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  1. I'm terrified of these 2 types of questions...I've heard horror stories of people getting 20 or more of this type and I can't seem to figure it out. I know the obvious, LPN's can't do IV push and CNA's can't do anything nursing related, but the less...
  2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Cj. I kept doin that too. Go back to the first post on this thread and do it EXACTLY the way it says. :)
  3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Got my license today... PVT worked!! :)
  4. 67% on every 'practice' test...will I pass nclex-rn?

    Well, I officially am an RN, got my license # today. Woo hoo! As far as studying goes... I know I'm not allowed to say anything so I'll just say this... You'd have to know every disease, every complication of those diseases/ailments/injuries and who...
  5. Every time I take a practice test (even all the ATI tests and everything through nursing school) I get a 67%. I have the Saunders practice test, ATI, a couple online things...EVERY TIME. I did take the NCLEX predictor that said I had a 90% chance o...
  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Anyone know how long the Indiana board of nursing takes to actually post the license number after you've passed the NCLEX? I saw someone say they waited 7 weeks in California??? I would die
  7. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Just want to say CONGRATS to all the new RNs!!!!
  8. 67% on every 'practice' test...will I pass nclex-rn?

    I took the test yesterday at 1400 and was outta there at 1530. I got 115 ?'s was 100% sure that I failed. But I got home and got the good Pearson VUe pop-up. So I hope that the trick is right and I passed. :).
  9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    well, I took the nclex today (115 questions) ... and according to the PVT.... I PASSED!!!:hpygrp:
  10. My STUPID Chicken Has TB!!!!!

    Thanks!!! I will, I can't wait
  11. My STUPID Chicken Has TB!!!!!

    hahahaha that's hilarious! I really thought you had a chicken with TB! I wasn't sure if they could get it! lmao! Well, now I know one more thing for the nclex tomorrow! THANKS!!!!
  12. 67% on every 'practice' test...will I pass nclex-rn?

    Thanks for the vote of confidence! I am a VERY fast test taker, so timing will certainly not be an issue, but AARRRGGHHHHHH:banghead:... I've never been stressed out about a test before! ...I take the test tomorrow at 2, so I shall keep ya posted! ...
  13. Changed my test date to... tomorrow!

    glad Im not the only one who scheduled 2 days out from getting my ATT! I take mine Friday! EEEkkkk I shall let ya know if I passed and if that PVT really works, cuz I'm sure I'll be doin that a hundred times to figure it out ha ha GOOD LUCK!!!!
  14. Still no ATT. Did I do something wrong?

    20 years ago I had a barber license with my maiden name on it. I kept calling the state board and they kept saying that "we send the letters out randomly, not in the order they are turned in" btw, I took my stuff down there the day our school turne...
  15. Just wondering if anyone else out there has already taken the vital signs quiz that is due today by 11:55pm??? I've been trying for 2 days now and cannot get onto blackboard! Keeps saying it is responding too slowly! This is getting ridiculous! an...
  16. I can't seem to find the difference between the JP and hemovac. They both look to work with basic pressure suction...but I'm not sure if I'm reading that correctly. I have yet to see either in real life, so I was just wondering because they will bo...
  17. What is the rationale that all of the patients on the surgical post-op floor are tested for blood sugar and have a standing sliding scale with novolog to be administered? I am just wondering b/c my pt has a BS of 120 but is not/never been diabetic,...
  18. Help with Care Plans

    Here are my 8 ND's that I came up with 1 Impaired gas exchange r/t post-anesthesia and immobility 2 Disturbed body image r/t colostomy 3 Excess fluid volume r/t infusion of fluids following surgery 4 Acute confusion r/t dementia 5 Self-care deficit ...
  19. Y r all post-op pt tested for blood sugar

    duely noted...I won't use them anymore thank you for the responses
  20. Help with Care Plans

    I know what you mean about they shouldn't be overjoyed about the spiritual thing, but for some reason our instructors want their 'happiness' to be up there on the list of priorities because if they are stressed or unhappy then the body may 'resist' h...
  21. Y r all post-op pt tested for blood sugar

    well, thanks for that response, that should completely turn the thread into that direction...just an answer would have been appreciated wondering why some people can't bear to keep completely unnecessary comments to themselves? hmmmm
  22. Help with Care Plans

    Desperately needing help...pt with +1 pitting edema, post-surg from an abdominal mass, 84yo, A&O x2, hadn't missed church in 37 years, NPO, on D1/2W NS with K, lives alone.... any help, would be appreciated...I have excess fluid volume (but reall...
  23. I am planning on moving to the Tacoma area the second a I graduate from nursing school here in Indiana...I was wondering if anyone that has transplanted to Washington could tell me how long it took get your license...and a job! for that matter. I as...
  24. I am writing a paper and I need information on cultural care for hispanic newborns. I have looked EVERYWHERE!!! I picked this because I figured there would be a TON of info....yet none! I've googled everything I can think of. Anyone have any advic...
  25. cultural care for hispanic newborns--HELP PLZZZ

    Thank yo all so much! I hate to say this, but I need an actual reference. The paper is due next thursday, and I just can't seem to find anything! You would think with all of the cultural sensitivity stuff out there, this would be easy to find. Al...