April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

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Per the request of janina08 ;) I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels weakest on? Let's keep each other in our prayers and good thoughts as we go through one of the biggest experiences of our lives. :) :nurse:

HELLO new to site. took NCLEX in 1988 and passed. worked for 6 years then stopped to raise family. unfortunately i feel so stupid because i let my license lapse. now am in the position of having to retake the NCLEX at age 41. HELLLLLP!!!!! ohhhh where to begin!

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Specializes in Pedia Cardio--- 6 yrs ago!.
Hi Mave and rest of April testtakers,

I passed the NCLEX RN...!!!!!....Had 75 questions..

I had a lot infection control..1 med calculation and 4-5 easy meds , teaching and priority questions..I preponed my test to March29...(coz its a saturday!!!)

I must mention I had atleast 12-15 questions which were SATA!!!!!

I did the Suzanne plan and read from PDA ,Saunders,

and 250 newformat questions..

My advice to future testakers would be do CONTENT!!! first and foremost see that you know the content then solve questions...dont leave any doubts regarding any specific topic:nono: rather use resources like the internet and other search engines!!!! I used the searchbox of allnurses alot for doubts!! believe me its very helpful!! Goodluck to y'all:up:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in Pedia Cardio--- 6 yrs ago!.
due to changes in my husbands work schedule i will be taking the test on april 7th. okay you know i'm freaking out now right? by this time next week i will know if i am a nurse or not.... ok! i am freaking out! seriously!!! :uhoh3::bugeyes::no::uhoh21:

hang in there gen! god is on your side. believe that god will make everything alright on the 7th. you can do all things through christ who strengthens you. god bless you! you will pass this test. we will all pass this test! :icon_hug:

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Specializes in ICU.

Janina... thank you so much.... you are such a positive person! I love this site....everyone is so encouraging!!!! Well I have two more study days.... two days to relax and then the BIG DAY! :typing

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Well I took my Nclex today for the 2nd time. I had 75 questions & like 10-12 SATA. Why so many SATA questions? Ugh! I heard that it is a good sign if you get these b/c they are higher level ?s. Is this right? Anyway two days of waiting ahead of me. I'll be checking the quick results website often!!! :typing

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Specializes in Pedia Cardio--- 6 yrs ago!.
Just a couple days away and the nerves are gettin a little out of control. Staying on tums to keep stomach acid level down.

* Need any kind of acronym for Addison / Cushings. And the Thyroid disorders. I know them but seem to choke when under pressure. I use the acronyms alot.

Anyone?

i hope this helps. It's actually a story type mnemonic. i read this from one of my books...the one with the drawings in it...so hope this helps.

CUSHING'S DISEASE:

Think of a boy named CUSHY CARL. He has an OVERproduction of hormones from the adrenal cortex. He always has a twinkie with him on one hand and a bag of chips on the other. So this means that he may have (twinkie)-increase in sugar, (bag of chips)- increase in sodium.

Cushy's face is fat and he has a buffalo hump. The fat face means that he's holding fluids. His "buffalo hump" probably scares him enough that his BP goes up even higher.

ADDISON'S DISEASE:

Anemic ADAM, is Cushy's half brother. They have opposite characteristics. Adam has a disorder caused by a decrease in secretion of the adrenal cortex hormone.

Adam doesn't have enough salt, that's why he loves salt (hyponatremia). He has hypoglycemia and complains of weakness and being tired most of the time. Weakness is a cardinal complain and is usually more severe in times of stress. He is occasionally in bed, and is dehydrated and has serious loss of weight because of anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. His skin is bronze. To prevent addisonian crisis, corticosteroids needs to be replaced.

HYPERTHYROIDISM (GRAVES DISEASE)

This is a story about GO GETTER GERTRUDE GRAVES. She is a thin lady, and her eyes "bug out" (exopthalmos). Everything is running except her menstrual period. Her heart is running fast :heartbeat (increased pulse), her BP is up, and her basal metabolic rate is running too so metabolism will be faster. (So picture this lady as running). She is always up and about cleaning at 2 in the morning. She is always in short pants and short sleeves coz she is hot all the time. So we should promote rest to this client, lower the room temp. Diagnostic test will also be increased= T3 and T4, protein bound iodine, BMR.

HYPOTHYROIDISM (MYXEDEMA)

This one is about MORBID MATILDA MYXEDEMA. She has slow deterioration of the thyroid function. This lady has exopthalmos too, but she has opposite characteristics as her sister Gertrude (Hyperthyroidism). Matilda is not thin. She will rather sleep at 2 am rather than clean. She will be sleeping most of the time because of her lack of energy. She loves to wear long pants to keep her warm. So increasing room temperature would be necessary.

Matilda will be placed on lifelong thyroid replacement and will be on low-calorie, low-cholesterol diet to help her with weight loss.

So for this lady, everything is SLOW-including her periods.

:)

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Specializes in ICU.

Steph.... I know you passed.... can't wait to hear the good news officially!

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.

april test takers schedule:

april 1st:

qlcatandgyro

imignior (took it 3/29=congratulations!!!! :yeah:)

april 3rd:

avalere2474

kano

jtejas

april 7th:

genny0616

[color=olive]april 8th:

janina08

rnbymay08

april 10th:

moments

april 14:

chichimitchi

april 18:

pinkroyalty18

or2ca

april 19th:

rose143

[color=gray]april 21st:

mave

april 22nd:

rizapride

april 23rd:

ianjel

zackjabeen

april 24th:

malachi39

april 26th:

mrstip905

april 29th:

ron134

april 30th:

ethenmon

deliciouscandii

waikiki

ilovetiggerdear

undecided/did not say date/waiting for att:

hopefulrn82

stacy14

lvlytxn

myacura2008

pinaigie

bigglesnurse

kimkevant

pinky22

lola4525

sccc07grad

avalere2474

a2008

wedny2006

youcan

lizbiz

missmykids

jasminebynight

enobong

kcjo

clarissa

hotcmodity

mrslean709

mischa2busrn

good luck to all of us!!!!! :yeah:and a very warm welcome to the newest april test takers!

:wlcmggrp::spnngwlcm:

guys, i'm freaking out! there are only 19 days until i take my exam. i don't know anything! :bluecry1:

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

Hi

I too was in a similar situation and passed nclex rn with 75 questions on 29th march 2008!!!...am not bragging but really its not easy...the only advice I would give you do the Suzanne plan it involves only one book=$40...and it is sufficient!!! I did it and if you want any further help pm me!!!:)

HELLO new to site. took NCLEX in 1988 and passed. worked for 6 years then stopped to raise family. unfortunately i feel so stupid because i let my license lapse. now am in the position of having to retake the NCLEX at age 41. HELLLLLP!!!!! ohhhh where to begin!
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i have and still using it, i love it i think it helped me out a lot :D

Hi,

Did you just purchase the Kaplan online or you attend the review course? I don't know if the class and online questions bank make any big difference. It is kind of expensive, that's why I not too sure which one to go for. Thanks for your reply and best of luck.

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mave count me in for april nclex test taker..thanks

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What is SATA? Can't figure it out....

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