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Hello, New grad here preparing for NCLEX. I have been using ATI's adaptive tests. I've had 3 test shut off at 75 scoring hard difficulty ranging from 51, 67, and 84th percentile. Along with 1 exam shut off at 117 question level hard at the 26th...

Yes, I have taken my exam and I passed in 75 questions. ATI prepared me well. If you score in the hard category and are getting 50% right I bet your good for NCLEX.

I'm in the same boat. Waiting for my ATT, wanting to enjoy the sunshine, but also trying not to forget everything I learned in nursing school!! I am studying about the same as you. I'm taking 2 exams a day which takes me a little more than 2 hours. M...

Hi everyone, Soon to be new grad RN ? just curious how long did it take to get your key to test for the NCLEX after graduation? My paperwork is all submitted. The BON is just waiting for my transcripts.

Im in NH

Hello there, I am wondering if it is acceptable to draw up an IV push medication that is to be diluted in normal saline with a pre-filled normal saline flush? Or should I pull the normal saline from a single use vial of normal saline? I have seen in ...

I just want to make sure I'm following best practice. I have watched a lot of videos on diluting IV push meds and they draw from a vial of NS. In clinical I've seen nurses use the flushes.

Hi, when hanging an IV medication in clinical what information do you need to have ready for your instructor. I need to able to manager my IV sites better and need some guidance.

Yes, that's a given. I'm looking for more specific information regarding infusion therapy. We were told we need to make sure we know the difference between a flush bag and maintenance fluids, what's having in the pts room, how old the tubes etc, how ...

Hi there, I am a senior nursing student graduating in May!! I can't wait to start my career. I am a nurses aide for home care agency. I have worked there for 5 years. My question is, will visiting nurse agencies hire new grad nurses? The hospit...

Hi, just wondering if nursing students generally pass meds during the OB clinical rotation?

Hi everyone, just curious if anyone else has developed worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety during nursing school? I've cried everyday this week. I had a rough week in clinical and made couple mistakes. I'm starting to doubt my capabilities a...

Hey all, I was wondering if some could explain to me the difference between adverse effects and side effects. My Davis Drug Book has usually two separate catagories for drugs, but some only have adverse effects listed. Thanks!

I'm still unsure how to differentiate between the two. We have medication grids we're suppose to fill out with two separate catagories for side effects and adverse effects. I don't see how my drug guide book distinguishes between the two. It's really...

Hey all - I'm not a strong math student. I scored 85% on the math section of the Teas, B- in applied college math, and an A in foundations of Chem. Do you think I'm capable of med Math? Is it mostly directional analysis (unit conversion) we did A LOT...

Hey Everyone, I'm currently having a melt down that I might not be able to start nursing school this fall. I just found out today that we need 3 doses of the Hep B vaccine or a titer that shows immunity before we start clinicals. Based on my records ...

Finally heard from the director. She says I'm all set to start clinical!

Hi everyone, I am starting my first semester of nursing school this fall. All my prerequisite courses are done! I'm very excited to start nursing school, but I'm nervous about the clinical experience. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I am cu...

I'm hearing this response a lot. It's encouraging!!!!

Just an update for anyone interested or had anything to say... I got my titer back and I was negative for Hep B antibodies. My PCP recommended picking up on the Hep B vaccine where I left off. She wants me to get a vaccine Monday and then come back f...

Thanks for the replies everyone, I have a voicemail and email out to my director. Still haven't heard back from her. The nurse at my doctors office recommended getting the titer done anyways then starting the sequence. I needed a titer for varcilla a...

Hey everyone, I'm curious what you all do for meal prep during school/clinicals. I'm trying to get organized and I struggle to eat properly when I'm busy. How do you all plan meals? Breakfast is the hardest meal for me. Thanks!

Thank you again everyone. I am currently a nurses aide working in home care and everyone says I'll do fine interacting with patients. It's really the nurses that intimidate me! Lol but I'm working on trying to have a more positive attitude and not le...

Thank you so much for this!

Thank you all for your advice and words of encouragement!