Skrawberri

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  1. Alabama license renewal for new grads

    Skrawberri posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hey guys, I have a question that I can't seem to find a straight answer for.... I just graduated in May 2008 and just got my license this past July. When I graduated, I was told that in 2 years time,...

  2. Anyone here using MedsPub?

    Skrawberri posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys, I take the test July 9 and have been TRYING to study.... But I was wondering if any of you guys are using MedsPub to study for boards? We had it all through school (it was assigned for us to...

  3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    Skrawberri replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? I had 75 questions 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I'll be honest... I didn't study as much as some on here say...

  4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Skrawberri replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed with 75 q's just a few days ago. Was absolutely certain I had failed.... But I didnt, praise

  5. Any hope for us non-Kaplanites?!?!

    Skrawberri replied to LittleWing21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This was my experience as well. I passed with 75Q's, found out yesterday. Did maybe 200 questions a few days before the test, took the test, KNEW that I failed it (like everyone else, apparently), had...

  6. Discouragement

    Skrawberri replied to sweetmya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN this past Wednesday and found out that I passed yesterday. I will tell you there is NO SURE WAY to study for this exam. I was a pretty good student in nursing school, ya know,...

  7. And the wait starts...

    Skrawberri replied to Helping_Hands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also took my exam at 8am today! I had 75 questions, too, but I have NO IDEA how I did. Every question seemed so random to me. I got alot of SATA (18) and alot of meds. Only one calculation though....

  8. how many thought they failed then passed?

    Skrawberri replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got home from taking the NCLEX.... I was SO CLUELESS during the whole ******* test, that I have no idea how I did. I got 75 questions, 18 of them were SATA and I SWEAR that every other question...

  9. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

    Skrawberri replied to juliemcd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to add... I took a review course a few weeks ago and the instructor told us that when she took the NCLEX, she got 265 q's and was a nervous wreck through the whole thing, only to find out...

  10. Proctors know if you pass NCLEX?

    Skrawberri replied to BeagleLover2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well if they know instantly why the heck can't WE know instantly if we pass or not?? I mean, I'M the one that paid $300 to take the test!! Geez..... (sorry bout the rant

  11. Just took NCLEX-RN

    Skrawberri replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for posting that link... It really helped to understand where the "computer" will be coming

  12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Skrawberri replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is the sputum culture for a confirmation of ACTIVE TB. I got the fact from a review question I was doing online. I chose X-ray, too, but nope, its the sputum culture. Just thought I'd point that...

  13. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Skrawberri replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is an awesome idea for a thread! 1. In prioritizing cardiac patients, check the pt with INDIGESTION first because that could be a sign of MI. 2. ABG's need to be placed on ice and sent to the lab...

  14. If you have taken HESI and NCLEX>>>>

    Skrawberri replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, 70%. Thank goodness I made a 946 which equaled a 94.6 for that 70%. It was during our last semester so the only thing big we had that semester was preceptorship (240 hrs, sheesh) and a few...

  15. Anyone here using MedsPub?

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

    Thanks for the reply! Do you think MedsPub helped prepare you for the

  16. If you have taken HESI and NCLEX>>>>

    Skrawberri replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I havent taken boards yet, but I've heard that the HESI is harder. But my gosh I hope so, the HESI I took was so ******* hard!!! I was sweating the whole way through it... Of course the HESI score was...

  17. question about registering to take NCLEX!

    Skrawberri posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok.. I have the NCLEX Candidate Bulletin from Pearson Vue and Im just not sure what the heck it is saying! I graduate May 10, 2008... It says to submit an application for licensure in the state you...

  18. Salary questions for AL nurses

    Skrawberri replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I go to Auburn, too, and I'm about to graduate in May and from all the schools that have come to talk to us trying to get us to work for them, the highest I've heard is Birmingham (UAB) at $19.85 an...

  19. NICU nurse transitioning into SICU

    Skrawberri replied to LNeonurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't have much advice for you, but I would try to go ahead and apply for CRNA school just with your NICU experience. There have been plenty of people that have gotten in with NICU experience only....

  20. nurse patiens ratio??

    Skrawberri replied to CINDY SUNG's topic in General Nursing

    At the medsurg unit I work at there are no more than 6 patients per nurse. We can't get more than that. If we are short on nurses, we just stop accepting patients on our

  21. So some Chief from the Navy talked to us nursing students yesterday....

    Skrawberri posted a topic in Government, Military

    ...and got me a little interested :) I am a senior in a BSN program, graduating in May 2008. Every week hospitals will come to my school (Auburn University.. war eagle!) and serve us lunch and...

  22. Is BSN harder than ASN?

    Skrawberri replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends entirely on the school and your instructors. I go to a well-known school in the south and I am in the BSN program. There is also a local community college that has an ASN program and I work...

  23. I want to change my name.....

    Skrawberri replied to jemommyRN's topic in General Students

    I just got married last December after my first semester of nursing school. Legally, I have changed my name. My new name is the one I use everywhere outside of school. But at school, I have just left...

  24. Age you will/were graduated?

    Skrawberri replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    It's great that people who are older are getting into nursing! Good for you. :) I will be 22 when I graduate from a very traditional BSN program from Auburn University. There are 70 people in my...

  25. In Nursing School, how much science?

    Skrawberri replied to WannaBCRNA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a senior in a BSN program and I'm almost finished with my last semester of nursing classes before I do my preceptorship in the spring. You do run into a bit of science... Clinical Physiology...