guzzebear

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1. 2 nights of triage hell

   guzzebear replied to EmerNurse's topic in Emergency

   Coumadin....A fib????

2. A newbie with a Kaplan question.

   guzzebear replied to Dempather's topic in NCLEX

   I took the nclex in feb and pass with 85 question. I also took kaplan and score about 60% on the practice tests. The kaplan test is HARDER then the actual test. The decision tree really, really works. Just remember that the nclex world is differe...

3. Nursing Shortage?

   guzzebear replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

   In any profession there will always be good ones and bad ones. As a whole I think a large amount of nurses are good, even great. Even though there is a nurse shortage MOST employers would want to hire good nurses. It doesn't mean that if you have a l...

4. Orange County Nursing Programs

   guzzebear replied to OCstudent's topic in California

   I went to SAC class 12/05. I LOVE the school. The teachers are all every supportive. I am currently working in the ER at UCLA and feel very well prepared. The program makes you love nursing and give you a great base. In my class we started with...

5. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

   guzzebear replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

   There are many great threads on IV start if you do a search....But here are some of the tricks I thought are really helpful. 1. I always look at both arms before I start. I tell my patient I only want to hurt once...so I have to look at all the vei...

6. Reflections on your completing your First Year as a nurse

   guzzebear replied to grinnurse's topic in New Nurse

   #1. what has been the number 1 change in your life since you began your nursing career? i plan my life a month at a time due to scheduling.....having my pda everywhere i go... #2. are you still at the facility that you originally went to work? ...

7. Question about ER from new nursing graduate

   guzzebear replied to LSUGIRL's topic in Emergency

   Hi...I graduated from nursing school 12/05 and went straight in to ER and LOVE it...I went throught the same debate myself. It depends who you ask regarding what kind of answer you will get. My advise is if you decide to go straight in to ER make ...

8. Anybody else taken NCLEX-RN in CA?

   guzzebear replied to spejsa's topic in NCLEX

   FYI....The BRN will not post the results if they did not receive your transcript from your school. They will let you take the test only. YOu can call your school to see if they sent your transcript and when!!!!!I hope it helps..

9. I Didn"t Pass!

   guzzebear replied to studentnurse74's topic in NCLEX

   Hi..I am sorry you didn't pass but I hope I can share how I studied for the NCLEX. I took the test on 2/07/06 and passed with 80 questions. Like everybody I know that took the test, I thought the test was terrible. I was never really sure of my an...

10. NCLEX Takers 2/7/06

    guzzebear replied to Johari's topic in NCLEX

    Just as an FYI for people in CA...The board of nursing update their computer at 2:30 AM!!!! I took the NCLEX on 2/7/06 at 9:30 am and had an issue date of 2/09/06.... Good LUCK guys....WE all will be Great NURSES:mad:

11. NCLEX Takers 2/7/06

    guzzebear replied to Johari's topic in NCLEX

    I am a Registered Nurse!!!!!!!:roll I will continue to pray for the rest of you who are waiting on your results!!!! (Trust me I know how you all feel....I was there two hours ago!!!Please keep us posted) Guzzebear

12. Just got back from NCLEX!!

    guzzebear replied to stn2003's topic in NCLEX

    I took the Nclex today and got 80 questions. I got a lot of priority questions and felt the same way as everybody else!!! I don't know what to think????? I didn't get any psych question but I got alot of meds and infection questions!! Good luck to u...

13. NCLEX Takers 2/7/06

    guzzebear replied to Johari's topic in NCLEX

    Well guys, it is finally over! I just took the Nclex today and had 80 questions. I had so many priority questions!!!!!!!!!!!!I am a nervous wreck right now. :angryfire I guess we just have to wait on over results. I hope all is well for everybody...

14. NCLEX RN on Feb 7

    guzzebear replied to aiming's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you so much for the advice!!!!!My stomache is in knots!!!! I think I am nervous about the unknown.....Positive thinking!!!!WE WILL PASS!! WE ALL WILL PASS!!!

15. NCLEX RN on Feb 7

    guzzebear replied to aiming's topic in NCLEX

    Hi! I will also be taking the Nclex on feb 7 at 9:30!! How did you prepare for the test. I took Kaplan and got everybody praying for me.... Good luck on the test!!!!