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  1. I have a Neuro test comming up and there is much confusion about Cushing's triad and reflex. I am also getting conflicting information about what Cushing's triad is, some resources say that it is...
  2. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    i did take my test in cali on the 12th and i found out on the 18th that i passed. so did you look? let me know if you
  3. Wow that is only 4 days!! EEkkk! It really snuck up on me and I am starting to worry that I didn't study as much as I could have. I have done in the area of 3,500 review questions, and my scores have...
  4. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Well after 6 long days of waiting, I got my results this morning and I passed! It seems as though all my praying has paid off! Good luck to everyone still waiting!! And thank you guys for all the...
  5. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Nothing today, but I am not sure why I was expecting to see my name there today because the CA BRN was closed the 12th and the 16th so today would only be the second business day after my test and...
  6. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    I checked..but nothing there yet. The last update was from yesterday, so I am guessing that we may find out tomorrow if we are lucky. Good luck to
  7. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Still waiting. I am in CA and we do no have quick results. So hopefully if I passed I will find out Wednesday or Thursday. The waiting is
  8. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Ok so now that this whole thing is starting to sink in. I am starting to feel less than hopeful that I made it, I told myself I wouldn't do this. But the more I think about it the more likely I feel...
  9. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Well...3 hours and 75 questions later (yes it really took me 3 hours to do 75 questions) I am done. How do I feel you may be wondering...I don't know how I feel. I don't feel bad about it, but I...
  10. Taking NCLEX this Thursday (2/12)

    Wow thanks for the good info. Some of was stuff that I hadn't really thought, hopefully it will help me
  11. MY NCLEX story - may answer some questions

    Thank you so much for your post! I test on Feburary 12th and so far everyday that passes just makes me feel less prepared and more anxious. I have thought about rescheduling my test but that will...
  12. Womens interest in male nurses

    So I couldn't help but throw my in. I have noticed that the majority of male nurses I have had the pleasure of working with have been very caring, compassionate, and intelligent. They are so easy...
  13. WE're OUtta the vagina!!

    Well I think the title of the post was HILARIOUS as well...I took no offense, and I have given birth twice, and I must admit that when I was in labor I would not have cared if CNN were in there...
  14. What you did at clinical you will not do again

    Lesson 1: Never, never assume it is just a fart when diapering a pt. you are most likely to be surprised to find out that it was really massive amounts of diarrhea. Lesson 2: Always make sure the IV...
  15. Oncology rotation

    We don't have on in our program. However, I did do Advanced Med/Surg rotation this semester on an oncology floor. It really isn't that bad, but it is very sad at times and you do see some very young...
  16. Student aggravated with Nursing Staff

    First I must admit that I think most of us have experienced less than pleasant nursing staff. But it is just a taste of what the real world has in store for us. Nurses can be snippy with each other...
  17. MEOW! Catty nursing students

    Just don't quit whatever you do!!! You are in this to better yourself, to do something you want to do, and the only person that is going to help you achieve your goals is you. So like the others...
  18. New nurse or just plain stuipd?

    Okay I am so not going to take sides here. I can totally see where you are comming from and it would be very frustrating!! But I think that maybe it could have a lot to do with her being a new...
  19. Well you all have made me fell like I am either lucky or just assertive enough to have had the chance to practice most of my skills. In clinical I have done several dressing changes, started too many...
  20. X-factor

    I was wondering if anyone has any good websites for x-factor calculations. I have been browsing around the web and haven't found anything. They didn't teach us this last semester but we are held...
  21. X-factor

    You are great!! Thank you so much, you have helped so many on this site and I hope you know how much your time is truly
  22. X-factor

    I am not 100% sure, but I think it has something to do with calculating drips in the ICU setting. I know it has something to do with mcg/kg/min. It is what my school calls these calculations, and...
  23. Better clinicals with BSN program???

    Only thing is that just because someone is in an ADN program doesn't mean they aren't book smart too...not to brag but I am, I ask my nurses in clinical questions they can't answer all the time and my...
  24. Honestly my stress relief is: Coffee in the morning, alcohol at night, repeat....LOL. I think I am in a class full of drinkers because our alcohol consumption skyrockets when we are in
  25. What Is Your Nursing Specialty?

    Great quiz. It was pretty right on for me. I got 100% for Critical care and nurse educator...so watch out I'm going to be teaching the future