Salamandrina

Salamandrina

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  1. Scared Out Of My Mind

    Salamandrina replied to sunny3429's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Being sure you got it wrong is different from being sure you didn't know the answer. Are you SURE you got it

  2. patho..=[ helpp

    Salamandrina replied to 2bnursesim22's topic in General Students

    it sounds like you might be approaching this topic the wrong way. i think flashcards and memorization will only make it more difficult for you to apply your knowledge to a given situation, be it your...

  3. failed the NCLEX twice and feeling like a failure :(

    Salamandrina replied to bebe0586's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I gotta say, I loved Hurst Review. I borrowed the materials from someone that did Kaplan and I kept thinking "So glad I went with Hurst." Worth every penny (of course....I just took the exam today and...

  4. How many SATA ?'s did you get?

    Salamandrina replied to Mandylou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions with about 30 SATA. No results

  5. Any older people in pre-nursing?

    Salamandrina replied to Dancinagain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated at 32 and there were a lot of people in their 30s. But the oldest person in our program had a son that was finishing up his surgical residency. I never asked how old she was but for...

  6. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Salamandrina replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i was asked why i wanted to be an np rather than an rn and i came off as undervaluing the rn through poor word

  7. Nclex Statistics

    Salamandrina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Good News First time test takers: Dipolma - 89.5% passed the first time in 2006 Associate - 88.0% passed the first time in 2006 Baccalaureate - 88.3% passed the first time in 2006 All people...

  8. Nclex Statistics

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

    I wasn't trying to discourage anyone. I know that it is a stressful exam and I know how important it is to stay positive. Good luck

  9. Anyone applying to Yale GEPN program for Fall 2009?

    Salamandrina replied to LillyB's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to Yale two years ago and even got an interview there and then blew it in the interview process. They accept something like 70 - 80% of the people they interview and I knew when I blew it....

  10. Weird ways to remember A&P stuff

    Salamandrina replied to txnursingqt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Point & Shoot. Parasympatetic for the erection and sympathetic for the ejaculation. For what ever reason, the system wouldn't let me edit my last

  11. Weird ways to remember A&P stuff

    Salamandrina replied to txnursingqt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cranial nerves: Oh, Oh, Oh, to touch and feel a girls lady parts. So hot! Olfactory, Optic, Ocularmotor, Trochlear, Trigeminal, Abducens, Facial, Auditory (Vestibulococlear), Glossopharyngeal, Vagus,...

  12. VENT: ADN and BSN

    Salamandrina replied to Sweet_Cheekss's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    this isn't just nursing you guys, this is the trend of the job market today in general. i was an administrative assistant for many years then *poof* all the jobs that i wanted and was qualified for...

  13. husbands that won't help

    Salamandrina replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a lot of relationships that crashed and burned while we were in nursing school, but don't be hasty. This too shall pass. That said, you deserve a partner in life (not just through nursing...

  14. This is a plea to the world, please talk to me like i am 5 years old with this!!

    Salamandrina replied to dissle's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad that someone here was able to help you. Now my advice to you is to teach that information to someone else. A sibling, a friend, a parent, anyone. Because the best way to really understand...

  15. This is a plea to the world, please talk to me like i am 5 years old with this!!

    Salamandrina replied to dissle's topic in General Nursing

    Preload is the pressure that fills the ventricles during diastole. This makes sense. Consider "pre" and "after" to refer to the pumping action of the heart. So preload is the pressure the heart...

  16. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    Salamandrina replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    I just spoke with my recuiter and he said that it is very specific to situation. Are you graduating within the next two years or the next

  17. Army Nurse without a BSN

    Salamandrina replied to eXtraOrdinaire's topic in Government, Military

    i just finished an accelerated nursing program that required that i have a prior degree (in addition to other pre-requisites) because of the pace of the program. i therefore argued (and won!) the...

  18. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    Salamandrina replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    I was going to call, but it looks like you got your answer, right? If you still want me to call

  19. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    Salamandrina replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know what your situation is, but I told my recruiter that I wouldn't sign anything that didn't mention the full value of my student loans and he said "Don't worry it is in there. I took two...

  20. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    Salamandrina replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    It is late right now, but I will absolutely do this for you tomorrow.

  21. What to do before taking the NCLEX!

    Salamandrina replied to Godiswithme's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yikes! Congratulations. I am happy for you that you passed. Little heavy handed on the God tip for my liking though (and I am a

  22. Residency for Army Nurses/ some financial questions

    Salamandrina replied to woknblues's topic in Government, Military

    i am a new graduate and newly commissioned with no prior service and the army has agreed to pay off not only my nursing loan, but the loans for my first degree as well (slightly over $100k in student...

  23. Army Nursing

    Salamandrina replied to Mary C's topic in Government, Military

    This is an interesting flip of the tables, I think. Deployment is 6 months long and I have had many, many friends that have endured their husbands in the Army and the Navy being deployed for 6 months...

  24. Dosage Calculations

    Salamandrina replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To begin, lets look at what we are asked to infuse TOTAL. So we got 1 mg per minute for 6 hours. Thats 1 (mg) x 60 (minutes) x 6 (hours) or 360 mg. We don't need this now, but it will help us check...

  25. Call from Yale?

    Salamandrina replied to dg05's topic in Post Graduate Students

    sorry, my post wasn't directed at people that have extenuating circumstances. mainly it was just directed at people that were in a situation similar to mine - those that interviewed in january. good...