GatorRN08

GatorRN08

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About GatorRN08

GatorRN08 specializes in SICU.


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  1. Those SATAs got me

    The BON website was updated this PM, and I took the exam yesterday AM so wasn't a complete 48 hours for me! I'm pretty sure you passed but I know how it feels, people tell you that but until you see your name of the BON website it doesn't sink in! Le...
  2. Those SATAs got me

    I passed !!!!!!! I guess 20 + SATAs and no MATH can be a good thing... :hpygrp:
  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    :hlk: I just murdered the NCLEX :hlk: WOOHOOOOO, GatorRN IN THA HIZZOUS ! :clpty: My Advice: 1) Don't be your own worst enemy, don't second guess yourself. Think through the questions but don't second guess yourself. Don't let the difficulty of the...
  4. Those SATAs got me

    Grouchy I stopped counting but I had about 23-26 SATAs..I just kept a lil grin on my face and shook my head everytime they popped up cuz I knew there was NO way I'd get them all right..did my best tho..they were really tricky for the most part. SATAs...
  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Took NCLEX this AM....went into it expecting it to be really tricky and difficult (that way, I'd be more at ease and relaxed when I saw the easier ones). Calmed my nerves by singing in my car to some LOUD music at 7:30 AM and psyching myself up (Hon...
  6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Quick Question: For the math questions, does the test tell you how they want you to round up or how many decimal places to include, etc etc? MORE RANDOM FACTS: While reviewing some diseases, I decided to focus on the less "obvious" signs and symptoms...
  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    I've been using this website everyday for the past couple weeks and it's AMAZING. Now I just go to "Disease List" and I quiz myself on what kinds of precautions a certain disease would require.... can't wait to MURDER the infection control questions ...
  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    ~ Omphalitis - infection of umbilical stump. Don't rely on smell to detect infection b/c umbilical stump heals thru gangrene. ~ Make sure to assess vernix and heel creases soon after baby is born cuz vernix will be wiped off and heel creases develop ...
  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    1) Detached Regina - curtain being drawn over field, floaters, must patch BOTH EYES ! 2) Cataracts - decreased Color vision, Cloudy, better vision with dim light (pupil dilation) 3) Glaucoma - halo around lights, decrease peripheral vision, intraocul...
  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hey Nancy, If I'm not mistaken, Parvovirus B19 requires (Respiratory) Droplet Precautions and is one of the TORCH organism (O for Other: syphilis, parvovirus, etc etc) for the HOSPITALIZED client, so pregnant ladies shouldn't care for kids with 5ths....
  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    The Phillipine Nurse Blogspot website is AWESOME ! I've been on it for a while doing a myraid of Kaplan questions. There are so many goodies on the internet... Thanks Kleona
  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    ** Apparently with a PHEO, you get orthostatic hypotension..even though you're hypertensive up the wazzo.. (according to NCSBN) ** Plaquenil causes eye problems. Get your yearly annual exam to see if you have a PLAQUE in your eye (LOL) ** Lyrica - an...
  13. My long emotional journey is at an end!

    Wow what an inspirational story ! Congratulations ! "Weeping may only last for a night, but joy comes in the morning" TIME TO DO THE HAPPY DANCE !!!!
  14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    - Anorexia: Everything slows down your body needs FOOD! Bradycardia, Hypotension, Decreased Temp, Constipation, scaly dry skin, amenorrhea X 3 months consecutively, cyanosis and numbness of extremities. - Ankle Brachial Index > 0.9 indicative of P...
  15. That was horrible!

    But really, I've been thinking about it and I have to ask myself, What does it say about an exam when everyone who takes it thinks they've failed but then again, 85% pass on the first try?