megster

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1. forearm bp

   megster posted a topic in General Nursing

   This is a silly question, but I'm a new nurse. I know it's important to use the right size cuff, but if you have an obese patient, is it okay to take their bp on their forearm? Is it accurate? I can't say that I've had to take one there before. Do yo...

2. new nurse going to night shift

   megster posted a topic in New Nurse

   I just started working on the Med/Surg floor on the 5th. I've been orienting during day shift and of course, I feel lost....like I never went to school. It's very overwhelming to me during the day and my hospital is very small. I'm switching to night...

3. 16.50 Starting Wage for a Grad Nurse???? Oh No! Say it Ain't So.....

   megster replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in Mississippi

   Wow, that's really not a lot to start off...especially for all that hard work we've all done. I live in southern MS and have worked at Wal-Mart for almost 5 years while I was in college. After the hurricane, even Wal-Mart employees are now making 9 +...

4. thanks for all the good vibes...

   megster replied to megster's topic in NCLEX

   good luck and relax!

5. thanks for all the good vibes...

   megster replied to megster's topic in NCLEX

   I took the RN test. This time I mainly focused on questions....I borrowed a Saunders book from a friend and also her Hurst review CD. I had to take Rhinehart in school, but I found the Hurst CD much better. Also, if you can find a delegating/prioriti...

6. thanks for all the good vibes...

   megster posted a topic in NCLEX

   I tested June 5th and I PASSED!!!!!!! :monkeydance: :balloons: 3rd time was a charm Good luck to everyone who still has yet to take their test!

7. Took My Boards Today (RN)

   megster replied to DaveLPN's topic in NCLEX

   I just hate that it doesn't tell you much when you fail. It tells you below, near, or above passing rate on each section. That doesn't really help much.

8. any good lpn schools near slidell

   megster replied to allure2's topic in Louisiana

   I went to Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, MS. I did the RN program, but they offer an LPN also. It's about 45 minutes interstate driving from Slidell and very easy to get to.

9. Took My Boards Today (RN)

   megster replied to DaveLPN's topic in NCLEX

   Best of luck! Mine shut off yesterday around 155ish. The closer you get to 265, the harder it is for the computer to determine if you are on the passing or failing mark...which means you're in the middle I guess? I'm sure you did fine! Keep good thou...

10. 3rd times a charm on June 5th...?

    megster replied to megster's topic in NCLEX

    The questions in the review books certainly aren't like the NCLEX questions. Bleh...I'm just going to keep taking it until I pass!!!!! :angryfire

11. 3rd times a charm on June 5th...?

    megster posted a topic in NCLEX

    So I'm hoping that the 3rd time is a charm on June 5th! Both times I have had 265 questions with no luck. I really had LOTSSSS of prioritizing questions on the last one. I was sure I passed. I graduated in December and my school made it mandatory for...

12. Not again!!

    megster replied to madimomma's topic in NCLEX

    I'm about to take mine for the 3rd time and I agree...I just don't think I'm a good test taker. It's so frustrating. I don't have $300 to shell out for more reviews either. Both times I had 265 questions, and the last time I had TONS of priority ques...

13. How many of you passed or failed at 265?

    megster replied to Nurse2BAndiLynn's topic in NCLEX

    I just got my retake results back. The first time I had 265...second time 265 and still failed Everything said "near passing". I am sooooooooooo upset and EMBARASSED that I have to take it for the THIRD time!!!! :angryfire I don't want to have to b...

14. How many of you passed or failed at 265?

    megster replied to Nurse2BAndiLynn's topic in NCLEX

    I took my test for the second time on the 28th. The first time I got 265, as well as this time. I was soooo waiting for it to shut off at 75 like most everyone else. I don't know my results yet. I tried to focus more...I got really tired and careless...

15. Nursing School Near Bogalusa,la?

    megster replied to stvypi's topic in Louisiana

    I just graduated from Pearl River Community College. It's not too far from you. They had a good bit of people from all over too. Great school...good reputation.