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  1. Is The Kaplan A Good For NCLEX Review???

    KristiePDX replied to Holly27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The saunders book has way mor than 180 questions on the CD. It was the only thing I used to study and I felt confident in my knowledge the entire test. I don't know about the Kaplan, I never used it....

  2. Infection control review on NCLEX-RN

    KristiePDX replied to sfcwtu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had quite a few infection control questions on my test. What kind of room assignments for particular dx's, who should or should not be roomies ect. Oh and a couple vaccination q's. What type of...

  3. Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

    KristiePDX replied to KristiePDX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did some studying durnig part of the last two weeks of school (ATI comprehensive worth 60% on my grade). I "skimmed the sub categories and used the "study" function of the CD. Then I graduated and...

  4. how long does it take for Pearsons to send grades to State board ?

    KristiePDX replied to MERCEDES674's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oregon: My state board had mine posted first thing the next day; complete with with licence #. I literally waited 24 hours. My friend says I should recieve my actual licence in the mail in 4-5

  5. Post NCLEX anxiety, need some encouragement

    KristiePDX replied to exairex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From reading this board, it seems that MOST people feel exactly as you have described, and most pass. So why dont you go rent a movie or two, or get out and do somthing to distract yourself. I know,...

  6. Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

    KristiePDX replied to KristiePDX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I did indeed pass. I just let my nerves just get the best of me (after the fact). Why do I have to question myself? I swear, my test was so easy. I studied the Saunders CD and that was it. I am...

  7. Anyone not feel freaked after nclex?

    KristiePDX replied to KristiePDX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks you guys. I am sorta famous for supressing anxiety in the heat of the moment and paying for it after the fact. In fact, I have never really experienced test anxiety. Now job interviews, thats a...

  8. Share Your Saying

    KristiePDX replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    A bumper sticker I saw on a cadillac: Have you ever stopped to think, and then forgot to start

  9. Diastolic BP of zero

    KristiePDX replied to littlehobo's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I (myself) get a diastolic reading of zero. Usually happens when my heart starts racing (150-180) for no aparent reason. Doesn't happen very often, but I had never heard of this. Saw my NP...

  10. Portland new grad RN oversaturation?

    KristiePDX replied to smilin_gp's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have been told this too. I want to get a job at Providence so bad. I was talking to the charge nurse of one of the med-surg floors and she said that last year they did not hire anybody that was not...

  11. Oregon Schools

    KristiePDX replied to CuriousMe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I transferred from MHCC to U of P after my second time applying. I was on the lower end of the GPA acceptance scale at a 3.55 (transfer credits). If you do your pre reqs at UP, there is much less...

  12. Smelly Co-Worker

    KristiePDX replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she recently had cryosurgery for cervical dysplasia. If the procedure was extensive enough, one would be able to smell the odor of rotting

  13. U of P

    KristiePDX replied to KristiePDX's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Glad all is well on your end. The first semester of my junior year was a little chaotic for me. I was taking six seperate courses and I felt that I was spread a little thin. I ended up doing well...

  14. U of P

    KristiePDX posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Is ther anyone on this forum who goes to UP? How far along in the program are you? How are things going for you?? I will be graduating in May of