by Char.LPN

Updated Sep 02, 2009 at 10:12 AM by Joe V

Everyone getting prepared for the NCLEX-PN...I have an idea!

Let's use this thread to start our own study group. We can share random information, advice, work on questions, etc. I was looking at the "anyone up for random fact throwing?" thread and that has a lot of great info but it seemed more geared towards RNs, so I thought..lets do one for PNs!!

We can do it totally randomly or we can work by systems, diseases, meds, etc... I have plenty of study books to get me prepared, but I thought this would be a great way for us to help each other and hopefully increase our chances of being successful at NCLEX.

Who's interested??

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thats a good idea, count me in!!!!!!!!! when are you taking your exam?

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Dually noted, silverdragon.

francis rey - i received my ATT but have not scheduled yet, but i'm thinking of doing it sometime in October or November. i start classes for the RN program in a few days, so I need to give myself a good amount of time to prepare. have you scheduled your exam yet?

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Awesome!! I would love to be included in this Study Group!! I will be taking my NCLEX PN in October and I pray that I pass this time!!!!

I'll try to think of some Radom Facts from my notes that I can include on here.

- Quickening (fetal movement) - occurs 16-20 weeks
- Bladder must be full for Amniocentisis
- Signs of Preeclampsia- HEP= HTN, Generalized edema, Proteinuria
- Fetal HR 120-160

ABG's
-PH 7.35-7.45
-pO2 80-100
-pCO2 35-45
- HCO3- 22-27

Remember ROME:
Respiratroy Opposite, Metabolic Equal

I've heard a lot of people say to know your INFECTION CONTROL/CONTACT PRECAUTIONS forward and backwards. There is a thread on here that goes over all of that...

http://allnurses.com/nclex-discussio...ol-406535.html

if you read further down there are a couple mnemonic's to remember them.

I'll continue to post helpful random facts. I've been doing practice test from Saunders 4th Edition and Kaplan Q-bank for PN. I also have been making flash cards and memorizing all of my lab values etc. I do about 100 practice questions a day give or take a few. I also try to read from my Saunders book. When I feel that I am getting overwhelmed. I stop... do something like house work, jump rope whatever to make me focus again. Don't get me wrong though I still get down about it but I am trying to be confident and positive as can be!!!

What have you guys been studying? If ya'll have any helpful hints, suggestions please feel free to fill me in b/c I am open to any help/advice I can get. This well be fourth time taking this test. I am hoping this is my last time!!! I am so glad there is a website like this to help everyone who is in the same boat as I am.

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I took my ok boards last sat. so here is what I have to offer: make sure you know about infection control, prioritizing, and nursing process.

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Brandi - my prayers are with you that you are successful this time around!! by the sounds of it you are putting 150% effort into it, so i imagine you will get through it this time

I am studying with: Kaplan (online course + Qbank), Frye's 3300 nursing bullets, ExamCram, and miscellaneous things i have gotten from other people and old notes. If you like, you can PM me with your email addy and I can send you some stuff. I have a ridiculous amount of stuff now that I look at it...I'd probably need a year just to read through all of it!

Here's some random antibiotic info:

• Narrow-spectrum abx (PCN, erythromycin) are only effective against gram(+) bacteria
• Broad-spectrum abx (tetracycline, cephalosporins) are effective against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria
• Long term abx use can result in superinfection (occuring in mouth, resp tract, intestine, GU tract, or skin) and is more common with use of broad-spectrum abx
• A severe anaphylactic rxn to abx can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest. SOB is usually 1st sign. Tx with epinephrine, bronchodilators, antihistamines
• Staphylococcal bacteria are resistant to most abx except vancomycin

Sprain versus Strain:

• Sprain - ligament injury Strain - muscle tear
• Sprain - joint instability Strain - swelling, local tenderness
• Sprain - pain, swelling, discoloration Strain - sharp or dull pain
• Sprain - increased pain w/joint use Strain - increased pain w/muscle contraction

Compartment Syndrome: usually occurs within 48h after injury; signs & symptoms - THE 5 P'S: pain unrelieved by meds, pallor & decreased capillary refill, paresthesias, paresis (weakness) or paralysis, and pulselessness


okay, thats all i'll do for now. let me know if this way of giving info is how you guys want to do this? do i need to simplify the info and just post the main point?

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Nclex love to ask this Drug

Acarbose -- Take each dose with the first bite of a meal
Acarbose is an anti-diabetic drug


Great thread for LVN...........

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Answer this question: what disease presents with the characteristic "slapped face" look?

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Average blood loss for vaginal birth is 500 ml; for cesarean birth, 1000 ml.

First 12-24h after birth, apply ice to help with pain at the perineal site; after 24h, use heat or sitz baths.

Lochia progresses from rubra (up to 3 days after birth) to serosa (~ 3rd to 10th day after birth) to alba (~ 10th to 21st day after birth).

Post-birth use of RhoGAM: if mom is Rh(-) and baby is Rh(+), administer within 72h after birth, given IM into deltoid muscle