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I took NCLEX-RN last week. Had 242 questions, was sure I failed but found out Friday that I passed. WooHoo!!!!:w00t: I used: *Springhouse NCLEX RN Review cards Third edition *Saunders Comprehensive review Third edition (CD) *and Mostly NCLEXRN 3500 that someone on here suggested http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do *and the night before the exam I reviewed Davis's RN Notes, Nurse's clinical pocket guide Good Luck!! You can Do it!!!!

CateRavenwing Thanks so much for your reply. Unfortunately I do need a referral to see the Endocrinologists in my area since there are only 2. I will get the referral from the ENT when I go in this coming week. The antibody test, is this the TPO? My levels where checked in 2004 and they were 840, the family Dr. didn't seem concerened and of course now I have a simple goiter. I do have a lab order to have this retested and will go in for the blood draw on Monday. This is just so frustrating, and YES, you are right... I have been exhausted for the last 4 years (I thought it was just the stress of nursing school). But... I managed to graduate this past December :nuke: Thanks so much for the info., I am feeling better since I started the Synthroid and will get that referral for sure. Hugs to You!!!

Hello! I have finally found a Dr. that confirmed my suspected thyroid issues. For 4 years now my family doctor has been telling me I have thyroiditis and that I do not need medication despite my lab results which have indicated Hypothyroid. I finally saw another Dr. in the same office (she is a new partner) and she had me go for a thyroid ultrasound. When the results came back she then sent me to an ENT and he confirmed Hashimoto's thyroid. He put me on synthroid and I need to get my labs redrawn so he can adjust my dose if necessary. My question is this? do I continue to see an ENT for this or should I be under the care of an endocrinologist? Does it really matter? I just want to make sure I am being treated effectively. The ENT Dr. seems very good and I have an appointment next week for a follow up. Not sure if I should ask him for a referral or stick with his office for treatment. Thanks

I am so nervous to take the NCLEX also. I just rescheduled my exam, I probably shouldn't have..... I got my ATT on 1/27 and thought I would be ok to take it by Monday the 16th but now I feel like I need more time to study. New test date is March 4th. and I need help focusing on what to study. I am feeling overwhelmed and I have terrible test anxiety that is now getting the best of me Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Oh yeah, does anyone know.... Is Suzanne's plan doable in 2 weeks?

I know it's not exactly in the Metro area but there is a store I found in Hagerstown awhile back that has some really nice scrubs. I seem to remember some stethoscopes and a few other nursing supplies as well. Super Shoes: 601 Dual Highway Hagerstown, MD 21740 If your in the area it's worth a looksie. There is also a medical supply store in the same shopping center a few stores away. Can't remember the name but they have scrubs there too and lots of medical supplies for home health.

Thanks for the suggestions Nurse-to-be-joy. I do everything you mentioned with the exception of exercising on a regular basis. I guess I need to make some time to start going to the school gym after class.:) Thanks

Hello, I'm in my last semester of pre-req's for my local nursing program. Letters are due to go out in April and I am really nervous about my science grades. The Science classes are just beating me down. I have A's in all of my classes with the exception of Micro and A&P 1. This semester I am working on A&P 2 along with other classes and find might anxiety level going higher and higher. I just took my first exam Thursday, when time was up I wasn't even finished, I didn't get to work on my essay questions. I'm always the last one finishing on my exams and I know this stuff when I am going over it in study group with my friends who get A's and B's. Me, I am barely getting D's on these exams.... I am so frustrated with myself. I feel like when I take the exam, It takes me awhile to really understand what the question is asking and even then I can only narrow the answer down to 2 of the 5 choices but then I'm stuck. When I was finished with the exam some of my classmates were waiting for me in the hall and I almost fainted, it took me about 10 minutes before I felt normal again (I had a Reese's cup and some water). It wasn't that I was really nervous, I feel like, whenever I take these exams I get tunnel vision because I am thinking so hard. I'm not sitting there saying to myself oh my gosh, this is hard or I can't do this.... I am just working through each question to try and choose the best answer so I can move on to the next. I feel that my thought process takes a little longer than most. I did see a Dr. the other day and awaiting results for some bloodwork (Hypothyroid, Pre-Diabetes and Cortisol). When I went in my BP was really high as well and I keep gaining weight for no apparent reason. Just looking for some suggestions. Maybe someone else has been in a similar situation? Maybe I am studying the wrong way? I am a visual learner and it's the pictures that seem to pop into my head, I do draw and write all over a blank sheet of paper to help in my thought process but..... I'm still struggling. Thank you for any positive suggestions you may have to offer, Jennifer

I too am very sorry for your ill husband. I am not a nurse, but I am a pre-nursing student and I have IBS. I have had a terrible time with constipation in the past as well to the point of bleeding and doubled over in pain afraid to have a BM. Over the years I'd tried a few things with minimal relief and then I talked with my OB/GYN who suggested I take flaxseed oil (2 tbsp/day). I actually take 2 to 4 1000mg. supplements because the oil itself is awful tasting. I can tell you honestly, I have not had a problem with painful/bleeding constipation in over 2 years since starting the flaxseed oil. Good Luck in finding help for your hubby. My Prayers are with both of you.

Hello, I'm Sorta New here..... This Summer I'm taking: Microbiology Lecture and Lab Online Sociology Fall I'm taking: A&P 1, Lecture and Lab Sociology of Marriage and Family Algebra Pottery 1, (don't need this one but thought it would be a fun class) I still haven't decided on which degree yet, I'm applying to both the Associates and Bachelors programs. I will have all my pre-req's for the Associates complete by Spring 06 and I should have all the additional pre-req's required for BSN transfer done by Summer 06 (will apply in December for both). Hopefully I will be accepted to one of the programs and will then start Fall 06 clinicals. Good Luck to everyone!:)