GatorRN08

GatorRN08 specializes in SICU.

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1. Those SATAs got me

   GatorRN08 replied to grouchybuthappy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The BON website was updated this PM, and I took the exam yesterday AM so wasn't a complete 48 hours for me! I'm pretty sure you passed but I know how it feels, people tell you that but until you see...

2. Those SATAs got me

   GatorRN08 replied to grouchybuthappy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed !!!!!!! I guess 20 + SATAs and no MATH can be a good thing...

3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   :hlk: I just murdered the NCLEX :hlk: WOOHOOOOO, GatorRN IN THA HIZZOUS ! :clpty: My Advice: 1) Don't be your own worst enemy, don't second guess yourself. Think through the questions but don't...

4. Those SATAs got me

   GatorRN08 replied to grouchybuthappy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Grouchy I stopped counting but I had about 23-26 SATAs..I just kept a lil grin on my face and shook my head everytime they popped up cuz I knew there was NO way I'd get them all right..did my best...

5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Took NCLEX this AM....went into it expecting it to be really tricky and difficult (that way, I'd be more at ease and relaxed when I saw the easier ones). Calmed my nerves by singing in my car to some...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Quick Question: For the math questions, does the test tell you how they want you to round up or how many decimal places to include, etc etc? MORE RANDOM FACTS: While reviewing some diseases, I decided...

7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I've been using this website everyday for the past couple weeks and it's AMAZING. Now I just go to "Disease List" and I quiz myself on what kinds of precautions a certain disease would require.......

8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   ~ Omphalitis - infection of umbilical stump. Don't rely on smell to detect infection b/c umbilical stump heals thru gangrene. ~ Make sure to assess vernix and heel creases soon after baby is born cuz...

9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   1) Detached Regina - curtain being drawn over field, floaters, must patch BOTH EYES ! 2) Cataracts - decreased Color vision, Cloudy, better vision with dim light (pupil dilation) 3) Glaucoma - halo...

10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Nancy, If I'm not mistaken, Parvovirus B19 requires (Respiratory) Droplet Precautions and is one of the TORCH organism (O for Other: syphilis, parvovirus, etc etc) for the HOSPITALIZED client, so...

11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Phillipine Nurse Blogspot website is AWESOME ! I've been on it for a while doing a myraid of Kaplan questions. There are so many goodies on the internet... Thanks

12. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ** Apparently with a PHEO, you get orthostatic hypotension..even though you're hypertensive up the wazzo.. (according to NCSBN) ** Plaquenil causes eye problems. Get your yearly annual exam to see if...

13. My long emotional journey is at an end!

    GatorRN08 replied to Iowa_I_Care's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow what an inspirational story ! Congratulations ! "Weeping may only last for a night, but joy comes in the morning" TIME TO DO THE HAPPY DANCE

14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    GatorRN08 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    - Anorexia: Everything slows down your body needs FOOD! Bradycardia, Hypotension, Decreased Temp, Constipation, scaly dry skin, amenorrhea X 3 months consecutively, cyanosis and numbness of...

15. That was horrible!

    GatorRN08 replied to poohbear1968's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But really, I've been thinking about it and I have to ask myself, What does it say about an exam when everyone who takes it thinks they've failed but then again, 85% pass on the first