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  1. I got my license today!!

    onyx77 replied to helloworld's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!:

  2. Where should the BUBBLE Be

    onyx77 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I have always done the air last. All of my instructors made sure to remind us of that before we gave our lovenox injections. This helps to keep the med in the med in the subq tissue. I don't...

  3. So I took NCLEX this morning... need to vent

    onyx77 replied to RacheloneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you check your quick results yet? How'd it

  4. February NCLEX takers.....

    onyx77 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :w00t: I passed!!! Holy cow I did

  5. I'm sad :( Nursing is Hard!!

    onyx77 replied to cyncopia's topic in General Students

    I failed my sterile wound dressing change check off because the instructor said my hands touched and they never did! And guess what......... I still graduated with honors! My point is this..... it is...

  6. Does anyone know how Medication calculation problems are graded on NCLEX?

    onyx77 replied to Inland18mempiree's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The dosage calculation questions I had on NCLEX actually said how to type in the answer. Example: use a whole number as your answer, round to one point after the decimal. I am pretty sure it is either...

  7. So I took NCLEX this morning... need to vent

    onyx77 replied to RacheloneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone! I took mine this afternoon and had about 100 quetions. Most of which were prioritizing! I have a feeling that I really suck at that. I had 5 SATA and 4 dosage calculations. It...

  8. medications for NCLEX???

    onyx77 replied to jakers's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told to be familiar with the most frequently given meds. It helped me some, but not much! Good

  9. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    onyx77 replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Are you sure they are asking those questions so bluntly? At my school we were required to assess if the patient has any current sexual problems (which isn't simply about having sex, ex: Has this...

  10. February NCLEX takers.....

    onyx77 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the live Hurst review and am doing questions from

  11. February NCLEX takers.....

    onyx77 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Feb 11 and am sooooo

  12. Nclex

    onyx77 replied to Sweet T's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry to hear about your test. Hurst review is an excellent review for the NCLEX. It is pricey, but well worth it. They have in-person lectures and an online review. There is also Suzanne's plan...

  13. totally confused

    onyx77 replied to ljbutler's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use the dimensional analysis for everything - it makes it so easy! I think it is a good idea to know the medication you will be giving. Know what possibe routes it can given as your instructor may...

  14. Starting to get nervous...

    onyx77 replied to beckyvon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are NOT alone!!! I take mine in mid-Feb and am starting to freak-out! I am having some serious anxiety, I'm actually contemplating asking my DR for some ativan or something. I don't think I've...

  15. Any tips on relaxing before check-off?

    onyx77 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sure you will do fine. Just take it one step at a time. Good

  16. Any tips on relaxing before check-off?

    onyx77 replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try to get to your lab early before your check-off and go over it with a friend. We always would take turns doing the check-off and the other pretending to be the strict instructor. This worked well...

  17. Taking Anat & Phys I and scared "crapless"

    onyx77 replied to Brian 77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pay attention in class and take good notes. Review your notes when you get home - this will help you retain the information. Also make notecards and go over them frequently. I felt the same way when I...

  18. If you are waiting totake NCLEX or just need inspiration, read this!!!

    onyx77 replied to Weezie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I second

  19. Any suggestions??? ATT related, not getting the time I wanted!!!

    onyx77 replied to iToniai's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check the website frequently. Many times people cancel or reschedule and then those spots are opened up. I have the same problem with not being a morning person. I have my test scheduled for 2pm, but...

  20. Has anyone tried Chantix?

    onyx77 replied to me_daffy's topic in General Nursing

    My father quit using Chantix. It was a God-send for him. He did still cravings while he was first starting. He joined a support group and they were encouraged to write down the time that they felt the...

  21. Need to Find a Review class from my RN Boards

    onyx77 replied to charles1976's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look to see if there is a Hurst Review in your area, they also have an online review. This is a review that is done for NCLEX. They go over a certain amount of information and give you strategies on...

  22. Need help with CD on ectopic pregnancy

    onyx77 replied to frekielie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your textbook should have questions at the end of the chapter or at least have questions on thier website. Look in these places first - it really is your best

  23. Did anyone find Hurst Review helpful?

    onyx77 replied to friendlyone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am currently taking the Hurst review. Tomorrow is my last day and I am sad that it has come to an end. I am absolutely loving it! Everything is put into such simple explanations and so easy to...

  24. Waiting on ATT letter...

    onyx77 replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just got my ATT! Now I'm super nervous to even schedule my test!!! I seriously have butterflies in my stomach just from finally getting my ATT! I'm so

  25. Waiting on ATT letter...

    onyx77 replied to Aedana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated Dec 15 and still waiting. I HATE waiting!!! My school is slow with everything - they probably were with getting our papers out too! We all filled out our papers and paid in Nov and school...