TLC RN

TLC RN

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  1. Comparing ICUs

    Ask about the orientation program at each. Find out about the number of new grads they took in the past and how they did. Find out if the preceptors have precepted and taken new grads. The first...
  2. If Only You Had Known...

    No clue what to study more...but I do know it is NOT worth it to stress after taking the test waiting for
  3. I got on low 70 and the rest in the 60s on Kaplan. I think I did 4 trainer tests and the ones they give you in the class. I did about 200 qbank trainer questions. I did most of the Saunders CD and...
  4. OMG Help Me!

    At least you remembered some you got right. I am still trying to remember at least one I got right, lol! Good luck to you! I will wait for you to post that you passed in a couple days
  5. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I took Kaplan but used Saunders CD. I think Kaplan was a waste of my time....
  6. Need advice on 2 floors......help!

    Can you tour both units to get an idea of what each one is
  7. Saunders & saunders
  8. What's In Your Pocket?

    I carry in my pockets - My PDA - but I am not sure how much longer. Since I have access to a computer in the patient room and desk I can look up drugs etc and don't use the PDA as much as I did in...
  9. Need advice on 2 floors......help!

    Hey AmyD RN :) I just graduated and started on a critical care floor. I picked a hosptial that I knew would have a good training period. I am happy with my decision so far. I am learning a lot and...
  10. Congratulations! That is awesome :) When is your first day of
  11. Group projects any kind. They were the worst. Too much
  12. Nursing Orientation - Medication Test

    Ask the trainers doing orientation. They sometimes will give you hints. Ours was mostly basic calculations and some about which insulin's you can mix. Also the max amt of acetaminophen you can give...
  13. Bummed

    You are right on track. Kaplan wants 65% or greater to say you show readiness :) You will do awesome! Good luck. My avg for Kaplan tests was 63% and Saunders high 70's maybe low 80's. I passed with...
  14. If you will be taking the Nclex read this

    I am working on a Cardiovascular ICU. I was a deer in the headlights working this morning with a post open heart
  15. Post Nclex

    I felt the same as AmyD RN :) and Nivashni when I left the test... Good luck it sounds like you will be happy in the near future :) Tootyx121
  16. If you will be taking the Nclex read this

    you rock! congratulations & i am so happy for you...especially that you did not have to wait a day longer to find out the awesome news! whoo hoo! all the june 5ther's passed!
  17. Nclex.....heeeelp

    You have good odds if you had priority and select all that apply questions...Good
  18. NCLEX Stress

    I have been studying for a month but only got serious about it the last two weeks. I have done about 100Q's a day and my anxiety is increasing daily. I am torn between doing as many questions as I...
  19. Monday 6/5

    Who is taking the NCLEX this
  20. I was getting 68-85% on Saunders. I took a few Kaplan trainer tests and got 63-72%. I took a Mosby CAT test and got 94% chance of passing. I took the ATI predictor for school and had a 98% chance...
  21. When will I get the actual licence???

    That is sweet! Can you tell OH to tell MI to get on the ball! I hope my lic number posts online tomorrow! That way I can change my badge at work from GN to RN. Also, I can stop wearing WHITES,...
  22. average study time

    I was going to do about 6 weeks and then got stressed about the test. I started around May 16th. Got hard core around May 21st. I did about 3000 Q's from the 21st - 6/5 when I took the test. I...
  23. Done. Cautiously optimistic.

    Don't sweat it too much. Your test sounds like mine. I was upset I didn't see more delegation. 75 + your type of test questions should = Pass :) Good
  24. Monday 6/5

    You'll be with us soon :) I got my fingers crossed for you! Try to keep busy and stay
  25. Monday 6/5

    congratulations! i am surprised that between the two of us we did not shut peason down! i took mine at 9 am finished at 10 am and had results at 10 this morning :) you rock miss new