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. :)

[louiemed5]

could you please add me on the list too...i'm taking it in TWO DAYS!! (AH!) 04/17

[ibethandysa]

hey what about me, i was never even acknowledged(tested the 14th and passed).

by the way if you guys have any questions dont hesitate to ask.

(i have 3 kiddos including a non-sleeping 4 mo old, and graduated a year ago. if i can do it you can too!)

april test takers schedule:

april 1st:

qlcatandgyro

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

april 3rd:

avalere2474

kano (congratulations!!! )

jtejas

april 7th:

genny0616 (congratulations!!! )

laurakfels (congratulations!!! )

npeltier (congratulations!!! )

[color=olive]april 8th:

janina08 (congratulations!!!! )

rnbymay08 (congratulations!!! )

april 10th:

ms.h

april 14:

chichimitchi

supernurse08

april 15th:

faeriwand

latueno

april 16th:

icyblue

moments

[color=olive]april 17th:

craveme

april 18:

pinkroyalty18

or2ca

april 19th:

rose143

[color=gray]april 21st:

mave

bryjah

april 22nd:

rizapride

teresab930

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 (congratulations! )

pinaigie

bigglesnurse

kimkevant

pinky22

lola4525

sccc07grad

a2008

wedny2006

youcan

lizbiz

jasminebynight

enobong

clarissa

mrslean709

mischa2busrn

mreyes1014

trimedu

stevejizobs (congratulations! )

prettynix (congratulations!!! )

good luck to all of us!!!!!

sorry, hon! dunno how that happened, but you're back on. :)

good luck to icyblue and moments tomorrow on your nclex exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

many prayers go out to the both of you!!!!!!

[ibethandysa]

:pGood vibes are being sent your way. Take the time read the questions carefully, esp the med calc. Take deep breaths throughout the test and dont let the anxiety get to you. :D:D

Hi my April nursing family,

The day is here. Tomorrow is the day for me. Can't seem to keep the books away still Lots and lots and lots of prayers, good lucks, charm, good wishes and positive vibes are appreciated I hope I'll get a good night rest tonight unlike on monday night - I stayed awake on my bed trying to put myself to sleep for maybe 3-4 hours Need to be up by 5 am, so I should be zzz by 10 the latest.

I don't know how I will be tomorrow when I come back, but I'll just leave everything into God's hands now and just scan thru lab values and etc. I don't know what to say :) Thank you all for your undying support, helped me through out this time. God bless.

Icyblue, wish you lots of Postive vibes, energy, prayers and God's blessing for your exam tomorrow. And to anyone else, who will be testing tomorrow as well.

And someone please tell the answer before I head to bed, if u can :)

If your patient refuses to take medication, who should you contact? or what should you do?

Contact the nursing supervisor

contact the physician

Thnx.

[rainbow11]

hi all,

first of all, CONGRATS to all of you who passed & GOOD LUCK to the rest of April NCLEX takers !!!

I finished my BSN program last december and started studying for NCLEX since the end of January after I received my ATT. i just wanna to ask those of you who passed NCLEX-RN how you scored on practice tests? I've been doing Kaplan & Saunders practice tests & keep scoring in high 50s (1/3 - 1/2 of the time I keep falling for the distractor questions , not because I don't know). I just don't feel like i'm ready (may be I shouldn't even go to the test center, huh?). I scheduled my test on the 23rd, a week from now. Can anyone tell me if i have a chance to pass the test??? I would rather reschedule the test than failing & retaking it. I'm sooo anxious & feeling sick :uhoh21:. please advise me! thank you.

[ilovetiggerdear, LPN, LVN]

QUESTION: The nurse cares of a client one day after a thoracotomy. nursing actions listed on the plan of care include turn, cough and deep breath q2h. The nurse understands that the purpose of these nursing actions includes w/c of the ff:

1 promote ventilation and prevent respiratory acidosis

2 increase oxygen and removal of secretions

3 increase pH and facilitate balance of bicarbonate

4 prevent resp alkalosis by increasing oxygen

What's your answer to this Kaplan question?

[pinksunRN]

QUESTION: The nurse cares of a client one day after a thoracotomy. nursing actions listed on the plan of care include turn, cough and deep breath q2h. The nurse understands that the purpose of these nursing actions includes w/c of the ff:

1 promote ventilation and prevent respiratory acidosis

2 increase oxygen and removal of secretions

3 increase pH and facilitate balance of bicarbonate

4 prevent resp alkalosis by increasing oxygen

What's your answer to this Kaplan question?

my answer is 2??? i'm really not sure:banghead:

[missmykids]

is it no 2?

[MRSLEAN709]

my answer is 2??? i'm really not sure:banghead:

Id have to say number too also!!Good luck!!

[ilovetiggerdear, LPN, LVN]

My answer is number 2 also, but Kaplan says it's number 1!

[ilovetiggerdear, LPN, LVN]

QUESTION: The nurse cares of a client one day after a thoracotomy. nursing actions listed on the plan of care include turn, cough and deep breath q2h. The nurse understands that the purpose of these nursing actions includes w/c of the ff:

1 promote ventilation and prevent respiratory acidosis

2 increase oxygen and removal of secretions

3 increase pH and facilitate balance of bicarbonate

4 prevent resp alkalosis by increasing oxygen

What's your answer to this Kaplan question?

I also answered number 2 but Kaplan says it's number 1. :confused::confused:

[pinksunRN]

I also answered number 2 but Kaplan says it's number 1. :confused::confused:

what's the rationale? is it because its more encompassing???

[december2905]

hi! i'm reviewing saunders and the topic about infection control is just limited. any suggestion where i can find more info?

what do I need to focus about infection control?