mbcatac7

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1. Do you ever NOT give out ice packs?

   mbcatac7 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

   I bought Ice Bags and a Ice Cooler. I fill it up with ice everyday. Then I just give out these bags that kids can throw away when done.

2. UT Arlington RN-BSN, web-based?

   mbcatac7 replied to hookem05's topic in Texas

   I just started about 4 weeks ago...I love it. It seems to be very good and very well laid out. Only web based. No complaints. Billie

3. Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX

   mbcatac7 replied to Compassionate Nurse's topic in Texas

   I also did my clinical there. I would not want to work there. Sometime they had 8 pts..not safe.

4. Best NCLEX review guides, figured I would ask folks who have passed!

   mbcatac7 replied to StudentAmie's topic in New Nurse

   For me the Online Hurst Review and the LaCharity Book is a must. I passed in July with 75questions.

5. For those who passed with HURST

   mbcatac7 replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   I know that test for some reason seems to cause us to tense up and not be able to think through the questions. Maybe you should look into Kaplan for question answering.

6. For those who passed with HURST

   mbcatac7 replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   I used both Hurst and LaCharity. Maybe you need question practice..and Kaplan would be of help. Did you do the Mock Nclex Exam with the video..that really helped me out. Billie

7. Need help hurst reviewers!!! How to make a study plan using hurst review???

   mbcatac7 replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX

   After going through the whole program..Hurst did really help me for the Nclex. But for the best part was the Mock Nclex Test that is on the video and you it has 125pages you can print out. I felt just doing the test along with them (I broke this down...

8. Need help hurst reviewers!!! How to make a study plan using hurst review???

   mbcatac7 replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX

   I went through the videos and had printed out the Workbook and just went in video order to I was done. The 5th day I just printed it all out and used as a study tool. Yes I did still use the LaCharity book...and it was worth it. Billie

9. Has anyone actually failed with 75 with >10 SATA

   mbcatac7 replied to Indolent's topic in NCLEX

   I had 10 SATA and 75 questions and passed. I felt it was a hard test.. Billie

10. Took nclex today - freaking out....

    mbcatac7 replied to gymmom125's topic in NCLEX

    I know what you mean. My stomach was turning when I left this morning. 75 questions and 10 SATA which I heard is a good number to get. So tough! I came home and did the PVT 3 different times and all had good pop ups. I will find out Wed. morning if I...

11. Quick infection control question

    mbcatac7 replied to mustardseed's topic in NCLEX

    For Droplet it's Mask and Private Room.

12. Baylor Healthcare System TDA program

    mbcatac7 replied to hubbyofnurse2b's topic in Texas

    I thought the Baylor Plan was 16hr shifts x 2 on the weekend..and you get paid for 36 or 40hrs..cannot remember. Base pay is $21 hr. Shift 2 diff is $3.00 hr Shift 3 diff is $5.00 hr Weekend is diff plus $6.00 hr

13. NCLEX review classes?????

    mbcatac7 replied to Rileycat's topic in NCLEX

    I am during the online Hurst review..and just love it. I feel this is a really great program. This is what I am using..and it has already made a difference on how I answer my practice questions. I think online is better because you can listen on your...

14. Your views about kaplan course?

    mbcatac7 replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX

    I have a friend who is currently taken it. She says it is all practice questions, no content review. She also said that Kaplan said if you are making above a 65% on practice tests that is very good...enough to pass Nclex..not sure if that is true..bu...

15. NCLEX 3500

    mbcatac7 replied to precious2HimRNBSN's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks..I was able to download it..and it works. Billie