fiveofpeep

fiveofpeep

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  1. patients on reality TV

    Oh definitely, consent is a given, but even with consent I still thought it was so exploitative the way they showed all the emotional aspects and up close and personal with this edematous, intubated...
  2. so true, yeah I precepted on a PACU and they dont hire new grads regardless of the economy. I was able to make connections in a neighboring unit I could work in
  3. Yes. Preceptorships definitely help because they get to show your work ethic to the employer. Treat the whole thing like an interview and collect important phone numbers of units youre interested in...
  4. I think it should be better by
  5. Another thing, I have a 4.00, graduated from a reputable BSN program, and did a competitive ICU internship and still felt challenged to find a job. Some of my friends are ACLS, PALs, etc certified and...
  6. Although well intentioned, I found the OP's post condescending and insensitive...and I do have a job lined up. First off, please remember that alot of recent new grads started nursing school/pre reqs...
  7. January NCLEX Study Group!

    one form of ID (I was nervous about that too) and I wore a light jacket. not too warm at all yeah I took a codeine haha so we are on the same page those scores sound like you will do just
  8. January NCLEX Study Group!

    yeah I really liked it. I thought it was better than saunders. I think that questions and technique was what helped me most, not content review good luck!!! youll do great
  9. January NCLEX Study Group!

    yep I used kaplan and I really liked exam cram too. I also used saunders (ehhh) and ncelx 3500 thanks so much everyone and good luck to you the exam really wasnt so bad after all
  10. January NCLEX Study Group!

    thanks! I got the PVT pop up so Im feeling
  11. January NCLEX Study Group!

    I just took the test. Finished with 75 questions in less than an hour. PVT isnt delivered
  12. NCLEX quick results

    if it makes you feel better, I have to wait more than a week cuz my school is lagging with my transcripts
  13. pre testing support

    thank you and I wish you the very best of luck
  14. pre testing support

    hey NCLEXers So I studied harder than Ive ever studied before, doing more than 10,000 practice questions, with most in the last two weeks and reviewing both kaplan and saunders. Ive gotten mid to...
  15. 700 pages of reading, per week, for one class

    learn to prioritize. Ive always had problems with leaving any page unturned but at some point you have to cut your losses and only focus on what you can do and whats
  16. pre testing support

    thanks so much. tha tis exactly what I needed to hear. I was already planning to get there early but didnt think about how I should use that time to wind down and try to relax. Thanks for that idea...
  17. Conversions

    I did find this from https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/best-study-guide-418274.html 1 lb = 16 oz 1 T = 3 tsp = 15 mL 1c = 8 oz = 240...
  18. Conversions

    I know it's a whole year later, but I would like to know too. Also, does anyone know where I can find a list of conversions to memorize that are most specific to health care? Thanks in advanced
  19. Im testing this 01/11 and I am going to go shopping the day before and pick out a nice outfit that Ill be comfortable in and feel confident
  20. What did I do wrong?

    maybe they were looking for an initial focused ABC assessment. I remember that during my first ICU interview I forgot to mention that I would do a quick overview of ABCs before doing actual head to...
  21. January NCLEX Study Group!

    I probably spend about 6-8 hours studying each day with lots and lots and lots of breaks Im a big overstudier. It helps to decrease my test
  22. January NCLEX Study Group!

    Im doing at least 250 a day for the last two weeks before the exam. Im also doing content review too. Some days I get up to 400+. Its like once you go above you want to keep exceeding your goals ya...
  23. January NCLEX Study Group!

    thanks so much and good luck to you. yeah I did lots of questions but havent really reviewed content so that will be a weakness Im going to address this
  24. January NCLEX Study Group!

    Im taking my NCLEX a week from today. The nerves are definitely setting in. Oh faithful study group, do you have the answers to either of the following questions? 1) does breastmilk have any c/i with...
  25. Why do people fail the NCLEX?

    haha funny one rn and rrt if you are being sarcastic