April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

[MMARN]

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. :)

[TeresaB930, BSN, RN]

Best of luck to you.....prayers..:) We also live in the same part of the country, I'm in Yakima.

[ethenmon rn]

hai mave and moments ............

try 2 do some exam mode in d side bcoz thn u wil realize hw much ur knowledge.........last 2-3 days am doing kaplan q trainer ........really making me panic............nw all aril test takers have countable days .so pray well...work hard ...try 2 do ur level best ........hope every body in dis month who are taking d test wiil be an RN by next month ........be positive

ALL D BEST 4 ALL THE TEST TAKERS IN APIL AND D FUTURE!!!!!

[enoRN]

i tot i was d only one forgeting things even lab values that i knew, well God is my last hope, if i rely on my brain it migt fail me, i am handing everything to God, i had to shift to May, cos Kaplan made me feel empty, stupid, and foolish, there has to be some difference btw my 1st and 2nd time, i am making it this time!

[MomenTs]

i tot i was d only one forgeting things even lab values that i knew, well God is my last hope, if i rely on my brain it migt fail me, i am handing everything to God, i had to shift to May, cos Kaplan made me feel empty, stupid, and foolish, there has to be some difference btw my 1st and 2nd time, i am making it this time!

I totally hear you, tell me about it. If you go to bookstore next time, look for a book "Memory notebook of nursing," all of us forgetters can definitely make a good use of it.

[MomenTs]

To remember value of some drug toxicity level:

Lithium 2.0

Digoxin 2.0

Theophylline 20

Myocradial Infarction: Q wave - irreversible

Injury - ST elevated (Injury is SomeThing - reversible

Ischemia - ST Depressed

CVA:

Right Sided - Mind (To remember Right Mind)

Left Sided - Language

[lvlytxn]

Good LUCK to those of you testing this week!!

I read a couple of posts from some of you testing this coming week and it's freaking me out...and I've already tested and passed!!

I guess it's because it brought back all those scary and anxious feelings that I felt...thinking that I didn't know anything, getting horrible Kaplan scores, and not even remembering basic lab values. And guys, I just wanted to tell you that it will be ok!!

Please don't reschedule. Please don't study 2 days before the test. It will shoot your anxiety up the roof making you "think" you don't know anything, flipping through pages of notes, doing question after question...and stressing when you don't get it right. STOP!

You KNOW MORE than you think you do. Keep the FAITH and go in there determined to pass!!

[MomenTs]

Quesiton:

Salicylate Poisoning causes Metabolic Acidosis? Why?

I thought it would be alkalosis as you vomit gastric contents. A/C to book, no, it's acidosis. Why is it so? Someone please explain. Thanks. God bless.

[janina08RN, RN]

>>>chichimitchi and SuperNurse08...:redpinkhe

God bless you both on Monday! God will be with you and He will take away whatever anxiety you are feeling...Bear in mind that with Him ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. Say to yourselves "I can do all things through CHrist who strengthens me."

I am praying for you. You will make it! You will pass! :)

>>>Mave and Moments and the rest...:redpinkhe

I am praying for peace of heart and mind...that anxiety will not get the best of you. You have prepared well for this test, You will both make it. God knows your efforts, and He loves you enough not to give the desires of your hearts. Claim His promises, He will make you pass. God bless you! :)

Sending good vibes and prayers your way...

[kitnaw]

Hi To Mave, ORCA, Moments and to everyone here

I just would like to ask help regarding External Emergency Disaster Triage, who are the priority patients and who are the patients can be discharge?

Please help me with this guys.

[MomenTs]

Thank you lvlytxn and Janina :icon_hug: Wishing you both, Genny, Igmirmor, Stevie and all the other test takers who made it a brighter future ahead and to the ones who did not, "never give up - sooner or later, u'll be there too." God bless.

[michaRN, RN]

Good LUCK to those of you testing this week!!

I read a couple of posts from some of you testing this coming week and it's freaking me out...and I've already tested and passed!!

I guess it's because it brought back all those scary and anxious feelings that I felt...thinking that I didn't know anything, getting horrible Kaplan scores, and not even remembering basic lab values. And guys, I just wanted to tell you that it will be ok!!

Please don't reschedule. Please don't study 2 days before the test. It will shoot your anxiety up the roof making you "think" you don't know anything, flipping through pages of notes, doing question after question...and stressing when you don't get it right. STOP!

You KNOW MORE than you think you do. Keep the FAITH and go in there determined to pass!!

thank you for the uplifting message..yes i totally agreed with moments ORCA that it seems everything studied are lost..but yes i will definitely follow your advice..what i left at the moment is my faith and belief in GOD that i will pass..and we all surely pass in God's will and power...Thank you to all people you have posted good advices and been praying for us all...:bowingpur

[MomenTs]

Hi To Mave, ORCA, Moments and to everyone here

I just would like to ask help regarding External Emergency Disaster Triage, who are the priority patients and who are the patients can be discharge?

Please help me with this guys.

I'm not sure about this myself Riza, I need to look at it

An to add to Micha's post, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Janina, Genny, Lvlytxn,Igmirmor, and to all of us April/may testtakers and to everyone for keeping us in your prayers. You all are inspiration.