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  1. Studying--# of hours?

    DSplendid replied to TuckerBug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i have to say honestly.... i didn't focus until nursing classes were over, including graduation ceremony. then i picked up books, and tests, i carried mosby flash cards, which had questions on...

  2. Mosby's CAT & Passing NCLEX?

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

    In my case it was true... When I first started doing the test, I was getting 94%, then I started getting 99%, and the test was getting harder. And to me, it was nice..the rationales were good, and now...

  3. NCLEX Tip guaranteed to help!

    DSplendid replied to KnarfKS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i have to agree 100%, before my test and during, i stopped a number of times to deep breath and talk my self into calming down! it takes longer, (it took me 2 1/2 hours to do 75 questions), but i was...

  4. Anyone passed the NCLEX?

    DSplendid replied to want2beRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my only tip, is to live and breath by saunders review book... i also used mosby's prioritize/delegation book, and really loved it. i felt that book really helped me. and of course, i do like kaplan....

  5. Here's my take on it all...

    DSplendid replied to veryhopeful1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    veryhopeful1.... :welcome: i'm no expert when it comes to the nclex; but, i can share my experience. let me first say that i passed; and, you sound just like i did, while i was waiting for the...

  6. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    DSplendid replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75, took me 2 hours 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? my professor gave us a review course which was 2 weeks. i also...

  7. If Only You Had Known...

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

    i have to say for me, it wasn't as much as "knowing something" going in, as much as it was "knowing something" after. i was a complete mess, when i left there. i was certain i failed, and not kidding...

  8. I passed! (Sorry, couldn't resist)

    DSplendid replied to studentnurserachel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons: :monkeydance: congratulations :monkeydance: :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons: :monkeydance: :balloons:...

  9. OMG Help Me!

    DSplendid replied to JKostok's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    please keep your head up....think postive! i felt the same exact way. i had 12 select all apply...not kidding! not only that, i had 3 of them back to back. i got medications i had never heard of,...

  10. How do you not stress out?

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

    thanks...go luck to you

  11. How do you not stress out?

    DSplendid posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my test is less than 28 hours away; and, i can already feel my heart rate going up. i've have felt nauseous now for about 2 days, and when i even think about sitting down for the nclex, i feel as...

  12. How do you not stress out?

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

    thanks guys....and good luck crzymom... i just can't stand the highs and lows of emotion... 1 minute, i'm joe cool confident, books down, ready to rent a funny movie, and take this damn test already....

  13. Are you telling friends & family your test date

    DSplendid posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I haven't posted in awhile, been busy as all of you are; with graduation. and nclex... Anyway, my question is; are you telling anyone of your test date? Maybe its just me, but I don't want...

  14. Nurses vs EMTs?

    DSplendid replied to bluepenguin's topic in General Nursing

    I was an EMT for over 9 years, and now a student nurse graduating in May, who works in the ER. So let me just say this: first off, your actions were right 100%, second of all, even the "right of...

  15. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    DSplendid replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    discrimination is every where, it's an ugly monster that hides within everyone. no one is free from it. why? because discrimination is nothing more than fear. fear of the unknown culture, person,...

  16. I did the worst thing ever!

    DSplendid replied to nursecher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if your not the typical over stressed, over worked, panic stricken pre-nursing student, i don't know who is. you poor thing, first of all, your not stupid, your human. second of all, if you weren't...

  17. Class Average in Nursing School

    DSplendid replied to hercsp's topic in General Students

    Well, I can tell you my school is much like the others. -75 to pass -No extra credit with research papers, clinical sheets, any papers for that matter. -Average out of 54 students.....85 -Best grade...

  18. Husbands not happy about nursing school- potential jealousy?

    DSplendid replied to buddiage's topic in General Students

    lol.....your not alone, and neither is your husband. My husband was never negative, but did get weird once clinicals started and even worse once I took a nurse intern position. Come to find out his...

  19. Failed PULSE!!

    DSplendid replied to rainswhisper,RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    McGyverRN & ArmyKitten Gave you some excellent advice, I agree 100%. ONe more thing, don't beat yourself up over it. It happens, and for your test subject to have an irregular pulse, didn't help....

  20. I need med-surge help!

    DSplendid replied to awb123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hello, i don't know if this applies to you or not, but for me i don't do nclex books, unless its as a review or supplemental reading. i do most of my studying from lecture notes and assigned reading...

  21. a&p 2 and micro in summer.. good or bad idea??

    DSplendid replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good - getting it over with bad - craming it all in, over a shorter period of time only you know you, and what your college is like. best advice, find someone in you area, that did it, and see what...

  22. Italian culture?

    DSplendid replied to arelius's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are 2 really good websites, hope they help, or at least point you in the right direction....:) http://www.pallcare.asn.au/mc/mcitalian.html...

  23. HELP!!!!! Math is KILLING me!

    DSplendid replied to Nurse2bMelanie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's what I get ML/hr x DF = gtts Ml x DF = mins 50 / 15 x 15 = 49,9 So the rest of your blood would be 200 / 165min. x 15 = 18gtts I believe ?? For Aminophyllin D (dose or Dr.'s order) Hand...

  24. Very worried, (very long)

    DSplendid posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm a tech/nursing intern, and this night, I had already worked 8 hours, but because we had gotten so busy, I didn't even realize, it was 2 hours past my shift. And I am in no way altering this...

  25. Do you worry you won't get accepted?

    DSplendid replied to fmrnicumom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    first let me say, your in my prayers, (you all are) i hope you get in. now you made an excellent point - not all schools have the same requirments, furthermore except credits. i had one college,...