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1. Failed the NCLEX PN first time, passed 2nd!!

   kebfdc replied to Man Nurse TN's topic in NCLEX

   Two hours a day? Ummmm. I studied at least 8 hours a day for a month

2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks Melinurse-- I am just worried because Kaplan said that I need to be scoring 65 or higher... I took Kaplan the first time around and I was scoring like low 50s on everything. So I am scoring higher, but definitely not in their range.

3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   kebfdc replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone-- I have a question. I have already taken the NCLEX once and unfortunately I didn't pass (106 questions if you were wondering...) I think it was completely my fault because I thought that since I did well in nursing school there was no ch...

4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   1. Priority for any client in a sickle cell crisis is hydration. 2. If a diabetic patient wakes up in the AM with a really high blood glucose, an additional dose of NPH insulin should be given at bedtime (known at "Dawn Phenomenon"

5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone-- I have a question. I have been reading this thread for about a week and I LOVE it and today I started posting facts that I have come across that I don't think have been posted before. I have already taken the NCLEX once and unfortunatel...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   1. Untreated kidney stones can dislodge and obstruct the ureter. In turn, this obstruction is the primary cause of Hydronephrosis. 2. The most common reason for chronic ear infections in young children is because the child's eustachian tube is straig...

7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   According to Saunders 3rd edition Hemorrhagic fever is transmitted by direct person-to-person spread via body fluids. It also says that the virus is originally carried by rodents and mosquitoes. Hope that helps!

8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   1. (going back to the basics...) WHY are acid-base imbalances life threatening?? Because enzyme activity is inhibited resulting in loss of total body functioning. 2. A client receiving chronic steroid therapy is prone to a relative insufficiency when...

9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   kebfdc replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Hey everyone-- here are my 5 facts: 1. Hyperkalemia always occurs in acidosis 2. The reason you never administer oxygen at a rate above 6L/min is because a Po2 3. The purpose of CBI treatment is to remove blood clots from the bladder 4. A negative th...

10. Nclex Result July10th 2008

    kebfdc replied to *shalom*'s topic in NCLEX

    Hi everyone. I took my nclex this morning and like everyone else I am really upset about how it went. I got 106 questions and deep down I know I failed. I am looking for a shred of hope, but I can't find any. My parents are mad at me for saying it wa...