VIXEN007

VIXEN007 specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Should I relocate to Texas from California?

   VIXEN007 replied to socal_nurse's topic in Texas

   I like Texas, especially El Paso. There is a small airport there, so you can get away to Vegas. There are large hospitals there and a Level I Trauma Center. There is no state income tax in Texas. Traffic in El Paso is nothing compared to CA...

2. Men in Forensic Nursing (SANE Specifically)

   VIXEN007 replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Forensic

   It is not impossible, because sometimes men get raped usually by other men. So what is the real answer here? There are other areas of Forensic Nursing, like corrections, psych and death scene investigations...

3. Student Uniform - My Gosh!

   VIXEN007 replied to Meg_student's topic in General Students

   What about wearing a cotton slip underneath? They sell them at JCPenney.

4. Displaced Autoworker Wants To Be A Nurse 46yrs old

   VIXEN007 replied to LakesLPN's topic in Michigan

   LakesLPN, If you want to be a nurse, do not let anyone discourage you. If you can raise 4 kids, you can do whatever you want. Aim for the stars.

5. Exit Hesi Takers - Come in Here Please

   VIXEN007 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX

   If you have the HESI book, there are critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter. I like to review those while I am driving. My favorite review book is Saunders. I like it because it helps reinforce the material in nursing school. For exam...

6. how do you get As in RN school?

   VIXEN007 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   Ditto on the above post. I usually make A's. Not because I try to. I ask lots of questions when I am reading. I try to relate it to something that I know about. It is really important to understand the concepts. Are you able to explain it to someone?...

7. Exit Hesi Takers - Come in Here Please

   VIXEN007 replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX

   I did quite well on the HESI. I would focus on concepts and critical thinking. The Saunders book is quite good. The Hesi book is good for quick review of core content. I like Saunders better.

8. NCLEX PN 2nd time

   VIXEN007 replied to Tone022's topic in NCLEX

   I took the NCLEX PN yesterday. I think the idea of "studying" for the test is wrong. You have to "prepare." The difference is opening your mind by learning a few fun facts each day and incorporating it into your mental filing cabinet. I read a lot a...

9. Lab tests on NCLEX-PN.

   VIXEN007 replied to sikesjj's topic in NCLEX

   Ditto on the above post. Don't you look at your patient's lab values when you are prepping for clinicals? Make it a point to learn 2 lab values per day. You should know the norms and what causes the patient to be above or below normal. Then you need ...

10. NCSBN online review for NCLEX or another???

    VIXEN007 replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX

    I used the NCSBN. I did the 3 month option or 4 month option. It was okay. I prefer the Saunders book. There are some advantages. You can carry it with you, like a pet. You can use it in class to supplement lecture material and you can use the CD to ...

11. NCLEX-PN study guide question

    VIXEN007 replied to caringtouch's topic in NCLEX

    Ditto on the above posts. I have been using the Saunders RN since June 07. I had to shift gears to get ready for the PN exam. I am using the Saunders PN-3rd ed. I will take my exam on 2/17. After that, I will switch back to getting ready for the NCLE...

12. Being a New Grad stinks

    VIXEN007 replied to AniRN's topic in New Nurse

    I will take the NCLEX-PN on 2/17. I plan to obtain a position at a SNF so that I will have some nursing experience when I graduate in June. I am estimating that I will not be able to take the NCLEX-RN boards until late July or August, depending on ho...

13. Took NCLEX-PN at 9:30 today

    VIXEN007 replied to SweettartRN's topic in NCLEX

    Best regards to you! I just received my ATT and my test is scheduled for 2/17 at 2pm. I am so ready. I have been studying since 2007 for the NCLEX-RN. Now, I am ready to take the NCLEX-PN. I hope I do well. I am using Saunders-PN after finishing Kapl...

14. Cramming For Nclex...

    VIXEN007 replied to Grouchbox's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't cram. Use the Saunders PN book and take the quizzes and exams. I have been doing this everyday since 12/5/08. I am still waiting for my ATT. I am so ready to take the test and get on with my final semesters of the RN program. I want to tak...

15. Tired of studing

    VIXEN007 replied to dayo's topic in NCLEX

    After prepping for the NCLEX-RN since I started nursing school in June 2007 and switching gears to prep for the NCLEX-PN, I have used or read just about everything out there. I did use the NCBSN website for three months. The background info was good,...