NanSeeH

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  1. ICU personal reading

    NanSeeH replied to autumn_raine's topic in MICU, SICU

    Keep in mind that almost all critical care material seems "too technical" until you experience it in practice. With experience, the relevant materials reinforce what you know, help give you a better...

  2. Ethical ? about AIDS....

    NanSeeH replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

    If the patient is unresponsive, who is giving "informed"

  3. staying organized..

    NanSeeH replied to RN1982's topic in MICU, SICU

    Kati2005 It's great that you are concerned and speaking with your preceptor is a good idea. Ask for specific examples and advice. Preceptors do regularly give "organize and prioritize" as areas for...

  4. $10,000 penalty if you leave the ICU

    NanSeeH replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    >$10,000 pay back Life is too unpredictable. This is coming from a complete control freak... As a new grad I signed a contract feeling that I made all the needed arrangements, adjustments and...

  5. Go Parkland or Go Army??

    NanSeeH replied to mckenzie4891's topic in Government, Military

    I have not considered military service. But, I wanted to add something to this particular thread. The Parkland program requires a 24 month commitment that includes the 28 weeks spent in the...

  6. eating our young?

    NanSeeH replied to happytobehere's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    note to any new grads reading and researching the topic "new grads in critical care": once you decide that critical care is where you want to be... make sure to be responsible in chosing your first...

  7. Parkland Critical Care and Trauma Internships

    NanSeeH replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

    LabCat01, thanks for sharing the article. I no longer had an electronic copy. I discovered the article during my first year in nursing school. It was also listed on the program's recruitment...

  8. Mosby's CAT & Passing NCLEX?

    NanSeeH replied to tcourt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got 99% consistantly and passed NCLEX. I feel that it was a good review and helped me get used to NOT being certain. So, the program gave me a chance to "practice" using test taking strategies....

  9. Post 48 hours and no results

    NanSeeH replied to queenbee06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations...

  10. Oh no I got a math question!

    NanSeeH replied to zephyr54's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A class mate found out yesterday that she passed, she said she had at least one math calculation. Luckily, she had not been reading about the latest trends on NCLEX. She only mentioned it because...

  11. If Only You Had Known...

    NanSeeH replied to GN4now's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For me, the answer to your specific topic question would be "No". It's not that kind of exam. NCLEX is about analysis and application on an incredibly broad level. It's not what you know, it's what...

  12. Work vs School

    NanSeeH replied to Yayamaya's topic in General Nursing

    I remember having the same concerns. I even looked into getting my LVN after my first year of nursing school. As it turned out I did not work in healthcare during school. But, I was a pharmacy...

  13. Handling long shifts and pets

    NanSeeH replied to DogWalk's topic in General Nursing

    In my current home, we have a dog door for our pets. We're about to move to the "city" and will not have a yard. I have researched area "doggie day-cares", there are several. I was actually...

  14. Omg...i Passed!

    NanSeeH replied to co_gai_viet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good job, I am so happy for you!

  15. # of questions on the NCLEX

    NanSeeH replied to courtney779's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let's not forget that 15 questions do not count. Does anyone know for sure if the "test" exam questions are set up to pop up at the appropriate level of difficulty? They may or may not? My point is-...

  16. # of questions on the NCLEX

    NanSeeH replied to courtney779's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my exam this AM too. I honestly didn't remember a question or answer choices well enough to "look up" until the drive home... I had about a half hr of perfect memory of my exam... and yes, I...

  17. Moved NCLEX DAY UP! Please tell me I am not crazy

    NanSeeH replied to avery's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I live in WF, MSU Grad May '06. We will be moving to DFW next month... It's over... I was SO relieved when the screen shut off at 75, but the feeling only lasted about 30 seconds... and the drive...

  18. Moved NCLEX DAY UP! Please tell me I am not crazy

    NanSeeH replied to avery's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Avery- I just noticed your in DFW... wouldn't it be funny if I was able to move my date up to the 21st, because you moved your date up to the 15th! I live in N. TX and will be getting ready to drive...

  19. Moved NCLEX DAY UP! Please tell me I am not crazy

    NanSeeH replied to avery's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I moved my exam day up by one week- now I'm taking it tomorrow morning! I was starting to have some serious anxiety! And, I am not prone to anxiety- so it was kinda freakin me out! Moving my date...

  20. Fill-in-the-blank issue on review CD's

    NanSeeH posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone else noticed that the fill in the blank type review questions are not scored properly on their review CD's? here's hopin I don't get many fill-in-the-blank questions on the exam... I have...

  21. Fill-in-the-blank issue on review CD's

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

    That's good to know, thanks for the link it helped calm my concerns

  22. good new grad icu programs

    NanSeeH replied to futrrn06's topic in MICU, SICU

    The following is an excellent article on the Parkland programs, applicant qualifications, and the application process. Check your school databases, I think I had to use interlibrary-loan. However, you...

  23. Parkland Critical Care and Trauma Internships

    NanSeeH replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

    The following is an excellent article on the program, applicant qualifications, and the application process. Check your school databases, I think I had to use interlibrary-loan. However, you get it...

  24. parkland critical care and trauma internship

    NanSeeH replied to ssamnisk's topic in Texas Nursing

    The following is an excellent article on the program, applicant qualifications, and the application process. Check your school databases, I think I had to use interlibrary-loan. However, you get it...

  25. took NCLEX this AM GOT 75...

    NanSeeH replied to sjp416's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for taking the time to share this information with everyone. It will help me keep things in perspective as I prepare for my exam. (funny side note in reference to this thread: I believe...