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 OB/GYN/OR.

hi ---check this site

http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/azhealthtopics/a/druginterreacti_4.htm

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Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

In less than 12 hours I take my NCLEX... I feel so sick! But I see tomorrow is meds. so here is a good website for now since I may not even get on the computer tomorrow .. I may just sleep or do extreme housework... so here it is, hope this helps!

http://www.drugguide.com/

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hi everyone! i would be taking nclex on the 17th of March. i'm feeling really nervous already. i wonder if i have reviewed enough. may God bless us all test takers!

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Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

keypoints from my notes...

my very last review before NCLEX and it helps to type this stuff so figured share some here...

airborne droplets- measles, chickenpox, TB

droplet-sneeze, cough, tallk DPt, rubella, mumps, strep, scarlett fever

contact-scabies, herpes, HepA, MRSA, VRE

taking off PPE-- gloves, gown, eye proection, hand washing

I also have gloves goggles gown mask (if using mask)

Depo provera--IM q 80-90 dys also in order for planning pregnancy need to be depo free 6-18nths to establish ovulation/menstration

menopause-loss of muscle mass increase in fat tissue

if pt is in restraints evaluate q 4 hrs

progestin pills only-safe for lactating women

Fe (iron) empty stomch w vit. C ( but I know mostly administered w food because of GI upset) meat in diet potential for low iron in lab values

peanuts good folic acid if vegan

Nageles rule-- 1st day last period subtract 3 mth plus 7 days

can hear FHR @ 8wks most common at 10-12 wks

quickening 16-18 wks

gravida # of pregnant

para # delivered after 22 wks born alive or still/multiple births count as one delivery

FHR= 120-160bpm

Toxoplasmosis

TORCH

T-toxoplasmosis

O-other inf.

R-rubella

C-cytomegalovirus

H-Herpes

infections can cause serious fetal problems

preganancy BP may decrease

Chadwicks sign -bluish lady partsl mucosa 4th wk pregnancy

increase Ca+ can lead to formation of kidney stones

MMR given after delivery avoid conceiving for 3mths (after delivery)

Braxton hicks =stretching of myometrium

Heat-relieve pain

ASA avoid last trimester

antidote ASA=mucomyst

ACE -pril (for April) increase K= in blood

beta blockers olol (two baby d's) caution in pts who are diabetic or asthmatic

-statin decrease cholest , no grapefruit juice if muscle pain stop med

accutane preg test first before Rx

Ok thats all for now ... i will be in touch !! :heartbeat

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

HiHeartJulz:cheers:

allthe best ... Read the questions twice... take your time with the answers...willbw praying for you!!

In less than 12 hours I take my NCLEX... I feel so sick! But I see tomorrow is meds. so here is a good website for now since I may not even get on the computer tomorrow .. I may just sleep or do extreme housework... so here it is, hope this helps!

http://www.drugguide.com/

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Specializes in PACU.

good luck julz!

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Well I hope to take my NCLEX on March 3rd , this will be my second attempt a it and I am very frustrated that I had to take it again , when all my friends have passed the exam and even the girl I studied with and we made the same grades in school she passed and I didnt. I know that my nerves got to me and I couldnt think when I was sitting there looking at the questions. I feel more prepared this time and have faith in god that he will pull me through this. Please be praying for me, as I once again try to tackle the NCLEX. I comleted all of school and did well and now I cant work as a nurse until I pass this test, its just frustrating because I know that I know my stuff but ya know everything happens for a reason and there are many people who dont pass there 1st time and pass on there 2nd attempt because the anxiety is gon because its not NEW to you anymore, NO Surprises should I say. Wish me Luck and please say a prayer:pumpiron:

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Specializes in Med Surg, Telemetry, Long Term Care.
hi

someone correct me if i am wrong...

my answer would be bronchial...becoz.. the chest walls of children are quite thinner as compared to an adult .. but it does depend on whether this is an infant/toddler/preschooler/schooler/adolescent..normal findings on auscultation include:

  • loud, high-pitched bronchial breath sounds over the trachea
  • medium pitched bronchovesicular sounds over the mainstream bronchi, between the scapulae, and below the clavicles
  • soft, breezy, low-pitched vesicular breath sounds over most of the peripheral lung fields.

thanks igmirnor for the info...

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Specializes in My first yr. as a LVN!.

:thankya::smiletea2::beercuphe:tbsk::clpty:

Im so stoked its OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My NCLEX is finally DONE ... I can finally sleep and RELAX!!! I cannot tell you how hard all of this has been on me! But its so worth accomplishing my goals... I left here around 930a and got there around 1030a parked in the parking garage and they checked me in... so make sure you dont even wear a watch or bracelet... they do let you wear a lil' hoodie but nothing w big pockets.. they give you earplugs if you need them and the eraseable board w marker... there I sat down and relaxed too deep breaths and away I went ... stopped at 86 and took me 2 hrs.... I have a really good feeling I passed but my brain feels SOOO numb...it was weird because I only had one math and only 5 SATA and the rest were multiple choice... no exhibit or drag and drops or anything ... now I can sleep and relax!!! I will still be around... I love this thread and I know Im a feb Nclex taker but this has been my fav. thread full of support and hard upkeep on helping others... big hugs and good luck ...

:heartbeat-- Julz

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

hey heart julz

..you make me want to go an' finish it up too!!!....;)

:thankya::smiletea2::beercuphe:tbsk::clpty:

Im so stoked its OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My NCLEX is finally DONE ... I can finally sleep and RELAX!!! I cannot tell you how hard all of this has been on me! But its so worth accomplishing my goals... I left here around 930a and got there around 1030a parked in the parking garage and they checked me in... so make sure you dont even wear a watch or bracelet... they do let you wear a lil' hoodie but nothing w big pockets.. they give you earplugs if you need them and the eraseable board w marker... there I sat down and relaxed too deep breaths and away I went ... stopped at 86 and took me 2 hrs.... I have a really good feeling I passed but my brain feels SOOO numb...it was weird because I only had one math and only 5 SATA and the rest were multiple choice... no exhibit or drag and drops or anything ... now I can sleep and relax!!! I will still be around... I love this thread and I know Im a feb Nclex taker but this has been my fav. thread full of support and hard upkeep on helping others... big hugs and good luck ...

:heartbeat-- Julz

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Hi! I still do not have my ATT from California BON but I'm planning to take the exam this March. I'm doing Suzanne's plan and already on Step 2. I feel like I still have a lot of stuff to work on. Do you guys feel the same way too?

During the actual exam, how long are you suppose to answer each question? Is spending a minute on each question enough?

Goodluck to all of us!

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

:wlcmggrp:

Well I hope to take my NCLEX on March 3rd , this will be my second attempt a it and I am very frustrated that I had to take it again , when all my friends have passed the exam and even the girl I studied with and we made the same grades in school she passed and I didnt. I know that my nerves got to me and I couldnt think when I was sitting there looking at the questions. I feel more prepared this time and have faith in god that he will pull me through this. Please be praying for me, as I once again try to tackle the NCLEX. I comleted all of school and did well and now I cant work as a nurse until I pass this test, its just frustrating because I know that I know my stuff but ya know everything happens for a reason and there are many people who dont pass there 1st time and pass on there 2nd attempt because the anxiety is gon because its not NEW to you anymore, NO Surprises should I say. Wish me Luck and please say a prayer:pumpiron:
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