Mich2009

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1. RN-BSN ?

   Mich2009 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hey, I graduated in June and just passed my NCLEX-RN last week! I'm ecstatic and am now looking at RN-BSN programs. I'm thinking Chamberlain, they give you 80 credits for having your license and it seems pretty flexible; they are expensive though. D...

2. Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

   Mich2009 replied to icureu's topic in New Nurse

   Same here! Kaplan saved me, they are as close as it comes to the actual NCLEX-RN, I passed at 82 !

3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   Mich2009 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   ok the trick definitely works!! I took the NCLEX-RN on Sept. 22 and tried to "re-register" that evening & it gave me the infamous pop up! This morning, Sept. 24th, I got my results and I PASSED!!!! Its the most amazing feeling ever to know that a...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   Mich2009 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   How do you guys check your names on the BON website?

5. Took NCLEX today.......OMG!

   Mich2009 replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine this morning as well! My first attempt led me through 265 agonizing questions, this time I had 85Q's w/ 8-9 SATA's. I don't know how I'm going to sleep tonight! I tried the "pearsonvue trick" and it gave me the message saying that I cann...

6. Time is ticking...

   Mich2009 replied to Mich2009's topic in NCLEX

   thanks guys! Btw I caught THE only cold before my exam and ended up re-scheduling it for next Tuesday (22nd) =( . BUT it's alright because I re-scheduled for a different location, which I really wanted to do in the first place. Anyway, Good Luck to e...

7. Time is ticking...

   Mich2009 replied to Mich2009's topic in NCLEX

   I took it on July 15th in the afternoon so now I rescheduled for the morning exam :wink2: Tried to change things around around a little, up the odds of my passing. Glad to hear I'm not the only one in this boat! I do pray everyday and will do so for ...

8. Time is ticking...

   Mich2009 replied to Mich2009's topic in NCLEX

   thanksss:cheers:

9. Time is ticking...

   Mich2009 posted a topic in NCLEX

   hey guys ok so I took the NCLEX the first time in July and failed with 265 questions; it was torture. My anaylsis report claimed that I "came close to the passing average" for all of the sections given. My first question on that exam was a math quest...

10. I Passed My NCLEX 2nd Try THANK GOD!!!!! Here's how!

    Mich2009 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX

    same here, I'm taking it again in September and failed at 265 Q's the first time in July, im doing Kaplan Q's, just started LaCharity's book, and have Mosby's for reference.. Hope that'll do the trick! oh an ofcourse refering to allnurses for hints/t...

11. need advice, when to re-take!

    Mich2009 posted a topic in NCLEX

    hey guys Im going on a trip to europe and will be returning back to NY on August31st. When do you think I should retake my NCLEX, a week later or two weeks later? Need advice! My bf claims a week later not to keep stalling for time and my friend cla...

12. so when are you "ready'?

    Mich2009 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Im doing Kaplan practice tests and am averaging about 72% overall...but I do about 30 Q's at a time, not 150, so does that mean that i'll be "ready" to take the NCLEX when i get above 65% taking 150 questions? not sure...

13. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Mich2009 replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

    Ari, I just graduated in NY and am looking for a job in peds, any suggestions? It seems pretty dead out here for new grads even though its the city.. its kind of strange, I didn't expect it to be this bad honestly :trc:

14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Mich2009 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    Lung CA is a common cause of SIADH which results in an increased water absorption and dilutional hyponatremia... THAT COMES UP OFTEN! ^

15. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Mich2009 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    2 quick facts: clozapine (Clozaril) can cause agranulocytosis so teach pt to watch for sore throat and fever! phentoin (Dilantin) is EXTREMELY hepatotoxic; if liver is impaired, may cause toxicity of Dilantin b/c it can't be metabolized & builds ...