Jakobsnurse1281

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1. Cyclical vomiting syndrome

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to thelema13's topic in Emergency

   My son was 5 when he was dx with this, it is an awful dx to have. His CVS ended him with a CVL and TPN for the longest time. Now he is 10 and while the CVS is much better, he has chronic migraines...the best way to treat and end a episode is to sleep...

2. Syringes that fit Mic-Key button g-tube

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

   I just wanted to add, being in a pedi home care setting, a awesome home/infusion supply company that alot of my pedi kids use is a company called ThriveRx. If your kids parents are struggling to get supplys for their enteral or TPN kiddo, give them ...

3. Minor rant. Leaving notes the parents ask to be written.

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

   I think it depends on what it is. I know sometimes other nurses will leave a added note, for example " ordered supply's from HHC, but did not get to refill the prilosec, and per mom, please do not put any wet diapers in the bathroom trash, kitchen on...

4. Question on size gauge needle and rate of IV flow?

   Jakobsnurse1281 posted a topic in Infusion

   On the average adult where D5 1/2 NS or D10 1/2 NS fluids are given, what size IV gauge needle do you use and is it, the bigger the needle, the faster the rate or vice versa, or does that not matter at all? Just want to get some of your thoughts on t...

5. Should a New Grad RN consider a staffing agency?

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to MissRN7's topic in Massachusetts

   I agree 100% with this post above... I just started working for them too. I graduated in June, and also work for another pedi home care agency as well. I have personal pedi experience, which I think helps that all my nursing experience( as a mom)is ...

6. So many SATA's , thought I would cry!!!

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to bestrn11's topic in NCLEX

   They say the more SATA you get, your doing good. I got about 13 or so, and I realized everytime I got one, the questions got eaiser, and than boom, SATA again...must have not got the SATA ones right...lol...Congrats, sounds like you passed!!!

7. Took my nclex today, question about perarson trick. pls help!!!!!!! so anxious !!!!!!

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to bluesky197868's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats, It REALLY does work, took mine this past Monday...also make sure you keep checking your BON, my name was on the Mass BON in less than 24 hours, I did not even need to pay for the quick results.

8. Anyone failed at 75 questions?

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to Katushka's topic in NCLEX

   did you get the "credit card page"? if not than they say you passed. i took mine yesterday and it shut off at 85 (lpn) and i came home and did the pvt trick and the pop up window said 'our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam....

9. Anxiety Setting In

   Jakobsnurse1281 replied to nicholaa2's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats, mine shut off too at 85, came home and did the PVT and got the good pop too...I am so happy, hope the PVT really works.....

10. Just took mine and I got the good pop up

    Jakobsnurse1281 posted a topic in NCLEX

    :yeah: Took my test at 2pm and was done at 3:45 and computer shut off at 85 questions, felt so/so to be honest, and drove home just praying, did the PVT and I got the good pop up...:yeah::yeah: I am still in shock right now and can't stop shaking... ...

11. Anxiety Setting In

    Jakobsnurse1281 replied to nicholaa2's topic in NCLEX

    I am right there with you, mine is tomorrow at 2 as well ( in MA) and my review has been ATI and I am shocked with the results I have been getting. My problem is that I narrow them down to two and usually I sit there, look at it, re read the question...

12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Jakobsnurse1281 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks everyone...I do have a quick question about the the paid results, is that the 7.95 that you can pay thruough PV? and if so, how long after you take your exam can you do that? Again thank you all. I am still so nervous, but learning that deep s...

13. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Jakobsnurse1281 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    My test is tomorrow at 2pm, can I try late night around 9pm or so, or should I wait until Tuesday morning to try it? Thanks everyone, I am super nervous, but after reading these posts, I feel confident with my studying and the power of prayer can be ...

14. The "New" NCLEX for PN's, is it really harder?

    Jakobsnurse1281 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hello all I am new here. I just graduated from a LPN program here in MA last month. I got my date to test for Monday the 25th and I am scared to death. Our school was based of the ATI, and in our two years in the program ( went nights) we never touch...