OK I know this sounds stupid but I have a friend that gets really freaked out before big tests like finals, HESI, NCLEX, and usually we get together and a few days before I start throwing out random facts at her. On 2 different tests she said the only way she got several questions was from the random facts that I threw at her that she never would have thought of!
SOOOOO..... I thought that if yall wanted to do this we could get a thread going and try to throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember". NCLEX is coming and the more I try to review content the more I realize that I have forgotten so......here are my 5 random facts for ya:
OH and BTW these came from rationales in Kaplan or Saunders no made up stuff:
1️⃣ A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.
2️⃣ After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine.
3️⃣ Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves
4️⃣ The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate
5️⃣ Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact.
Oh, ohh, one more...
? Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone
hey guys. i just passed the nclex and i can give you few ideas about preparing for nclex
be familiar with the nclex test.
know your nclex weak areas and focus on them
maintain a consistent study habit. study at least 2-3 hours a day every day!
focus on nursing interventions. most nclex questions are about what you can do for the patient
do at least 60-100 questions a day. make sure you review the rationales of missed questions and do as many questions as you can! believe me it worked for me...
focus also on the prioritization/delegation and infection control contents
know the major drugs classes and at least 3-5 drugs in each class. focus on patient teaching
include saunders in your study books. saunders book is best to teach you what you need to know in simple and concise terms
improve your critical thinking skills. nclex is about critical thinking
develop a winning strategy and be confident
do not study the night before the test
make sure you breathe...
this thread is a very good idea. i learnt so much from it. but the "random facts" should help you to be familiar with the content. don't just focus on memorizing them. make sure that you know how you can "apply" those facts to any given scenario regarding patient care. nclex is about critical thinking...
i passed :rolleyes:thanks this thread was really helpful. congrats Jack! :clown:and everyone else who passed. Good luck to everyone preparing to take NCLEX:yeah:
i passed :rolleyes:thanks this thread was really helpful. congrats Jack! :clown:and everyone else who passed. Good luck to everyone preparing to take NCLEX:yeah:
Thanks Kouco. Best of luck in your career as well.
Congrats Jack and everyone else who has passed....Thanks so much for all of your help...I take the test on Tuesday....Will let you know how I do.:clphnds:
Congrats Jack and everyone else who has passed....Thanks so much for all of your help...I take the test on Tuesday....Will let you know how I do.:clphnds:
Good luck to you Crawlyberry! Tell yourself that you can do it. It's all about confidence... Best wishes and keep us posted!
I've been studying meds, so here's some quick facts
Moxifloxacin, can cause inflamed and ruptured tendons, so assess for tendon swelling and pain
Steroids can increase gastric secretions, increasing your risk of gastric ulcers and GI bleeds, so try to avoid asprin
Letrozole is used to treat advanced breast cancer, skeltal and bone pain is a common side effect
Lopressor and other Beta Adernergic blockers can commonly cause impotence
When administering chemotherapy, remember to wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask that covers both your mouth and nose
Mg toxicity, assess for loss of deep tendon reflexes, respiratory depression, drop in heart rate and blood pressure, and a sudden drop in fetal heart rate
Klonopin, pt will experience clumsiness and unsteadiness early in therapy, should disappear with long term use
Rifampin and INH, take together on empty stomach for maximum absorption
Administer Haldol and anti-Parkinson medications at same time to decrease risk of extrapyramidal effects of the Haldol
Hey, don't worry. Your are not the only one. I'm in the same position. Here is something I once heard.......if you get dirty in the sand...don't go on and get dirty in the mud....pat your clothes down and go on.....
when reading a question make sure you read it carefully. I know everyone knows this but I just read a question and thought it said pulmonary embolism and it was pulmonary edema. I read over the question to fast and got the question wrong. Nursing actions are different for the two problems. Keep your mind in the question and don't read to fast or you can miss read the question like it did.
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hey guys. i just passed the nclex and i can give you few ideas about preparing for nclex
this thread is a very good idea. i learnt so much from it. but the "random facts" should help you to be familiar with the content. don't just focus on memorizing them. make sure that you know how you can "apply" those facts to any given scenario regarding patient care. nclex is about critical thinking...
good luck to all of you!