Integration Centre for Activities of Nursing (ICAN) Located at Mount Royal College, Calgary, Alberta, Canada   An integral part of the Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program (CCNP)   Fostering an educational environment where students are comfortable and confident combined with an emphasis upon the integration of various learning modalities to nursing activities and skill acquisition, provides students a sure foundation in their nursing career development.  A simulated hospital environment is part of the ICAN along with a student nurse lounge, computer room, critical care practice area, conference room with an observation/audiovisual recording area and various other supply and office space. A full time resource person is available for students as well.  __________________________________________________________ Trouble with medication calculations? Medication competency (a.k.a. math calculations) help is available in the ICAN on a one to one basis, through use of CD ROM or worksheets (with the answers!). Help is available on the web as well! ________________________________________________________ Lab values and your patient. Your head to toe assessment should always include a perusal of the latest lab value results for your patient. Electrolyte imbalances can seriously affect your patients well being. Critical clinical thinking: What symptoms will you see with sodium depletion in your patient? Critical clinical question:   Why should potassium ALWAYS be diluted before administration? Hint:  Remember what role potassium plays in nervous conduction. ________________________________________________________ This page under construction - please visit again!! Last Updated 9 February, 1998 PLEASE FORWARD COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS! Email: hmyllykoski@mtroyal.ab.ca