kelso1001

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1. I got a 71% on QT 7???

   kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used all my Qbank

2. I got a 71% on QT 7???

   kelso1001 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I know everyone is posting things like "Kaplan says you're supposed to get __%" but all I heard from Kaplan was that above 60-65% you're good. Does anyone know how a 71% on the last question trainer...

3. For anyone who's done the Kaplan Qbank?

   kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   okay good! I'm also pretty worried about the pharmacology and how much time I should spend on it. So far I haven't really studied pharm, and have just looked into meds as they come up in Kaplan...

4. For anyone who's done the Kaplan Qbank?

   kelso1001 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am studying for the NCLEX (3 weeks away!). And have been getting 60-84% on the qbanks (mainly in the 60's/low 70's). I'm wondering how this compares to everyone else and if these are good...

5. RN's! I need your advice!!

   kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in First Year After Licensure

   yes, mpcu is a an icu stepdown unit. I am leaning towards this

6. RN's! I need your advice!!

   kelso1001 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm a GN and I was offered a medsurg position recently, but I am also hoping for the mpcu position I interviewed for. If I happen to be offered the mpcu position also, I'm not sure on which one I...

7. Rationale behind decreasing calcium intake prior to parathyroidectomy?

   kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in Patient Medications

   Unless you have an overactive parathyroid and need to decrease calcium because of

8. Rationale behind decreasing calcium intake prior to parathyroidectomy?

   kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in Patient Medications

   I am studying for the NCLEX using Kaplan and this was one of the questions. It said that calcium needs to be reduced prior to the procedure, but did not really explain why. The only rationale that I...

9. Rationale behind decreasing calcium intake prior to parathyroidectomy?

   kelso1001 posted a topic in Patient Medications

   Is this done to avoid a sudden decrease in Calcium after the

10. FNP vs WHNP

    kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in General Nursing

    well the thing is I don't want to do L & D, and I don't mind working with other women's issues too. So that's why I ruled out midwifery...and the NFP gives me wiggle room in regards to the unit I...

11. FNP vs WHNP

    kelso1001 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I want to become an NP, and my dream job would be to work with expecting mothers. But I am leaning towards FNP because I don't want to be stuck in one field if I want to change things up a...

12. How hard is it really to get a 4.0 in Nursing school

    kelso1001 replied to BenTram's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Depending on the school you go to, it can be extremely difficult. In the program I am in, you would literally need to get 100% on every single assignment/exam to have a 4.0. Needless to say, I'm...

13. question about obtaining licensure!?

    kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in General Nursing

    but is the endorsement just for temporary licensure or is it for the full time until renewal? and how long does it take to apply and receive the new

14. question about obtaining licensure!?

    kelso1001 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I live in Michigan and plan on moving out of state. I have a state in mind but I won't be sure until after I take the NCLEX. So, my question is, should I get my licensure in Michigan so (because...

15. possible to get an RN position in Colorado?

    kelso1001 replied to kelso1001's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will also have one year of nurse tech experience. I don't know if that matters. My boyfriend will be attending grad school out there so there's not really a way that I an extend my employment....