an acute MI of their own from the Cardiac test??? I studied and got the hemodynamics down cold and looked at that test & thought "did I study the right stuff?" I'm so scared to see what my grade is!.......... would somebody please email me and tell me that I can survive this? I'm going down!!!!!
Friday, October 20, 2006
Trade Books
Hey N6ers,
Anyone interested in trading books????? I have the Thelans critical care and the syllabus.
If you rather sell your book thats fine. Please let me know.
Fazia@comcast.com
Anyone interested in trading books????? I have the Thelans critical care and the syllabus.
If you rather sell your book thats fine. Please let me know.
Fazia@comcast.com
Thursday, October 19, 2006
CONGRATS!!!!!
We are so awesome guys!!! 100% pass rate for N7!!!! Take a deep breath and get for for N6 (ha ha!)
Just a reminder...I NEED PICTURES STILL..... I know that there are those of you that have some for me still and I want to make sure nobody is left out of our slide show. Okay
Enjoy your weekend.
Just a reminder...I NEED PICTURES STILL..... I know that there are those of you that have some for me still and I want to make sure nobody is left out of our slide show. Okay
Enjoy your weekend.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Need Supplemental Help?
Hey y'all. I have just struck paydirt with learning links for tutorials, quizzes, charts, graphs, slide shows, animations, simulations and anything else you can think of to help your individual learning style. This is a great find for visual and kinisthetic learners.
This link will take you to a medical site that has 9 pages of links. Each page has around 100 links. Check it out and share anything that you find helpful with the rest of us.
Medical Learning Links
The Student Nurse's Prayer
Dear Lord: I know we go through this every day but please give me the knowledge
as to why I actually wanted to go to nursing school.
Lord, give me the strength to make it through
those boring three hour lectures without falling asleep.
Lord, please give me the patience to make it through twelve hour clinicals
with instructors that can't just give you the right answer
and on the same note, give the nurses the ability to remember
what it was like to be a student and give us just a little more respect.
Lord, give me the endurance to read all the assigned readings
and be able to remember it when I am taking a test with four right answers.
Lord, give my family and friends the ability to realize
I really am on the edge of insanity.
Finally, Lord, give me the vision to see that one day I will be a real nurse
and I will never have to wear this ugly uniform again.
by Meredith Joyner
Inspirational Page
as to why I actually wanted to go to nursing school.
Lord, give me the strength to make it through
those boring three hour lectures without falling asleep.
Lord, please give me the patience to make it through twelve hour clinicals
with instructors that can't just give you the right answer
and on the same note, give the nurses the ability to remember
what it was like to be a student and give us just a little more respect.
Lord, give me the endurance to read all the assigned readings
and be able to remember it when I am taking a test with four right answers.
Lord, give my family and friends the ability to realize
I really am on the edge of insanity.
Finally, Lord, give me the vision to see that one day I will be a real nurse
and I will never have to wear this ugly uniform again.
by Meredith Joyner
Inspirational Page
Monday, October 02, 2006
Morning Glory
ADVANCE Online’s favorite nurse-humorist, Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal, RN, returns with another hilarious look at life both on and off the clock.
By Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal, RN
When I was growing up, my father woke us up some mornings.
He would come into our rooms singing:
"Good morning to you, good morning to you, we’re all in our places with bright shining faces, oh what a good way to start a new day!"
Other days my mother would wake us up singing:
"Hey, what do you know, 'tis morning already, here comes the sun . . ."
What nice parents I had!
Well, until I turned 15 anyway. I don’t know what happened to them then. They got better again later, about the time I turned 20, I think. Guess they just had a bad spell for a few years.
Having been awakened in such a pleasant way every day of my formative years you will probably be pretty certain that I make sure my children start their days off in a similar way.
I would like for you to think so, in fact I encourage it.
Imagine, me, up, scrubbed, dressed in an I Love Lucy morning outfit carrying a tray into each of my children with something hot and sweet to drink and a bud vase with a daffodil festively bobbing its head along the way.
Go on thinking that.
Just don’t bet any large amounts of money on it.
Mornings around here are not unpleasant, depending on your tolerance for noise and hullabaloo, but they don’t start off with singing.
Here’s how it is typically, on a day I don’t work. Because when I do work I leave early and I have no idea how they get bathed and dressed and fed without me.
Both my husband and I are early risers. Typically I will have been up long enough in the morning to have become pretty deeply involved in some project before it is time to wake the kids up.
Then I will suddenly realize that it is ten minutes until 7 a.m. and we are late. I screech, “Why?!” because I usually don’t want to quit what I am doing.
So, instead of singing "Good morning to you” when I enter my children’s bedrooms, I usually shriek:
"Wake up! Feet on the floor! You’re late!"
I think this is a very effective way to wake the children up.
Not only does it rouse them, but it scares the pudding out of them and their little hearts pitty-pat from 60 beats a minute straight to a respectable 160 beats a minute.
This is bound to be good for their cardiovascular health. Plus they get a massive dose of good old vitamin A— as in adrenaline — right off the bat. This has the happy side effect of completely clearing their heads of any residual sleepiness. They are up, they are pumped and they are ready for battle.
Forget OJ. The double shot of fight or flight juice my kids get is a great way for them to start the day.
Not only are they wide awake and raring to go, but they are also in the right mind set for the great Bathroom Battle. We have an old house with nice big bedrooms and lots of sunshine and windows and a great big yard — and one shower.
We have tried to compensate for this with an enormous water heater, but you still don’t want to be the last guy in line.
Things are a little better now that the girls are gone most of the time. They took the art of make-up application to new heights, often taking upwards of 30 minutes to perfect the all natural look they preferred.
With them gone there is much more time available for the boys to do whatever it is they do in there that takes so long. I know for a fact that they are not spending all that time on their teeth.
Every day as they start to leave the house I kiss them and then I ask, "Did you brush your teeth?" Every single day they get the same shocked look on their faces.
"Teeth?! Do I have teeth? Am I supposed to, what was that word you used, brush them? Oh my! Whod’ve thunk?"
And then off they pound, up the stairs (which surely cannot survive too many more years of such violent use) to the one bathroom where they shove and elbow and insult each other, splash water and gargle noisily and, I am pretty sure, wet those brushes, give each other a conspiratorial wink and pound back down and out the door.
“Have a nice day!”
Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal works in the trauma ICU at Oklahoma City Medical Center.
By Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal, RN
When I was growing up, my father woke us up some mornings.
He would come into our rooms singing:
"Good morning to you, good morning to you, we’re all in our places with bright shining faces, oh what a good way to start a new day!"
Other days my mother would wake us up singing:
"Hey, what do you know, 'tis morning already, here comes the sun . . ."
What nice parents I had!
Well, until I turned 15 anyway. I don’t know what happened to them then. They got better again later, about the time I turned 20, I think. Guess they just had a bad spell for a few years.
Having been awakened in such a pleasant way every day of my formative years you will probably be pretty certain that I make sure my children start their days off in a similar way.
I would like for you to think so, in fact I encourage it.
Imagine, me, up, scrubbed, dressed in an I Love Lucy morning outfit carrying a tray into each of my children with something hot and sweet to drink and a bud vase with a daffodil festively bobbing its head along the way.
Go on thinking that.
Just don’t bet any large amounts of money on it.
Mornings around here are not unpleasant, depending on your tolerance for noise and hullabaloo, but they don’t start off with singing.
Here’s how it is typically, on a day I don’t work. Because when I do work I leave early and I have no idea how they get bathed and dressed and fed without me.
Both my husband and I are early risers. Typically I will have been up long enough in the morning to have become pretty deeply involved in some project before it is time to wake the kids up.
Then I will suddenly realize that it is ten minutes until 7 a.m. and we are late. I screech, “Why?!” because I usually don’t want to quit what I am doing.
So, instead of singing "Good morning to you” when I enter my children’s bedrooms, I usually shriek:
"Wake up! Feet on the floor! You’re late!"
I think this is a very effective way to wake the children up.
Not only does it rouse them, but it scares the pudding out of them and their little hearts pitty-pat from 60 beats a minute straight to a respectable 160 beats a minute.
This is bound to be good for their cardiovascular health. Plus they get a massive dose of good old vitamin A— as in adrenaline — right off the bat. This has the happy side effect of completely clearing their heads of any residual sleepiness. They are up, they are pumped and they are ready for battle.
Forget OJ. The double shot of fight or flight juice my kids get is a great way for them to start the day.
Not only are they wide awake and raring to go, but they are also in the right mind set for the great Bathroom Battle. We have an old house with nice big bedrooms and lots of sunshine and windows and a great big yard — and one shower.
We have tried to compensate for this with an enormous water heater, but you still don’t want to be the last guy in line.
Things are a little better now that the girls are gone most of the time. They took the art of make-up application to new heights, often taking upwards of 30 minutes to perfect the all natural look they preferred.
With them gone there is much more time available for the boys to do whatever it is they do in there that takes so long. I know for a fact that they are not spending all that time on their teeth.
Every day as they start to leave the house I kiss them and then I ask, "Did you brush your teeth?" Every single day they get the same shocked look on their faces.
"Teeth?! Do I have teeth? Am I supposed to, what was that word you used, brush them? Oh my! Whod’ve thunk?"
And then off they pound, up the stairs (which surely cannot survive too many more years of such violent use) to the one bathroom where they shove and elbow and insult each other, splash water and gargle noisily and, I am pretty sure, wet those brushes, give each other a conspiratorial wink and pound back down and out the door.
“Have a nice day!”
Elizabeth Bussey Sowdal works in the trauma ICU at Oklahoma City Medical Center.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Nursing 1 Review Shima 402
Test Review will be done by Caralee and Fernisa at 2:30 on Tuesday (Tomorrow), September 26th. This is for your test on Thursday.
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Issues with burning the disk
N6-Hey there, I'm having issues with burning the disk. I have successfully burned a couple, but I don't know what the deal is. So, If you would like to borrow my disk and burn one yourself or if there is someone else out there who would be willing to burn it, please feel free. Sorry! I tried!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Some of the cardiac drugs
Hey I found a pretty decent site regarding some of this stuff. I really like things to be broken down easier than our books. Kinda like give me the meat without all the fluff.....
http://www.muhealth.org/~pharm204/cardiovascular_drugs.html
Hope it helps
Cher
http://www.muhealth.org/~pharm204/cardiovascular_drugs.html
Hope it helps
Cher
Friday, September 15, 2006
Correction N6 people
I dont know what I was thinking--There is only 1 of the N7 disks, so I don't need 2 just 1. (don't mind me, I just work here & I'm having a nervous breakdown!)
Thursday, September 07, 2006
N6 People
Hey there--I have the disks. If you would like a copy please email me at RobbyGirl1@mac.com and/or bring 2 disks to class on Monday (or whenever) and I'll burn them for you. :)
Monday, September 04, 2006
Critical Care Tutorial
Here are the Shock Key Points from the Critical Care Tutorials
1. Blood Pressure is Cardiac Output multiplied by Peripheral Resistance.
2. Cardiac Output is Heart Rate times Stroke Volume.
3. Hypotension is caused by either inadequate Cardiac Output or inadequate Peripheral Resistance
4. Heart Rate, Stroke Volume and Total Peripheral Resistance exist in dynamic equilibrium: these interactions maintain blood pressure. If one of the three becomes abnormal, the other two compensate. This represents the cardiovascular physiologic reserve.
5. Hypotension is an indication of 1) an abnormality of Heart Rate, Stroke Volume or Peripheral Resistance, & 2) failure of the others to compensate.
6. Shock is acute circulatory failure leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and end organ injury: it classified as being due to malfunction of 1) the Pump (cardiogenic), 2 ) the Tubing (distributive), or 3) the Fluid (hypovolemic).
7. The heart rate is a fundamental element of hypotension both in terms of cause (tachyarrhythmias / bradyarrhythmias) and compensation – hypotension should be accompanied by a tachycardia.
8. Low Stroke volume is caused by a problem with reception or a problem with ejection.
9. Problems with reception are: inadequate venous return or cardiac inflow obstruction.
10. Fluid loss is caused by either absolute hypovolemia (e.g. blood loss) or relative hypovolemia (“third spacing”).
11. Cardiac inflow obstruction is caused by a pericardial (tamponade) or intrathoracic process (PEEP), or a lesion within the heart itself (mitral stenosis).
12. Problems with ejection include pump failure (ischemia, overload, contusion, inflammation) and outflow obstruction (embolism, aortic stenosis, aortic crossclamps).
13. Shock caused by low peripheral vascular resistance is caused by loss of tonic vasoconstriction (vasoplegia), due to sympathectomy, anaphylaxis or sepsis, leading to relative hypovolemia.
14. Vasodilation associated with septic shock occurs due to increased synthesis of nitric oxide, activation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle, and deficiency of vasopressin.
1. Blood Pressure is Cardiac Output multiplied by Peripheral Resistance.
2. Cardiac Output is Heart Rate times Stroke Volume.
3. Hypotension is caused by either inadequate Cardiac Output or inadequate Peripheral Resistance
4. Heart Rate, Stroke Volume and Total Peripheral Resistance exist in dynamic equilibrium: these interactions maintain blood pressure. If one of the three becomes abnormal, the other two compensate. This represents the cardiovascular physiologic reserve.
5. Hypotension is an indication of 1) an abnormality of Heart Rate, Stroke Volume or Peripheral Resistance, & 2) failure of the others to compensate.
6. Shock is acute circulatory failure leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and end organ injury: it classified as being due to malfunction of 1) the Pump (cardiogenic), 2 ) the Tubing (distributive), or 3) the Fluid (hypovolemic).
7. The heart rate is a fundamental element of hypotension both in terms of cause (tachyarrhythmias / bradyarrhythmias) and compensation – hypotension should be accompanied by a tachycardia.
8. Low Stroke volume is caused by a problem with reception or a problem with ejection.
9. Problems with reception are: inadequate venous return or cardiac inflow obstruction.
10. Fluid loss is caused by either absolute hypovolemia (e.g. blood loss) or relative hypovolemia (“third spacing”).
11. Cardiac inflow obstruction is caused by a pericardial (tamponade) or intrathoracic process (PEEP), or a lesion within the heart itself (mitral stenosis).
12. Problems with ejection include pump failure (ischemia, overload, contusion, inflammation) and outflow obstruction (embolism, aortic stenosis, aortic crossclamps).
13. Shock caused by low peripheral vascular resistance is caused by loss of tonic vasoconstriction (vasoplegia), due to sympathectomy, anaphylaxis or sepsis, leading to relative hypovolemia.
14. Vasodilation associated with septic shock occurs due to increased synthesis of nitric oxide, activation of ATP-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle, and deficiency of vasopressin.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Some Helps for N7
Ok you N7 SNs. I am going to put Christine Moles on the spot (sorry) and give her 4 CD copies of N7 helps to burn and pass around. There is lots of misc. help, samples, and audio for your perusal. Collected from various sources.
I also recommend that you check out this site!
Critical Care Tutorials
These tutorials are short and sweet and break all of the difficult concepts of N7 into easy to understand packets.
I read the respiratory section the night before our test and scored really high. (hint, hint)
Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Ok you N7 SNs. I am going to put Christine Moles on the spot (sorry) and give her 4 CD copies of N7 helps to burn and pass around. There is lots of misc. help, samples, and audio for your perusal. Collected from various sources.
I also recommend that you check out this site!
Critical Care Tutorials
These tutorials are short and sweet and break all of the difficult concepts of N7 into easy to understand packets.
I read the respiratory section the night before our test and scored really high. (hint, hint)
Do yourself a favor and check it out!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
BIG BIG OOPS !!!!!!!!
I have been working on giving our test bank a face lift for the past few weeks. I have fixed all of the links, made titles for easy test link ID, rearranged the order and colors, etc.
but then...........
I got so excited and relieved to be finally finished that I accidentally hit the wrong key and deleted the whole bank out the Blog's existence.
Fortunatly, I have been keeping an updated copy on a word doc just in case (I know myself too well), but I do not know how to get it back to that exact moment in time to have all links to the bank still work. So I have reposted it in our January 2005 archives.
NEW TEST BANK
I have attempted to fix all of the recent links to the bank that I can find or have access to, but I can't fix all the links or the bookmarks that some of you may have made. Please let me know if you find any bad links.
I'm Sorry!
Have a nice day.
Bonnie
Friday, August 11, 2006
Face lift for the test bank
The Test Bank is currently under construction to clean up the appearance and to organize it better. You are still able to use it. Keep watching for changes and please bear with me. Thanks!TEST BANK
Attention to all blog administrators, please do not change the posting dates of any tests or quizes. If they are moved to another date or location the link in the Bank will no longer be valid.
I am checking all of the links right now and making the Links easier to read. This is my pre-school goal.
Hello All,
My friend Sara would like to sell her Delta Nursing sweatshirt. It's in excellent condition. Worn maybe 10 times max. She is asking $30.00 for it. It's a men's medium (She neglected to try it on when she got it), navy blue. You can email her directly if interested or have any further questions about it at scooter321@comcast.net .
My friend Sara would like to sell her Delta Nursing sweatshirt. It's in excellent condition. Worn maybe 10 times max. She is asking $30.00 for it. It's a men's medium (She neglected to try it on when she got it), navy blue. You can email her directly if interested or have any further questions about it at scooter321@comcast.net .
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
The new semester's nursing blog has been created!
Do you know what this means? This will be the first time in the history of Delta's nursing history (that I know of anyway) that all 4 nursing semesters will be connected together in virtual cooperation and study!
This means that you are now virtual Grandbloggers!
Go check them out and watch as their blog develops.
1st Semester
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006
What a beautiful day we had today at Paramount's Great America! The weather wasn't too hot, or too cold...we were all able to enjoy the water rides, as well as the coasters! Katheryn and her daughter shot Chuck and his family with the water sprayers, they got pretty soaked! Tim and his family ended up right behind our boat, and they ended up soaking wet too! Julie Kay looked pretty in her hat, and her family was as sweet as she is!! Bonnie, Debbie and Michelle from the semester ahead of us came, and had a fun time too! This is just some of the happy memories of today....There were lots of pictures taken, which will be used in our slide show come graduation! There were lots a kids, lotsa famalies...and lots and lots of fun had! Thank you to everyone for coming, we needed a day out to laugh and have fun..and that we did! See you all at the next outing!
Friday, June 09, 2006
N7 Tentative Reading Schedule
OK Y'all, due to multiple requests for the reading schedule for N7, I will tell what ours was. You are going to love this class. This is where it all comes together. We had a 100% pass rate.
Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Medsurg Book
Unit 1: Orientation to Acute Nursing Care
A. Review of Critical Thinking in the Nursing Process, pp.1-15
Critical Care Nursing, pp. 1758-1762
B. Review - Stress, Coping and Adaptation, pp. 112-129
C. Review - Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, pp. 330-358
Review - Infusion Therapy
D. Neurological System Trauma: Head and SCI, pp. 1491-1511, pp.1610-1631
Unit 2: Acute Cardiovascular Nursing
A. Review of CVS A&P and Assessment, pp.756-776
B. Basic Electrocardiogram Interpretation, pp. 861-885
C. Hemodynamic Monitoring, pp. 1762-1776
D. CAD and Acute MI (Acute Coronary Syndrome), pp. 799-837
E. Congestive Heart Failure, pp. 839-859
F. Cardiogenic Shock, pp. 1796-1798
Unit 3: Acute Respiratory Nursing
A. Review of Respiratory System A&P and Assessment, pp.550-556
B. Review of Acid Base Balance, pp. 330-358
C. Acute Respiratory Insufficiency/Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, pp. 1824-1844
D. Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation, pp. 1776-1794
E. Chest Trauma, pp. 618-626
Unit 4: Physiologic Shock and Multisystem Failure
A. Shock Syndrome and Shock Pathophysiology, pp. 1815-1822
B. Complications in Shock: Acute Renal Failure, pp.1210-1217
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy, pp. 729-732
C. Nursing Management: Burns, pp. 515-540
OK Y'all, due to multiple requests for the reading schedule for N7, I will tell what ours was. You are going to love this class. This is where it all comes together. We had a 100% pass rate.
Good luck and enjoy the ride!
Medsurg Book
Unit 1: Orientation to Acute Nursing Care
A. Review of Critical Thinking in the Nursing Process, pp.1-15
Critical Care Nursing, pp. 1758-1762
B. Review - Stress, Coping and Adaptation, pp. 112-129
C. Review - Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, pp. 330-358
Review - Infusion Therapy
D. Neurological System Trauma: Head and SCI, pp. 1491-1511, pp.1610-1631
Unit 2: Acute Cardiovascular Nursing
A. Review of CVS A&P and Assessment, pp.756-776
B. Basic Electrocardiogram Interpretation, pp. 861-885
C. Hemodynamic Monitoring, pp. 1762-1776
D. CAD and Acute MI (Acute Coronary Syndrome), pp. 799-837
E. Congestive Heart Failure, pp. 839-859
F. Cardiogenic Shock, pp. 1796-1798
Unit 3: Acute Respiratory Nursing
A. Review of Respiratory System A&P and Assessment, pp.550-556
B. Review of Acid Base Balance, pp. 330-358
C. Acute Respiratory Insufficiency/Failure, Pulmonary Embolism, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, pp. 1824-1844
D. Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation, pp. 1776-1794
E. Chest Trauma, pp. 618-626
Unit 4: Physiologic Shock and Multisystem Failure
A. Shock Syndrome and Shock Pathophysiology, pp. 1815-1822
B. Complications in Shock: Acute Renal Failure, pp.1210-1217
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy, pp. 729-732
C. Nursing Management: Burns, pp. 515-540
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Scrubs For Sale. cheap!
LIFE Brand. All pieces are Ceil Blue (for clinical). Brand New or worn only once.
4 items:
One-Pocket Top size medium.
Six-Pocket Cargo pants size small.
Two-Pocket Cargo pants size extra small.
Drawstring pants with one back pocket size small.
call Miranda 209-476-8271 or 707-246-8420
LIFE Brand. All pieces are Ceil Blue (for clinical). Brand New or worn only once.
4 items:
One-Pocket Top size medium.
Six-Pocket Cargo pants size small.
Two-Pocket Cargo pants size extra small.
Drawstring pants with one back pocket size small.
call Miranda 209-476-8271 or 707-246-8420
Friday, June 02, 2006
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Congratulations to the New 3rd Semester Nursing Students!
WOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Doesn't it feel good?
Great Job!
For your next semester heads up, check out our blog. Lots of helps!
If you want to get recharged and see that light at the end of the tunnel, come to the graduation pinning ceremony This Thurs, at 7pm In the Atherton Theater in the Locke Bldg. It will give you ideas of how to plan your own ceremony too.
WOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Doesn't it feel good?
Great Job!
For your next semester heads up, check out our blog. Lots of helps!
If you want to get recharged and see that light at the end of the tunnel, come to the graduation pinning ceremony This Thurs, at 7pm In the Atherton Theater in the Locke Bldg. It will give you ideas of how to plan your own ceremony too.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Friday, May 19, 2006
For those of you who will be joining us in Paramounts Great America....the tickets are here! I will have tickets with me, this Monday by the nursing office at 10 am. Please come and see me to pick up your envelope with your tickets..and some very important information, ie; directions etc. Bring some sunscreen, extra change of clothes for the kids, and patience ;)....We will all meet up at Great America.....please note there is a challenge on the table....DROP ZONE 12 O'clock...what? you aint no chicken r ya's? See you all on Monday!!!!
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Hello everybodyyyyyyy!!! For those of you going into N7 at St Joes...I have some things for you all! I work in SICU at St Joes and I put together some packets of daily documentation, lab results and the glucose "Portland Protocol". The latter, is difficult to get used to at first, the titration of insulin drips can seem complicated, but this protocol has worked very well for the ICU patients and once you get used to it...you will do really great with it. I have a Potassium supplement, and other familiar documents as well. I dont mind meeting with you guys to give you this paperwork and I could go over daily charting with you too...of course I am not an expert, so......DONT BLAME ME!! LOL...I would just like to offer my assistance with the paperwork and the charting to you guys..if you are interested, send me an email and we can meet up before school starts k? Take care..congrats everyone on a job well done this semester! We will all be "together again" on Friday!! :)
Friday, May 12, 2006
To all students...Today I was assigned to go to Family Ties recovery program, and although I learned alot, it was not a pleasant experience. This program is used to teach mothers and mothers to be, how to care for their children and live a functioning life style without drug or alcohol abuse. I learned that as of July 1st, the funding that supports this program will be cut thanks to our elected officials.
If you could help out in any way with donations, the facility will take anything. They are most needy of new born and infant clothing and supplies, although they could use anything such as adult clothing, childrens clothing, car seats, cribs, house hold items, kitchen utencils, and even baby formula.
After July 1st, it will cost the clients $85/day to belong to the program. For most of the clients that is near impossible since many are homeless and do not have jobs.
Please do what you can to help...any donation makes a difference!!!
If you could help out in any way with donations, the facility will take anything. They are most needy of new born and infant clothing and supplies, although they could use anything such as adult clothing, childrens clothing, car seats, cribs, house hold items, kitchen utencils, and even baby formula.
After July 1st, it will cost the clients $85/day to belong to the program. For most of the clients that is near impossible since many are homeless and do not have jobs.
Please do what you can to help...any donation makes a difference!!!
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Hello again...hmmm guess who? :) I am posting something to share with you guys...you deserve to know that this very special recognition was recieved by me, but dedicated to all of us :) Below is a copy of my speech, I wanted to share with you all....
I would like to first thank the Academic Senate for the opportunity to receive this award today. Thank you to Shelba Durston who nominated me for this award. Thank you to the wonderful FCHS staff and my nursing instructors who have inspired my creativity, and have allowed me to express my thoughts into writing. Thank you to my husband, my son, my daughter and my sister, without you all, I am but a blank page.
I called the Academic Senate office last week, and was informed that I could speak today, here I find myself, for once searching for words to replace the thoughts within my head. In regards to my writing, I will share with you something one of my fellow classmates said to me the other day, William says to me, “ I admire it that you write so well, I wish that I could say it the way you do. Then write it, and get the emotions out of people that you do.” To this, I will respond by sharing with you all that the greatest compliment received as a writer, is when someone reads your writings, then shares with you their appreciation for saying exactly how they were feeling, but couldn’t find the words. I have been blessed with the talent to express how we all feel not just as nursing students, but as humans. The many trials and jubilations, sadness, joys, fears, happiness, hopelessness, heartaches and hope that accompany life, join me as well as I care for my family, friends and my patients. All of these things have been an amazing experiences thus far, and I look forward to the future allotting me more stories to share with everyone. It is with great honor I accept the lessons that my patients have taught me, in turn it is with honor that I accept recognition on behalf of them, and my fellow students…for it is their voices, I am but an interpreter for us all.
In closing I would like to share with you a quote, one that expresses the hope that I have for each of you, Ralph Waldo Emerson…"Do not go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Thank you.
I would like to first thank the Academic Senate for the opportunity to receive this award today. Thank you to Shelba Durston who nominated me for this award. Thank you to the wonderful FCHS staff and my nursing instructors who have inspired my creativity, and have allowed me to express my thoughts into writing. Thank you to my husband, my son, my daughter and my sister, without you all, I am but a blank page.
I called the Academic Senate office last week, and was informed that I could speak today, here I find myself, for once searching for words to replace the thoughts within my head. In regards to my writing, I will share with you something one of my fellow classmates said to me the other day, William says to me, “ I admire it that you write so well, I wish that I could say it the way you do. Then write it, and get the emotions out of people that you do.” To this, I will respond by sharing with you all that the greatest compliment received as a writer, is when someone reads your writings, then shares with you their appreciation for saying exactly how they were feeling, but couldn’t find the words. I have been blessed with the talent to express how we all feel not just as nursing students, but as humans. The many trials and jubilations, sadness, joys, fears, happiness, hopelessness, heartaches and hope that accompany life, join me as well as I care for my family, friends and my patients. All of these things have been an amazing experiences thus far, and I look forward to the future allotting me more stories to share with everyone. It is with great honor I accept the lessons that my patients have taught me, in turn it is with honor that I accept recognition on behalf of them, and my fellow students…for it is their voices, I am but an interpreter for us all.
In closing I would like to share with you a quote, one that expresses the hope that I have for each of you, Ralph Waldo Emerson…"Do not go where the path may lead,
go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Thank you.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Summer is vast approaching..how incredible time is flying!! Before we know it, it will be....you got it... graduation day!!!! So keep an eye out in Sept/October of this year...we are putting together a "graduation committee"...we are in charge of our own graduation day guys...lets make it one to remember...many ideas are already on the table. I am very excited to tell you all that...the Atherton WILL be available..thank goodness! Thank you to Mary Neville...I threw a tissy fit when they said we couldnt use it, because of construction the month of our graduation :), so I am happy, and am sure you are all as well.
So...enjoy summer, come to Great America..there are still tickets available if you wanna come! Keep your eyes peeled for the grad planning team within the next 5-6 months!!!!
Julie Gornto....and others...here is the website for the summer work exp information. We do not have to re do the orientation, but all paperwork has to be turned in by June 9th. SJDC Internship/Work Experience Home Page
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Friday, April 14, 2006
SNA meeting coming up!
San Joaquin Delta College Student Nurse’s Association
Announces the next meeting of the SNA on
APRIL 24TH AT 1 P.M.
ROOM 313
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE
ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD
COME HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND COMPARE CLINICAL EXPERIANCES
THE SNA NEEDS YOU!!!!
Announces the next meeting of the SNA on
APRIL 24TH AT 1 P.M.
ROOM 313
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED
PRIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE
ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD
COME HAVE FUN, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND COMPARE CLINICAL EXPERIANCES
THE SNA NEEDS YOU!!!!
Friday, April 07, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Central Valley Kaiser Hiring events (FINALLY!!!!)
I am so sorry this took so long but I just got the info from her. Pass it on as you see fit.
Central Valley Hiring Event Alert: Anyone interested in joining Kaiser Permanente is encouraged to attend the following dates and times.
~Imaging, Behavioral/Mental Health, Lab, Nursing, Rehab Professionals, Respiratory
All job opportunities with Kaiser Permanente can be viewed on line at www.kp.org/jobs
April 18th, 2006 (8am to 5pm) -Stockton Medical Center
April 21st, 2006 -Manteca Medical Center (8am to 5pm)
April 26th - Modesto (Vintage Gardens/8am to 5pm)
I am so sorry this took so long but I just got the info from her. Pass it on as you see fit.
Central Valley Hiring Event Alert: Anyone interested in joining Kaiser Permanente is encouraged to attend the following dates and times.
~Imaging, Behavioral/Mental Health, Lab, Nursing, Rehab Professionals, Respiratory
All job opportunities with Kaiser Permanente can be viewed on line at www.kp.org/jobs
April 18th, 2006 (8am to 5pm) -Stockton Medical Center
April 21st, 2006 -Manteca Medical Center (8am to 5pm)
April 26th - Modesto (Vintage Gardens/8am to 5pm)
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Today I became an ICU Nurse
Hey guys! I had a job interview yesterday for the ICU at Lodi Memorial. I was officially hired as a student nurse in that department and have been assigned a preceptor who will be training me throughout the rest of the program and beyond. I am in!
Today I did my first ICU 12 hour shift and it was great! I will be going back tomorrow.
Hello there everybody! Saturday, May 27th is the Great America day. They have given us a special price of $23.00 per ticket. I am working with them right now on having a picnic lunch done. I need some input from some of you though...if we were to eat by ourselves, we would be spending alot anyways..they have lunches that range from 9.99 a piece and include all day ice cream and beverages...which sounded more economical to me. They have bigger packages that have bbq'd chicken etc...I will have a vote go out to you all two mondays from now. There will be a voting paper that will have two of the many options, you will pick one and I will collect the votes one week later....the highest amount of votes will decide which lunch option to chose from. The Monday following a flyer will be given to each of you with the price of ticket plus food option and you will tell me how many tickets you want and return the flyer to me, with your money. I hope you all will try to come, I know we will have a fun day!!!! See you all on Monday, the third with your voting options!!! :)
Mike,
Can you send me an invite to first semester blog? I wanted to give them some info. Thanks!!!
Cher
ckjt95@msn.com
Can you send me an invite to first semester blog? I wanted to give them some info. Thanks!!!
Cher
ckjt95@msn.com
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Does anyone want to sell their med/surg book or have an extra one? If so...here is the email of one student in first semester needing one.... aatiqa@gmail.com Also...anyone in N4 that wants to share their book with current n5 students? If so, please let Mrs. Ippolito know or bring to class on Monday...THANKS!!!!!
Let us look forward to some fun guys....I have arranged special ticket prices for us to all go to Great America for the day, the weekend after we finish up our rotations. I will have a sign up sheet going around in a few weeks so you can tell me how many tickets you want....Let us celebrate all this hard work with all the food we shouldnt eat, and all the rides that make us puke! :) So....save the date and remember we are one semester closer to graduation day!!!!!!!
Here are the Case Studies for the Respiratory System. They are not a requirement but will help you study. Please bring them to the study session on March 28th in L118.
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 26: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Upper Respiratory Problems
Cancer of the Larynx
Patient Profile
Mr. Carlson, a 60-year-old white man, was admitted for evaluation of mild pain on swallowing and a persistent sore throat over the past year.
Subjective Data
· States that his symptoms worsened in the last 2 months
· Has used various cold remedies to relieve symptoms without relief
· Has lost weight because of decrease in appetite and difficulty swallowing
· Has smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years
· Consumes 6 cans of beer a day
Objective Data
Laryngoscopy
· Subglottic mass
Physical Examination
· Enlarged cervical nodes
Computed Tomography Scan
· Subglottic lesion with lymph node involvement
Collaborative Care
· Total laryngectomy with tracheostomy with inflated cuff
· Nasogastric tube
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What information in the assessment suggests that Mr. Carlson might be at risk for cancer of the larynx?
2. What diagnostic tests are typically performed to evaluate the extent of this problem?
3. What teaching should the nurse plan for Mr. Carlson before and after laryngectomy?
4. Discuss methods used to restore speech after laryngectomy.
5. What teaching is required to assist this patient to assume self-care after his surgery? What precautions should the patient take because of his stoma?
6. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 27: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Lower Respiratory Problems
Aspiration Pneumonia
Patient Profile
Sam, a 27‑year‑old African-American male, was admitted to the hospital because of an uncontrollable fever. He was transferred from a long-term care facility. He has a history of a gunshot wound to his left chest. Following a cardiac arrest after the accident he developed hypoxic encephalopathy. He has a tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube. He has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in his sputum.
Subjective Data
· Family says that they visit him regularly and are very devoted to him.
Objective Data
Physical Examination
· Thin, cachectic African American man in moderate respiratory distress
· Unresponsive to voice, touch, or painful stimuli
· Vital signs: temperature 104° F (40° C), heart rate 120, respiratory rate 30, O2 saturation 90%
· Chest auscultation revealed crackles and scattered rhonchi in the left upper lobe
Diagnostic Studies
· Serum albumin 2.8 g/dl (28 g/L)
· White blood cell (WBC) count 18,000/ml (18 x 109/L)
· Sputum specimen: thick, green colored, foul smelling; cultures pending
· Arterial blood gases: pH 7.29, PaO2 80 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, bicarbonate 16 mEq/L
· Stool culture positive for Clostridium difficile
· Chest x‑ray: infiltrate in left upper lobe; no pleural effusions noted
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What types of infectious disease precautions should be taken related to Sam’s hospitalization?
2. What clinical manifestations of aspiration pneumonia did Sam exhibit? Explain their pathophysiologic bases.
3. What antibiotic medication is likely to be prescribed?
4. What is his oxygenation status and metabolic state?
5. What other clinical issues need to be addressed in his plan of care?
6. What family interventions would you initiate?
7. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more appropriate nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 28: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Asthma
Patient Profile
Mrs. S., a 30-year-old African American mother of two preschoolers, comes to the emergency department (ED) with severe wheezing, dyspnea, and anxiety. She was in the ED only 6 hours ago with an acute asthma attack.
Subjective Data
· Treated in the ED previously with nebulized albuterol and responded quickly
· Can speak only one- to three-word sentences
· Is allergic to cigarette smoke
· Began to experience increased shortness of breath and tightness in her chest when she returned home
· Used albuterol MDI (without a spacer) repeatedly at home with no relief
Objective Data
Physical Examination
· Uses accessory muscles to breathe
· Has audible wheezing
· Respiratory rate 34/min
· Auscultation reveals no air movement in lower lobes
· Heart rate 126 beats/min
Diagnostic Studies
· ABGs: PaO2 80 mm Hg, Paco2 35 mm Hg, pH 7.46
· PEFR: 150 L/min (personal best: 400 L/min)
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Why did Mrs. S. return to the ED? Explain the pathophysiology of this exacerbation of asthma.
2. What are the nursing care priorities for Mrs. S.?
3. What are the complications the nurse must be ready for based on her assessment of Mrs. S.?
4. What should be included in her discharge plan of care?
5. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 26: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Upper Respiratory Problems
Cancer of the Larynx
Patient Profile
Mr. Carlson, a 60-year-old white man, was admitted for evaluation of mild pain on swallowing and a persistent sore throat over the past year.
Subjective Data
· States that his symptoms worsened in the last 2 months
· Has used various cold remedies to relieve symptoms without relief
· Has lost weight because of decrease in appetite and difficulty swallowing
· Has smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years
· Consumes 6 cans of beer a day
Objective Data
Laryngoscopy
· Subglottic mass
Physical Examination
· Enlarged cervical nodes
Computed Tomography Scan
· Subglottic lesion with lymph node involvement
Collaborative Care
· Total laryngectomy with tracheostomy with inflated cuff
· Nasogastric tube
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What information in the assessment suggests that Mr. Carlson might be at risk for cancer of the larynx?
2. What diagnostic tests are typically performed to evaluate the extent of this problem?
3. What teaching should the nurse plan for Mr. Carlson before and after laryngectomy?
4. Discuss methods used to restore speech after laryngectomy.
5. What teaching is required to assist this patient to assume self-care after his surgery? What precautions should the patient take because of his stoma?
6. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 27: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Lower Respiratory Problems
Aspiration Pneumonia
Patient Profile
Sam, a 27‑year‑old African-American male, was admitted to the hospital because of an uncontrollable fever. He was transferred from a long-term care facility. He has a history of a gunshot wound to his left chest. Following a cardiac arrest after the accident he developed hypoxic encephalopathy. He has a tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube. He has a history of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in his sputum.
Subjective Data
· Family says that they visit him regularly and are very devoted to him.
Objective Data
Physical Examination
· Thin, cachectic African American man in moderate respiratory distress
· Unresponsive to voice, touch, or painful stimuli
· Vital signs: temperature 104° F (40° C), heart rate 120, respiratory rate 30, O2 saturation 90%
· Chest auscultation revealed crackles and scattered rhonchi in the left upper lobe
Diagnostic Studies
· Serum albumin 2.8 g/dl (28 g/L)
· White blood cell (WBC) count 18,000/ml (18 x 109/L)
· Sputum specimen: thick, green colored, foul smelling; cultures pending
· Arterial blood gases: pH 7.29, PaO2 80 mm Hg, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, bicarbonate 16 mEq/L
· Stool culture positive for Clostridium difficile
· Chest x‑ray: infiltrate in left upper lobe; no pleural effusions noted
Critical Thinking Questions
1. What types of infectious disease precautions should be taken related to Sam’s hospitalization?
2. What clinical manifestations of aspiration pneumonia did Sam exhibit? Explain their pathophysiologic bases.
3. What antibiotic medication is likely to be prescribed?
4. What is his oxygenation status and metabolic state?
5. What other clinical issues need to be addressed in his plan of care?
6. What family interventions would you initiate?
7. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more appropriate nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Lewis, et al: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th Edition
Chapter 28: NURSING MANAGEMENT: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
Asthma
Patient Profile
Mrs. S., a 30-year-old African American mother of two preschoolers, comes to the emergency department (ED) with severe wheezing, dyspnea, and anxiety. She was in the ED only 6 hours ago with an acute asthma attack.
Subjective Data
· Treated in the ED previously with nebulized albuterol and responded quickly
· Can speak only one- to three-word sentences
· Is allergic to cigarette smoke
· Began to experience increased shortness of breath and tightness in her chest when she returned home
· Used albuterol MDI (without a spacer) repeatedly at home with no relief
Objective Data
Physical Examination
· Uses accessory muscles to breathe
· Has audible wheezing
· Respiratory rate 34/min
· Auscultation reveals no air movement in lower lobes
· Heart rate 126 beats/min
Diagnostic Studies
· ABGs: PaO2 80 mm Hg, Paco2 35 mm Hg, pH 7.46
· PEFR: 150 L/min (personal best: 400 L/min)
Critical Thinking Questions
1. Why did Mrs. S. return to the ED? Explain the pathophysiology of this exacerbation of asthma.
2. What are the nursing care priorities for Mrs. S.?
3. What are the complications the nurse must be ready for based on her assessment of Mrs. S.?
4. What should be included in her discharge plan of care?
5. Based on the assessment data presented, write one or more nursing diagnoses. Are there any collaborative problems?
Monday, March 20, 2006
Saturday, March 18, 2006
I found these links to be helpful for N5:
For Chemical Dependence (when you make your "drug chart")
www.streetdrugs.org
Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade
I found these sites to be interesting concerning the use of antipsychotic drugs and patient's rights:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/
PSYCHRIGHTS
Also, I just wanted to share this poem with all you guys...
To Be a Mental Patient by Rae Unzicker (1948-2001)
To be a mental patient is to be stigmatized, ostracized, socialized, patronized, psychiatrized.
To be a mental patient is to have everyone controlling your life but you. You're watched by your shrink, your social worker, your friends, your family. And then you're diagnosed as paranoid.
To be a mental patient is to live with the constant threat and possibility of being locked up at any time, for almost any reason.
To be a mental patient is to live on $82 a month in food stamps, which won't let you buy Kleenex to dry your tears. And to watch your shrink come back to his office from lunch, driving a Mercedes Benz.
To be a mental patient is to take drugs that dull your mind, deaden your senses, make you jitter and drool and then you take more drugs to lessen the "side effects."
To be a mental patient is to apply for jobs and lie about the last few months or years, because you've been in the hospital, and then you don't get the job anyway because you're a mental patient. To be a mental patient is not to matter.
To be a mental patient is never to be taken seriously.
To be a mental patient is to be a resident of a ghetto, surrounded by other mental patients who are as scared and hungry and bored and broke as you are.
To be a mental patient is to watch TV and see how violent and dangerous and dumb and incompetent and crazy you are.
To be a mental patient is to be a statistic.
To be a mental patient is to wear a label, and that label never goes away, a label that says little about what you are and even less about who you are.
To be a mental patient is to never to say what you mean, but to sound like you mean what you say.
To be a mental patient is to tell your psychiatrist he's helping you, even if he is not.
To be a mental patient is to act glad when you're sad and calm when you're mad, and to always be "appropriate."
To be a mental patient is to participate in stupid groups that call themselves therapy. Music isn't music, its therapy; volleyball isn't sport, it's therapy; sewing is therapy; washing dishes is therapy. Even the air you breathe is therapy and that's called "the milieu."
To be a mental patient is not to die, even if you want to -- and not cry, and not hurt, and not be scared, and not be angry, and not be vulnerable, and not to laugh too loud -- because, if you do, you only prove that you are a mental patient even if you are not.
And so you become a no-thing, in a no-world, and you are not.
Rae Unzicker © 1984
For Chemical Dependence (when you make your "drug chart")
www.streetdrugs.org
Street Terms: Drugs and the Drug Trade
I found these sites to be interesting concerning the use of antipsychotic drugs and patient's rights:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/
PSYCHRIGHTS
Also, I just wanted to share this poem with all you guys...
To Be a Mental Patient by Rae Unzicker (1948-2001)
To be a mental patient is to be stigmatized, ostracized, socialized, patronized, psychiatrized.
To be a mental patient is to have everyone controlling your life but you. You're watched by your shrink, your social worker, your friends, your family. And then you're diagnosed as paranoid.
To be a mental patient is to live with the constant threat and possibility of being locked up at any time, for almost any reason.
To be a mental patient is to live on $82 a month in food stamps, which won't let you buy Kleenex to dry your tears. And to watch your shrink come back to his office from lunch, driving a Mercedes Benz.
To be a mental patient is to take drugs that dull your mind, deaden your senses, make you jitter and drool and then you take more drugs to lessen the "side effects."
To be a mental patient is to apply for jobs and lie about the last few months or years, because you've been in the hospital, and then you don't get the job anyway because you're a mental patient. To be a mental patient is not to matter.
To be a mental patient is never to be taken seriously.
To be a mental patient is to be a resident of a ghetto, surrounded by other mental patients who are as scared and hungry and bored and broke as you are.
To be a mental patient is to watch TV and see how violent and dangerous and dumb and incompetent and crazy you are.
To be a mental patient is to be a statistic.
To be a mental patient is to wear a label, and that label never goes away, a label that says little about what you are and even less about who you are.
To be a mental patient is to never to say what you mean, but to sound like you mean what you say.
To be a mental patient is to tell your psychiatrist he's helping you, even if he is not.
To be a mental patient is to act glad when you're sad and calm when you're mad, and to always be "appropriate."
To be a mental patient is to participate in stupid groups that call themselves therapy. Music isn't music, its therapy; volleyball isn't sport, it's therapy; sewing is therapy; washing dishes is therapy. Even the air you breathe is therapy and that's called "the milieu."
To be a mental patient is not to die, even if you want to -- and not cry, and not hurt, and not be scared, and not be angry, and not be vulnerable, and not to laugh too loud -- because, if you do, you only prove that you are a mental patient even if you are not.
And so you become a no-thing, in a no-world, and you are not.
Rae Unzicker © 1984
Dear N5,
As part of the Chemical Dependence module you'll need to attend a 12-step meeting. Here's a Meeting Locator from Narcotics Anonymous so you can find a meeting where/when it's convenient for you.
As part of the Chemical Dependence module you'll need to attend a 12-step meeting. Here's a Meeting Locator from Narcotics Anonymous so you can find a meeting where/when it's convenient for you.
Congratulations to everyone for passing n4/n5. To those that did not make it through to the end, remember that we will always be here to help you...if you decide to take n4 again, we will be available to you as resources and stand by you 150%. You will have the knowledge to be ahead of the game next time around, and you will get through it. Never more did I realize how much of a benefit we can be to each other than this semester, we have to all work together and supporting eachother. Confucius says, "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Monday, March 13, 2006
Hi! This is Anton and I'd like to know if there is any of you who would like to exchange clinical sched with me for Nursing 4. I am supposed to have it at the county hospital with Prieto on a Thurs. & Wed. from 6:30 am -4:00 pm. I would like to swap hopefully with someone who is taking it at St. Joe evening clinical. I know it's kinda late for me to realize I'm not a morning person but just in case let me know through my email bmena1023@yahoo.com. Thanks
Friday, March 10, 2006
Today I Held A Beating Heart !!!!!!
What a way to spend the last day of N7 clinical,Shoulder to shoulder between 2 doctors performing a triple bipass (CABG).
After the chest was opened and the pericardial sac opened, I was allowed to reach inside, sliding my hand between the pericardial sac and the pericardium, until I was underneath, and then I lifted this warm and heavy heart up from the cavity while it continued to beat, and I held it in my hand!!!!
WAY COOL!!
I am still in awe of the whole experience.
This is how Jane G. and I spent our last clinical day!
It took over an hour to get the patient prepped and the room ready. The doctors came in at 0800 and the heart was in my hand at 0845.
The surgery was completed at 1200.
Good Luck to all on your finals!!!!!!!!
Thursday, March 09, 2006
ATTENTION ATTENTION.....information n4/n5 swap aka the "Sharing circle" ;)...will be next Friday....The 17th (LUCKY DAY) we will be meeting at the circle pond outside at the end of the stairs of Shima ( by Java Jitters) at 12 pm....I will send Julie Kay an email and ask if we can go inside to the skills lab, if not...we will find somewhere to go. SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Animation Activities guys this is a GOOD animation site..there are 2 renal animations with post tests...check it out if you are visual like me..this is awesome!
NurseWeek: Service with a Smile I just thought I would prove to all those doubting my dream of being a Disneyland nurse..the job does exist...work as an RN Monday through Friday in Disneyland and work one weekend a month as Cinderella in the parade, can it get any better than that? Just curious if anyone has any other interesting RN jobs that they have heard of??? Let's keep us all motivated with laughter!
Friday, March 03, 2006
Attention all n5's and n4's (so I guess that would be all of us ;)....shall we plan an hour meeting to share hints and helps for the swapping of classes soon? I know we have lots of hints, tips, and THE note CD.....I am sure ya'll got some stuff for us too....when is a good time guys? The Friday after finals from 11-1? Let me know if you guys are interested, I will be there...hopefully you guys remember the pact we made in nursing one haha....see you all soon!!!
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Wandering Post from Fazia
N4
Can someone tell me where to turn in the care plan. I know its shima but don't recall the room. So much for paying attention to details huh........
See you monday
Nine more days Yeah!!!!!!
Fazia, I have found and returned your post to its rightful home LOL. Good luck on your finals!!!!!!
N4
Can someone tell me where to turn in the care plan. I know its shima but don't recall the room. So much for paying attention to details huh........
See you monday
Nine more days Yeah!!!!!!
Fazia, I have found and returned your post to its rightful home LOL. Good luck on your finals!!!!!!
Care Plan Helps
Here are some links that can help you with your Nursing Diagnoses and Care Plans.
RN Central
Care Plan Constructor
Critical Care Tutorials
Hey all,
These tutorials really helped out in N7. Even though they say Critical Care, they still have the basics backed up with simple physiology and easy to understand concepts. It's a lot easier reading than our text books so check these out for N4 too. They get right to the point and will not take a ton of time to read.
Sorry this is so late for you just finishing N4 but I only just found this site. There are some good pictures and flow charts.
Critical Care Tutorials
Friday, February 24, 2006
I thought I would make everyone laugh today.... On the way to clinicals yesterday am at 515 in the morning, I am following one of those state vans, with all the advertisements on it about "adopt a highway" and "let's keep Californias highways clean" etc.... So..at the stop light I am sitting there behind this "CLEAN CALIFORNIA" billboard and out of the window of the passenger side of the truck flies a whole ashtray full of cigarettes and a cup!!!! Can you believe it?!! I thought it was hilarious, even though it was so WRONG...haha I thought you all would find that ironic too.....Hope everyone is doing good...by the way in about 6 months I would like to put together a graduation planning team...let me know if you are interested!!!
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
ATTENTION ALL N5 STUDENTS......
Hi guys..we miss you over here in 4..hope all is going well. I would like to tell you all about a video that is avail in the skills lab for the neuro assesment...it is an absolute PERFECT video to watch BEFORE you do your assesment...hint hint BEFORE you do it...watch it...some of us were unaware that it existed and watched it after the fact soooo....just passing along the info.
K byeeee
;) Christine
Hi guys..we miss you over here in 4..hope all is going well. I would like to tell you all about a video that is avail in the skills lab for the neuro assesment...it is an absolute PERFECT video to watch BEFORE you do your assesment...hint hint BEFORE you do it...watch it...some of us were unaware that it existed and watched it after the fact soooo....just passing along the info.
K byeeee
;) Christine
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
For those of you who did not get a study session on Neurology here are some key points that may help you study for the test.
I. There are two types of strokes or Cerebro Vascular Accident (CVA) pg. 1528 in Medical Surgical Nursing Book Table 56-2
1. Ischemic- more men than women-onset during or after sleep
2. Hemorrhagic-more women than men-onset during activity
The causes: Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), atrial fibrillation, HTN, etc.
The main nursing diagnosis for a stroke: Ineffective tissue perfusion (cerebral) pg. 1537
Nursing assessment table 56-7 pg 1536
II. On page 1531 is a Fig. 56.6 which is manifestations of right-brain and left-brain stroke. Read this. Table 56.4 has the diagnostic studies for a stroke pg. 1532 & pg. 1533 has a table for Stroke care.
III. Make sure you read the tables in Chapter 56. If there is something you don't quite understand then read the subject matter.
IV. pg. 1550 Table 57-1 is on the different Types of headaches READ this as well as the Nursing assessment table on pg. 1553.
V. pg. 1556 Table 57-6 Classification of seizure disorders. Pg. 1558 management of tonic-clonic seizures.
VI. Know the difference between Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which is characterized by chronic inflmmation, demyelination, and gliosis (scarring) in the CNS, Parkinson's Disease which is a slowing down in the initiation and execution of movement (bradykinesia), increased muscle tone (rigidity), tremor at rest, and impaired postural reflexes, Myasthenia Gravis which is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction characterized by the fluctuating weakness of certain skeletal muscle groups. The primary weakness is seen in the face (eyes, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing) and chest. ALS, Huntington's disease
VII. pg. 1582 Table 58-2 has information on Delirium, dementia, and depression. Know the clinical manifestations of dementia which are on pg. 1585 Table 58-4.
There will also be a Neurologic Signs & Symptoms video available to anyone who wants to watch it in the office. If there was a subject that your instructor focused on during lecture, study it.
I hope this helps. Good luck everyone!
Fernisa Sison
Instructor
I. There are two types of strokes or Cerebro Vascular Accident (CVA) pg. 1528 in Medical Surgical Nursing Book Table 56-2
1. Ischemic- more men than women-onset during or after sleep
2. Hemorrhagic-more women than men-onset during activity
The causes: Atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), atrial fibrillation, HTN, etc.
The main nursing diagnosis for a stroke: Ineffective tissue perfusion (cerebral) pg. 1537
Nursing assessment table 56-7 pg 1536
II. On page 1531 is a Fig. 56.6 which is manifestations of right-brain and left-brain stroke. Read this. Table 56.4 has the diagnostic studies for a stroke pg. 1532 & pg. 1533 has a table for Stroke care.
III. Make sure you read the tables in Chapter 56. If there is something you don't quite understand then read the subject matter.
IV. pg. 1550 Table 57-1 is on the different Types of headaches READ this as well as the Nursing assessment table on pg. 1553.
V. pg. 1556 Table 57-6 Classification of seizure disorders. Pg. 1558 management of tonic-clonic seizures.
VI. Know the difference between Multiple Sclerosis (MS) which is characterized by chronic inflmmation, demyelination, and gliosis (scarring) in the CNS, Parkinson's Disease which is a slowing down in the initiation and execution of movement (bradykinesia), increased muscle tone (rigidity), tremor at rest, and impaired postural reflexes, Myasthenia Gravis which is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction characterized by the fluctuating weakness of certain skeletal muscle groups. The primary weakness is seen in the face (eyes, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and breathing) and chest. ALS, Huntington's disease
VII. pg. 1582 Table 58-2 has information on Delirium, dementia, and depression. Know the clinical manifestations of dementia which are on pg. 1585 Table 58-4.
There will also be a Neurologic Signs & Symptoms video available to anyone who wants to watch it in the office. If there was a subject that your instructor focused on during lecture, study it.
I hope this helps. Good luck everyone!
Fernisa Sison
Instructor
For all those N4 students who still want study sessions here is the rest of the dates and subjects to be covered:
Feb. 28, 2006 Locke 421 Genitourinary 11:30-12:30
March 7, 2006 Locke 421 Endocrine 11:30-12:30
March 14, 2006 locke 421 Musculoskeletal 11:30-12:30
I am available Mondays 8:00am - 10:00am & 1:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesdays 8:00am-11:00am & 12:45- 3:00pm
Thursdays 8:00am-11:00am
Also by appointment. Locke 421 has been secured for these dates and times.
Please feel free to call (209) 954-5492 Office Locke 214
Fernisa Sison
Feb. 28, 2006 Locke 421 Genitourinary 11:30-12:30
March 7, 2006 Locke 421 Endocrine 11:30-12:30
March 14, 2006 locke 421 Musculoskeletal 11:30-12:30
I am available Mondays 8:00am - 10:00am & 1:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesdays 8:00am-11:00am & 12:45- 3:00pm
Thursdays 8:00am-11:00am
Also by appointment. Locke 421 has been secured for these dates and times.
Please feel free to call (209) 954-5492 Office Locke 214
Fernisa Sison
Friday, February 10, 2006
Hey there guys...does anyone like to write? I know you may love to write, but finding time is about...uh...not happening huh? If you are interested, check out the below attached from the editor in chief of MODRN nurse magazine....good luck! Email me if you need her web address :) Did you like the February issue with your That's Life; Cancer Unit experience? March has Why you wanted to be a nurse and the Ultrasound experience. and April will have another experience from you. But I need stories from other students or new nurses about why they became a nurse or first experiences. I hope you have some friends that can send me their stories, and I need one now. as I am working on the April and May issue. I really appreciate your sharing your thoughts and experiences with others. Thank You, Barbara Brown, Editor-in-Chief, MODRN Nurse
Thursday, February 09, 2006
NEURO - CNS - PNS - HEAD INJURY AND SURGERY
Here are some neuro practice test links for you.
Stimulating Coma Test
Nervous System Assessment Test
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 are some neuro practice test links for you.
Stimulating Coma Test
Nervous System Assessment Test
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
Monday, February 06, 2006
Welcome back everyone! My office hours are :
Monday - 8:00am-10:00am
Tuesday - 8:00am-11:00am
Thursday - 8:00am-11:00am
If you need help with something come by my office in Locke 214 or call 954-5492
Every Tuesday (except February 14th) I am in Locke 421 from 11:30-12:30 for review/question answer/study sessions. Everyone is welcome.
If you are having a problem with Dimensional analysis give me a call and make an appointment with me. My door is always open to students.
Fernisa Sison
Instructor
(209) 954-5492
Locke 214
Monday - 8:00am-10:00am
Tuesday - 8:00am-11:00am
Thursday - 8:00am-11:00am
If you need help with something come by my office in Locke 214 or call 954-5492
Every Tuesday (except February 14th) I am in Locke 421 from 11:30-12:30 for review/question answer/study sessions. Everyone is welcome.
If you are having a problem with Dimensional analysis give me a call and make an appointment with me. My door is always open to students.
Fernisa Sison
Instructor
(209) 954-5492
Locke 214
Hi future nurses...
The clinical companion to Lewis has come out with a PDA version. It has the quick access to over 200 commonly encountered medical- surgical disorders, treatments and procedures. It covers the patho, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic studies, collaborative care, Nursing management and goals, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and patient teaching. Lots of stuff for the price. A quick study for the fast pace of clinical.
The Mosby Elsevier ISBN is 032031994. It is only 39.95.
The book ISBN is 0323018963 and is 34.95
This is a great way to be ready for your instructors questions about your patients. Being prepared is the key. Remember they what to know what is your plan for your patients.
I hope all is going well. I miss you all. If any one needs assistance, the door is always open. My number is 954-5493 Locke 222. Drop by and chat.
Lots of luck Caralee
The clinical companion to Lewis has come out with a PDA version. It has the quick access to over 200 commonly encountered medical- surgical disorders, treatments and procedures. It covers the patho, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic studies, collaborative care, Nursing management and goals, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and patient teaching. Lots of stuff for the price. A quick study for the fast pace of clinical.
The Mosby Elsevier ISBN is 032031994. It is only 39.95.
The book ISBN is 0323018963 and is 34.95
This is a great way to be ready for your instructors questions about your patients. Being prepared is the key. Remember they what to know what is your plan for your patients.
I hope all is going well. I miss you all. If any one needs assistance, the door is always open. My number is 954-5493 Locke 222. Drop by and chat.
Lots of luck Caralee
Sunday, February 05, 2006
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Check out the new FDA approved fast acting insulin, Exubera.
http://diabetes.about.com/od/insulinpills/a/Exubera.htm
http://diabetes.about.com/od/insulinpills/a/Exubera.htm
Fat Wallet Syndrome
Has anyone ever heard of this? This is what my husband was just Dx with, and no .......it does not mean he has a lot of money. He has been having pain and numbness in his left leg and has been getting phys, therapy for quite awhile. Well, they just figured out that his wallet is the culprit. He has been carrying it in his left back pocket his whole adult life. Years of sitting on a wallet and compressing his sciatic nerve, has caused him to have numbness and pain to the point of limping. This is a new one for me. Needless to say, he has changed pockets.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Please come to the first ever nursing PDA party!
Wednesday, 1600 - 1700ish in Locke 314!
I know this is last minute, but please get the word out. If you have a PDA or are thinking of getting one, this is the meeting for you. PDAs are new to us all. These are the medical items of the future. Hospitals are being rewired to accomodate their use. Some of us have had a couple of semesters head start in learning some of the ropes. I am figuring out new stuff almost every day, so come on and share what you have learned with the rest of us. If you are wondering about which one to get or which programs to put into it, this is the meeting for you.
These are fantastic devices that will help keep you organized with your information at hand.
Bring your questions, your knowledge, your programs, your laptop or anything else that you can think of.
This will be an informal show and share session. Hopefully we will be able to have more of these in the future. Please give your input on how we can make these sessions better. Get the word out to your instructors. Many of them are starting to use handhelds too.
If there is a lot of interest, we will have more of these sessions.
Wednesday, 1600 - 1700ish in Locke 314!
I know this is last minute, but please get the word out. If you have a PDA or are thinking of getting one, this is the meeting for you. PDAs are new to us all. These are the medical items of the future. Hospitals are being rewired to accomodate their use. Some of us have had a couple of semesters head start in learning some of the ropes. I am figuring out new stuff almost every day, so come on and share what you have learned with the rest of us. If you are wondering about which one to get or which programs to put into it, this is the meeting for you.
These are fantastic devices that will help keep you organized with your information at hand.
Bring your questions, your knowledge, your programs, your laptop or anything else that you can think of.
This will be an informal show and share session. Hopefully we will be able to have more of these in the future. Please give your input on how we can make these sessions better. Get the word out to your instructors. Many of them are starting to use handhelds too.
If there is a lot of interest, we will have more of these sessions.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Hey Christine, I am carrying around a new and improved CD for you. Compliments of Debbie. Remind me the next time that you see me. BTW I can meet you at school on Fri after my clinicals if 1500 or thereabouts isn't too late.
I would love to play with the IVs too! I have a thing for bubbles (air in the line).
I would love to play with the IVs too! I have a thing for bubbles (air in the line).
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
Sunday, January 22, 2006
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
BOOKS FOR SALE CHEAP CHEAP!!!
Brand new Lewis Med/Surg still in wrapping, bookstore price 105.60 YOUR price.... 80.00
Brand new Lehne Pharm book still in wrapping price at bookstore 74.60YOUR price....50.00
Brand new Wilson health assessment book still in wrapper 79.90 at bookstore YOUR price....60.00
Please call if interested 209-547-0460
Thanks!!
Christine Moles
Brand new Lewis Med/Surg still in wrapping, bookstore price 105.60 YOUR price.... 80.00
Brand new Lehne Pharm book still in wrapping price at bookstore 74.60YOUR price....50.00
Brand new Wilson health assessment book still in wrapper 79.90 at bookstore YOUR price....60.00
Please call if interested 209-547-0460
Thanks!!
Christine Moles
Monday, January 16, 2006
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Attention N4 Nurses
I went to Borders and and asked them to stock more of the yellow box of Mosby study NCLEXRN cards. They said that they will and have put in an order for 15 boxes. In the meantime, I bought their only box. If anyone is interested in buying this box from me, let me know (it's is still in the wrapper). The total after tax is $32.35.
I went to Borders and and asked them to stock more of the yellow box of Mosby study NCLEXRN cards. They said that they will and have put in an order for 15 boxes. In the meantime, I bought their only box. If anyone is interested in buying this box from me, let me know (it's is still in the wrapper). The total after tax is $32.35.
Friday, January 13, 2006
OK, really fast.
Just a humorous view of the kind of work ethics that we do not want to exhibit as nurses.
http://john.jdowning.com/nmj.htm#diff
Look at the picture at the top of the page.
Just a humorous view of the kind of work ethics that we do not want to exhibit as nurses.
http://john.jdowning.com/nmj.htm#diff
Look at the picture at the top of the page.
The new blog has landed.
http://www.sjdc07rns.blogspot.com/
Fazia, do you know how they are doing on their invites?
http://www.sjdc07rns.blogspot.com/
Fazia, do you know how they are doing on their invites?
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Monday, January 09, 2006
Textbooks for Sale!! CHEAP!
Available Now:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th ed. Lewis
Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 5th ed. Lehne
Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 3rd ed. Wilson
Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide, 6th ed. Ochs
I will beat the Campus Bookstore "USED" prices!
I realize that most of us on the blog won't need these texts, but if you know any incoming students who may benefit, please pass the word on.
Contact: (707) 246-8420 Miranda
Available Now:
Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th ed. Lewis
Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 5th ed. Lehne
Health Assessment for Nursing Practice, 3rd ed. Wilson
Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide, 6th ed. Ochs
I will beat the Campus Bookstore "USED" prices!
I realize that most of us on the blog won't need these texts, but if you know any incoming students who may benefit, please pass the word on.
Contact: (707) 246-8420 Miranda
Wow!!! What an awesome job today everybody! Thank you so so much to all who contributed montetarily and those who were able to make it to the tea today!!
It was quite the success..the new students felt very warmly welcomed, and at the end seemed very excited to start the new chapter of their lives as student nurses!
Thank you to those of you who got donations for the raffle prizes as well!!
You are all incredible people, and as I mentioned at the tea...some of the best friends that anyone could ever ask for.
Wishing you all success as we move on down the road to nursing 4 and beyond!!!
Your friend,
Christine
It was quite the success..the new students felt very warmly welcomed, and at the end seemed very excited to start the new chapter of their lives as student nurses!
Thank you to those of you who got donations for the raffle prizes as well!!
You are all incredible people, and as I mentioned at the tea...some of the best friends that anyone could ever ask for.
Wishing you all success as we move on down the road to nursing 4 and beyond!!!
Your friend,
Christine
Attention Bonnie and Debbie...
I am curious to know if you recommend buying all the books for N4 and N5 that are recommended? Did you use them? Where they helpful?
Also, I was curious if y'all had those study notes thingys you said you might get together. (I'll take all the help I can get!! Ü)
Thanks for all you two do!
-Lisa
I am curious to know if you recommend buying all the books for N4 and N5 that are recommended? Did you use them? Where they helpful?
Also, I was curious if y'all had those study notes thingys you said you might get together. (I'll take all the help I can get!! Ü)
Thanks for all you two do!
-Lisa
Friday, January 06, 2006
Tanya Golden..hello there, I tried to call you back..I think we keep missing eachother..please come on Monday and help with the food, I would greatly appreciate :)
Dan...Hi there...hope you are well, got your message. Good luck on orientation and will see you soon..dont worry ;) and thanks for doing the invites
Anybody else have questions, please call me at home 209-547-0460..thanks all!
Dan...Hi there...hope you are well, got your message. Good luck on orientation and will see you soon..dont worry ;) and thanks for doing the invites
Anybody else have questions, please call me at home 209-547-0460..thanks all!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Hello everybody!!!!! Just a quick reminder...please come and join us at the welcoming tea this Monday (the 9th) from 10-12. Please join us in the morning as early as 9 to help set up and greet students. PLEASE PLEASE come in uniform (this is a request of our director). I need someone to please read the raffle numbers and hand out prizes..please if you are interested send me an email and I will put you down to do that. Thanks guys..oh PS we are going to have soup, salad, drinks and desert..nice huh? Thanks to you all for your donations, its going to good work! : ) see you all soon!!!
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
I'm back
I just got back tonight from So. Cal. I will be at school every day starting tomorrow if you need to reach me for anything.
Cell (209) 329-1369
bboss947@sbcglobal.net
I just got back tonight from So. Cal. I will be at school every day starting tomorrow if you need to reach me for anything.
Cell (209) 329-1369
bboss947@sbcglobal.net
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