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  1. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

    GatorRN08 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since the original RFT thread was such a hit, I thought I'd start one for the RANDOMEST OF THE RANDOMS !! This thread is not for the "horses", it's for the ZEBRAS - the obscure, random, uncommon, rare...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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.......

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Insomnia is a side effect of thyroid hormones. Saunders confirms it. Makes sense though! Increased met. rate, your body is "too busy to sleep" as opposed to the folks with hypothyroidism who may...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    ** Anaphylactic reaction to baker's yeast is contraindication for Hep B vaccine. ** Ask for allergy to eggs before Flu shot ** Ask for anaphylactic rxn to eggs or neomycin before MMR ** When on...

  19. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

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

    Scleroderma, immune disorder, chronic connective tissue. INFLAMMATION (over time leads to)- FIBROSIS (which leads to) - SCLEROSIS. Sclero - hardening Derma - skin. Affects skin, joints, lungs, heart,...

  20. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

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

    JACKY-POO - Heard you killed in NCLEX, dude !! For you to feel like you did "OK" without all the N,V,D that everyone else seems to report after taking the exam, gives me the indication that you killed...

  21. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

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

    Legionnaire's Disease - fancy term for bacterial pneumonia caused by the Legionella critter. One can be exposed to bacteria from bodies of water. Similar s/s of regular pneumonia. Hanson's Disease -...

  22. Random Fact Throwing: Obscure Diseases/Facts Edition :)

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

    EMTB2RN, definitely agree with what you're saying and I'm obviously focusing my 99% of my time on the horses. This thread is dedicated to that 1% of my time. Hey, it doesn't hurt to know these random...

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    OK soooo what is the deal with infection control and a nurse going into the room... AIRBORNE - When a nurse goes into the room she/he must have respirator (N95) mask. Pt wears (surgical ) mask when...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    SPINAL NERVES cross tracts as opposed to CRANIAL NERVES… if you are paralyzed on the left, your right brain is screwed up. HOWEVER, if your left eye doesn’t constrict it’s your LEFT BRAIN...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

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

    Good Luck Jack.. make sure you let us know how it went ! YOU CAN DO IT