staciebeth

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1. ever heard of "quick results" being wrong?

   staciebeth replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NCLEX

   They are NOT wrong- Congratulations and ENJOY!

2. Where can I get good info on respiratory?

   staciebeth posted a topic in NICU

   Okay, I'm still a little confused on respiratory therapies. Are there any good books to explain the PIP, PEEP, Rate.................? Thanks!

3. Almost out of orientation..

   staciebeth replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU

   I also got a job in the NICU right out of school. There is an awesome book designed for the parents of NICU kids, I read it and it clarified a lot of areas for me and put everything in layman's terms (which is great for your learning and explaining ...

4. i want to be a NICU nurse

   staciebeth replied to marie229's topic in NICU

   I got a job as a NICU nurse right out of school, so it can be done. My hospital had a 16 week orientation, make sure wherever you go, there is a long program, it's a specialty unit and you'll need the learning experience. It's a great unit and I ca...

5. do people say this to you?

   staciebeth replied to ftr_bb_catchr's topic in NICU

   I tell people it's not about sick babies, it's about helping babies to get better. I DO feel for these babies and because of that, they get compassionate care. Throughout nursing school I SWORE I would never do Peds, let alone NICU! I thought it wo...

6. nclex review: to take or not to take

   staciebeth replied to mrhrn06's topic in New Nurse

   I really don't think it matters whether you pay for a review course or just buy a book (Saunders), the important thing is to do as many questions as you can! Good luck

7. Hey IMMORTAL us

   staciebeth replied to Diana Lynn's topic in NCLEX

   Thank God!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! I was praying for you every day. I'm so proud of you!

8. Hey IMMORTAL us

   staciebeth replied to Diana Lynn's topic in NCLEX

   You were (and are) also in my prayers!!!

9. Online NClex Review Courses

   staciebeth replied to pendragon1980's topic in NCLEX

   I took the Hurst review online. I liked it. Marlene Hurst makes things interesting and she has a way of easing fear a little. I also used Saunders (the book, not online). I passed!

10. Just some general NCLEX questions

    staciebeth replied to smckenzi's topic in NCLEX

    I graduated Dec 20th and took mine on Feb 20th. I also wished I had taken it earlier. I got my results online in EXACTLY 48 hours (believe me, I checked hourly)

11. Thanks be to God, I passed!!!!!!

    staciebeth replied to staciebeth's topic in NCLEX

    Amy- I took the Hurst Review online. I won it from my school. I liked it, Marlene Hurst has is very interesting and she gives you ways to remember things. She also has great "stay calm" advice. I bought the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Exam book and read it. ...

12. Thanks be to God, I passed!!!!!!

    staciebeth posted a topic in NCLEX

    Thank you all SO VERY MUCH for your prayers! I was SURE I failed the NCLEX, but your encouraging words gave me hope. Stacie, RN!!!!!!!! Those of you who asked me for prayers-I will be praying hard for you!!

13. Just took my test...

    staciebeth replied to schoolgirl05's topic in NCLEX

    Hey- I know how you feel. Everyone says not to worry if you get "upper level" questions. I don't even know what I had I was so shaken after the test. I can't remember if they were mostly priority or not. What exactly is a "Low" level question? I w...

14. Send a prayer my way

    staciebeth replied to staciebeth's topic in NCLEX

    I'm not sure if I passed yet, but I'm feeling very anxious. Thank you all so much for your encouraging words. I've been reading them over and over. You will all be in my prayers also Stacie

15. Send a prayer my way

    staciebeth posted a topic in NCLEX

    I have my NCLEX on Monday:eek:. I studied hard and did thousands of review questions, but I'm still pretty nervous. Sometimes I think I'm going to kick NCLEX behind, but then..............well, you all know how that goes. Any suggestions on how t...