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  1. did u get a lot of meds question in NCLEX???

    rags replied to chichimitchi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I came across EXAM CRAM at Hastings book store when I was looking for the Kaplan book. I bought it on a chance it might be good (and because I REALLY wanted the pull out study sheet that is included)....

  2. My Awesome tale

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

    Thank you eveyone, needless to say it was a WONDERFUL Christmas present!

  3. My Awesome tale

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

    My fingers are crossed for you londongal! I hope I am congratulating you here real soon too! For me, I was SO sure I had failed it again that the waiting could have lasted FOREVER! How silly I was!...

  4. My Awesome tale

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

    Thank you so much! Needless to say, the very nice RN I was talking to did say a little, "I told ya' so". I didn't mind one bit! Now I just need to come down off this high so I can go to bed. I have to...

  5. I Passed!

    rags replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations! it is a hard earned accomplishment that only someone who has done it really understands! you are now an rn!!!!

  6. did u get a lot of meds question in NCLEX???

    rags replied to chichimitchi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the internet. It is on Amazon.com and might even be on Ebay! Good luck when you take you test. Remember, I don't think the test is designed for a person to feel good about it when they are taking...

  7. did u get a lot of meds question in NCLEX???

    rags replied to chichimitchi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Forgot to mention I found the EXAM CRAM NCLEX-RN book to be wonderful at breaking the medications down in a way they could be remembered. Just a thought

  8. did u get a lot of meds question in NCLEX???

    rags replied to chichimitchi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I posted this in response to another post but it definately is for you too so I copy and pasted it for you... Med's were my weak spot too.... Don't memorize each drug, just the categories of drugs and...

  9. Is Saunder's CD harder than the NCLEX?

    rags replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    By the way, I also used Exam Cram NCLEX-RN and absolutely LOVED it's format and review style. I HIGHLY recommend it. ISBN:

  10. Is Saunder's CD harder than the NCLEX?

    rags replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the same book mentioned but want to add a bit of advise (for what it's worth)... When you are taking the NCLEX don't give up because the questions seem really hard, unfamiliar information or...

  11. What CNAs need to tell the nurse

    rags replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to add something to this thread but it isn't actually something the CNA needs to tell the RN but rather what the CNA can do in certain situations. After graduating from nursing school and...

  12. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in the graduate nurse forum but thought I would also post it here in hopes of getting advise from some seasoned nurses. All is appreciated! Original post with grammer corrects :): I have...

  13. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX stands for: National Council of Licensing Examination It is the test we must pass in order to obtain our RN license and be able to practice nursing. It does not matter if you graduated from...

  14. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, this is what I did. I did not see or talk to my boss, but I did talk to the nurse manager on duty last night and asked her if I could keep floating as much as possible because I am learning so...

  15. i decided not to have my son circumcised-need feedback

    rags replied to nursemn's topic in General Nursing

    I have assisted with many circs and lidocaine is used where I work but in shot form. We also us a pacifier for the babe to suck on. Honestly, I don't remember one cry while the actual circ is being...

  16. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Santhony. Those are excellent ideas. I am not sure if I am willing to just give up working in a unit I love. The nursing aspect that goes along with that unit is where I want to be so I am...

  17. i decided not to have my son circumcised-need feedback

    rags replied to nursemn's topic in General Nursing

    Not exactly the same

  18. i decided not to have my son circumcised-need feedback

    rags replied to nursemn's topic in General Nursing

    I watched my brother go through major h*ll when he had to have a circ at age 36. In my opinion, if there is at all a posibility that my son(s) would need to go through that when they got older than...

  19. Wrong reasons

    rags replied to oldshoes's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school because I wanted a cool stethascope cover and get to wear it around my neck all day/night. AND THEN... I found out that I also get to fill my pockets with all kinds of really...

  20. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your input, words of encouragement, advise and ideas. I have read and will remember each and everyone of them. As one mentioned, yes, I am detailed oriented and that is most...

  21. problems w/ my unit. Any ideas?

    rags posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working at my hospital since June and was hired on in the Family Care Unit (includes PEDS OB and PP). I worked as a graduate nurse until I failed the NCLEX the first time in late July...

  22. problems w/ my unit. Any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as graduating. I am very proud of the fact that I managed to hold a 3.5 GPA all through my nursing school and college classes. I worked very hard for it and think that makes it all the more...

  23. problems w/ my unit. Any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I never actually worked with the night crew until I was a CNA. I was actually on my last day of orientation (which is all days) when I found out I didn't pass the NCLEX. My next shift was the first...

  24. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Kate1114, I will take everything you said to heart. I really don't like this feeling of mistrust from my fellow

  25. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    rags replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Sorry it was