March 2008 NCLEX support group

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A thread for all those in March who are planning to take the NCLEX offering both support and any hints or tips that help

Good luck to all :D

Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
omg! theres an opening for Feb1!! thats this friday, I am tempted to schedule it and get it over with...... i need advice.... i really think i am ready, but i didnt finish all of my kaplan stuff.... hmmmmm

Thank you so much for your kind words. *hugs*

My advice to you ;) is that if you feel like you're ready, then you should go for it. Delaying it more might make you go crazy. *lol*

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

agree with Mave...if you feel that you are ready then go for it. Good Luck and God Bless!

omg! theres an opening for Feb1!! thats this friday, I am tempted to schedule it and get it over with...... i need advice.... i really think i am ready, but i didnt finish all of my kaplan stuff.... hmmmmm
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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

I noticed that we are lagging on our systems discussion. No one has posted ENDOCRINE yesterday and today we should be discussing the MEDS...Let us just revise both today...

HYPOGLYCEMIA: TIRED

T Tired

I Irritability

R Restless

E Excessive hunger

D Diaphoresis-Depression

Hyperthyroidism (s/s)

THYROIDISM

Tremor

Heart rate up

Yawning (fatigueability)

Restlessness

Oligomenorrhea & amenorrhea

Intolerance to heat

Diarrhea

Irritability

Sweating

Muscle wasting & weight loss

Acute Pancreatitis: I GET SMASHED

I - idiopathic

G - gallstone

E - EtOH

T - trauma

S - steroids

M - mumps (paramyxovirus) and other viruses (EBV, CMV)

A - autoimmune

S - scorpion sting / snake bite

H - hypercalcemia, hyperlipidemia and hypothermia

E - ERCP

D - drugs, duodenal ulcers

Originally posted in https://allnurses.com/forums/f58/share-your-mnemonics-tricks-108691.html

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hi good morning. im just a new member here. im plannning to take my nclex exam next year (march 2009) but i dont know how to start. can you guys give me some tips? thanks

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Nursing Responsibilities in Insulin Therapy:

Route: Subcutaneous - do not massage site of injection

- slow absorption

IV - DKA

- only regular insulin

Administer @ room temp - cold insulin can cause Lipodystrophy

Rotate the site of injection - prevent Lipodystrophy

Storage: Used - room temp

Unopened/Unused - refrigerated

Gently roll vial in between the palms to redistribute insulin particles - DO NOT shake

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.

Mixing insulins - Regular first before Intermediate Acting; clear first before cloudy....

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

Hi guys,

Been MIA for a couple of days... took a short break...we are doin endocrine...aren't we??

Miss JKm.. good to hear about your ATT.... so when would you be testing?? Good luck and God bless!!

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Specializes in Psychiatric Nursing.
Hi guys,

Been MIA for a couple of days... took a short break...we are doin endocrine...aren't we??

Miss JKm.. good to hear about your ATT.... so when would you be testing?? Good luck and God bless!!

welcome back igmirnor:) actually no one did endocrine yesterday so I just posted some today so we can get started or else we will be backlogged further...feel free to contribute both for the system and meds. thanks:)

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

Hi guys

I found this amazing free nclex rn review site but i'm not sure whether to post or not... gives on of the most clear pharmac reviews i've seen if someone is interested ... pm me...

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

here's a great site for endocrine...http://www.endocrineweb.com/obesity.html

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Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

I have some notes; sorry if Im off the subject, but these are mostly key points;

Most common problems maintaining IV acess sites---infiltration/phlebitis for both d/c line and apply warm compresses

Cholesterol HDL (good H for happy), LDL, Trglicerides --Key components to M.I., athersclerosis, CAD labs to keep

Liver labs-ALP--enzyme produced mainly in liver and bone dx of liver and bone disease values 42-136U/I

ALT/SGOT assists in detecting liver disorders such as viral hepatitis, necrosis of liver, drug/chem toxicity,alcohol intox.,cancer

ALT/SGOT- along with CK and LDH help detect M.I.--heart and muscle damage

I gotta run to Chem. class so I can do more later... hope this helps...

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hi guys I'm thinking of doing suzanne's plan but Im not sure if I have enough time if I want to take the nclex on march...what do you guys think? I haven't got my ATT yet so I dont know when I'll be testing...

Here's a link to guide us in assessing neurological patients: http://www.nursinglink.com/training/articles/240-physical-assessment---chapter-8-neurological-system

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