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.

Definitely....welcome aboard!! any system you want... maternity is fine... we have done a few already they are in the thread... maybe any following musculoskeletal ... would be a good idea.. if you want to redo something specific let us know ... Most of us are doing the Suzanne plan.. some of us self study and a few are doing kaplan.. .. i'm testing on April /1st...all the best to us!

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

hi

Facts to remember in eye/ear....

EYE

  • To test visual acuity, the nurse should ask the patient to cover each eye,both right and left separately and read the eye chart with glasses and without, as appropriate.
  • If eye ointment and eyedrops must be instilled in the same eye, the eyedrops should be instilled first....then the ointment also ointment from inner canthus to outer
  • During assessment of distance vision, the patient should stand 20" from the chart.
  • A result of 20/50 is what a patient can read at 20 feet a healthy eye can read at 50.
  • Cane for the blind is straight and white color with red tip.
  • Use a normal tone when speaking to a blind patient.
  • Use clock placement of foods on the meal tray .

  • Ptosis refers to eyelid drooping

Ear

  • Wax in the ear should be gently flushed out by irrigation with warm saline solution/insects are killed using mineral oil or diluted alcohol then removed...but first try flashing a torch into ear..
  • If a patient complains that his hearing aid is “not working,” the nurse should check the switch first to see if it’s turned on and then check the batteries
  • also
  • OD=right eye
  • OS=left eye

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
hi, march 2008 nclex support group

the following is a list of topics and dates with names posted so that each one of us can read and revise as well as post any tips, mnemonics, or just any material you think will be beneficial to the group!! please follow the forum rules especially no "real" questions! but if you have a doubt or query regarding something that can be posted...if for any reason you cannot do the review or post plz let us know so that someone else can do it!!!...we can do this!!

  • meds- mave 2/1

i'm doing meds? i thought i was doing respiratory system...

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Specializes in OB/GYN/OR.

OOp's sorry Mave!! Maybe I got mixed up when I redid the list... I'll put you against respiratory..

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Hi Everyone

I took my NCLEX yesterday ....not sure yet if I passed yet...but for the past couple of months I put together a med list that I studied. If anyone wants it....I will gladly pass it along!!

please feel free to conact me!!

Amy

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Hi I am new to this group and I am taking a test in the last week of March. I am so nervous about this test as this is not my first time taking it. Last time, I think, my medication knowledge got me down. Do anyone know any strategy on how to remember all the meds? Thanks!

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Hi Just wondering if there is anyone planning to take NCLEX in March and may want to meet for a review together. I live in Forest Hills in Queens, New York. We can meet in a library or barnes and nobles anywhere in the city or in queens. Thanks!

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
OOp's sorry Mave!! Maybe I got mixed up when I redid the list... I'll put you against respiratory..

It's okay. *lol* I was just confused. :)

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hey guys! for those of you who did/are doing suzanne's tip. just wondering... how long did it take for you to do the first tip? a month? and besides doing that, are you guys also doing practice questions ?thanks everyone! :D

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hi guys, sorry if I havent been around much. I got suzannes 2nd tip and have been stickin it out 'cuz march is coming near. I plan to take the exam on the 28th next month. I'll try to contribute here on the next days 'cuz I wont be as busy.

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Well, it's official. I'll be taking NCLEX-RN March 10th. I'm scared to death:o. I'll have been out of school 3 months when test day comes. Any helpful tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Good luck to all!!!

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