ThinkRNin2009

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1. Honest opinion about kaplan

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to aliciarae's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for your advise and your support.

2. Honest opinion about kaplan

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to aliciarae's topic in New Nurse

   I did better on my diagnostic test than the readiness with Kaplan. I took my test on July 14th and failed with 265 questions and my anxiety was so high. The questions on the NCLEX were almost the same as Kaplan with a lil more twist. I was devasted...

3. Anyone with Anxiety issues

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your post. I truly felt as If I was alone out here with theses panic attacks. All your suggestions are great and I will put them to great use. Especially not studying the night before sometimes I tend to over do it and continue s...

4. Anyone with Anxiety issues

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

   It's so true what say...and I appreciate that you responded to my post. I'm not sure what it is that is increasing anxiety. Though what your said before about arriving to class a few minutes before the does does increase my anxiety level and all the...

5. Anyone with Anxiety issues

   ThinkRNin2009 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm a senior with a sky rocketed anxiety level. I've been on for the past 6 months Cymbalta but doesn't seem to be doing anything for me. I think my anxiety increased bc I failed my first exam for the semester which as of my last test I am passing ...

6. The Nursing Math Thread

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

   Total mental block on this math question....If someone can help me understand I would greatly appreciate it. Dicloxcillin 1oomg po q6h is ordered for a child weighing 35kg. The recommended dosage is 12.5mg/kg/day for children weighing less than 40kg ...

7. Need help with OB nursing diagnosis

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

   thank you everyone. i just figured i would be able to use risk for sids b/c it's listed in my sparks and taylor nursing diagnosis. in my book it's listed as risk for sids but with no indication of r/t. my clincial instrutor is expecting 3 nursing di...

8. Need help with OB nursing diagnosis

   ThinkRNin2009 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm in Ob right now. I was assigned a patient who was post op day 2 c-section with a hx of Bipolar Manic Disorder. Newborn was born at 37 weeks 5lbs 8oz. Here is my silly question, would I be able to use a nursing diagnosis as: Risk for SIDS r/t pare...

9. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

   ThinkRNin2009 replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey

   Holy Name is competitive.....the advice I have is study for the NET test. I can also say when you have passed the NET test they will schedule an interview and that's the big decision maker if your accepted or not. You should be able to express why y...

10. Bayonne School of Med or Holy Name Hospital?

    ThinkRNin2009 replied to cherubhipster's topic in New Jersey

    Hi, I too, like jtjames, am a student at Holy Name. I agree with jtjames. It's a great school. I love the instructors and they are available to help you. I had to choose between Mountainside and Holy Name. I applied to both schools. Holy Name of...

11. Second Guessing

    ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

    Thanks Tampagirl....I do tend to go back during my test and change my answer or answers. I then change the correct answer to the incorrect answer. I also tend to overanalyze and pick the question apart. Now it's a new semester, a higher goal to ach...

12. Second Guessing

    ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

    Thanks!! I didn't think of it like that. Makes alot sense.

13. Second Guessing

    ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

    Thanks you, I appreciate everyone's suggestions. I'm going to check out the nclex books and the Kaplan book. I need to prepare for next semester which starts on Monday. Next week I start OB/Peds, can anyone recommend a good Nursing Care Plan Book. T...

14. Second Guessing

    ThinkRNin2009 replied to ThinkRNin2009's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for your response. I feel much better. Your friend sounds alot like me. I'll take your advise "Go with my first instinct and don't change my answers!" I tend to do that alot, but not anymore.

15. Second Guessing

    ThinkRNin2009 posted a topic in General Students

    Ok here is the deal and if any one can give me any sugestions it is appreciated. I passed my first semester with 83.5 which is c+. My average was at a B+ but I failed my final (don't now what happened there). My fellow classmate said " you second gu...