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Wow, thank you for all the great info!

I was just wondering if there were any QA nurses out there that could give me an idea of what their jobs are like, such as responsibilities, etc. Thanks so much!

Hi SnowApple,Glad your interview went well. A lot of my classmates stayed at Broadstone and thought it was better than other apts in the area. They are in better shape than the others. The location is ideal. I wouldn't want to live too far from campus, especially since you have to be at school by 8am. I lived at home while in school, and while I was still in Henderson, it took me almost 30 minutes to get to class with the morning traffic. There are other apts along Green Valley Parkway, like Wildhorse. It is also about a mile from campus. However, from what I have heard, Broadstone is better! Glad you liked the school!

I sent you a private message! :)

No problem. I actually tested 2 days ago on Tuesday, not today. The message you are getting when you try the trick with "waiting for delivery" is very similar to the pop-up message that comes up after "delivery successful." It will tell you to contact your member board for further assistance. I found out through quick results today that I passed. Keep us posted!

I also tested at 2pm, so there is hope that you will be able to do it tonight. Like you, I waited in front of the computer until I was forced to go out to dinner! lol. Once I got seated at the restaurant, I checked the pearson vue website from my cell phone and it said "delivery successful" and I was so mad because I didn't want to check it and possibly have a breakdown in public! I ended up waiting until I got home which was unbearable. Try to watch TV or do something to distract you for just a little while. Before you know it, you will be able to try it. Good luck!

If you have a question about a specific disease, you can PM me and I will do my best to break it down in a way that helped me understand it.

You can try the trick when your status reads "delivery successful". It varies how long you have to wait. Some get home from the exam are able to check it right away. I had to wait about 3 hours. Good luck!

Renal and endocrine were my weak areas as well. It was hard to keep the different s/s straight, but what helped me the most was understanding the pathophysiology of the disease. For example, Addison's is hyposecretion of glucocorticoids (cortisol) and mineralcorticoids (aldosterone) and by understanding what their roles are, the signs and symptoms are so much easier to recall because it makes sense and is not just memorization. The anatomy and physiology intro to each chapter of the Saunder's 4th edition book really helped me to understand the disease processes. Best of luck to you.

Waiting for results can be agonizing, but just think positive and believe your hard work has paid off! I took my exam two days ago and am waiting for my quick results. Go out and do something fun and relaxing. Best of luck!

For CA, did you try looking up your name on the CA BON website? Most of my friends in CA were able to see their name on the website within a few days of taking the test and weeks before they got their letter in the mail. Good luck!

Congratulations! Take a well-deserved break!

Congratulations! Yay!

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I just got home from the exam and thought it was horrendous. I can't do the Pearson Vue trick yet. Hang in there and be with family to support you and cheer you up.

I would wear gloves but I hope someone else has a definite answer!!

Thank you so much! I read this a while back and couldn't find it yesterday!

If the pt is on contact precautions, I know you leave a stethoscope and BP cuff in the room and only use it for that pt. Regarding eating utensils, in the hospital I have seen them give pts on contact precautions plasticware and disposable styrofoam trays and lids. Someone on another thread said that is not a good practice because it is insulting to the patient, so I'm not sure what NCLEX wants.

Are viral Pneumonia and Meningitis caused by Strep Pneumoniae standard precautions?

Influenza is droplet.

According to the CDC, RSV is under Contact precautions, so that would be my answer.

I know infection control threads have been done before, but I made a list and have included it below. If there are contradictions, please feel free to share. I used Saunders and CDC. AIRBORNE Chicken Pox (Varicella), Disseminated Varicella Zoster, Measles (Rubeola), Tuberculosis DROPLET Adenovirus, Diptheria- Pharyngeal, Epiglottitis- HIB, Influenza, Meningitis- HIB, Mumps, Parovirus B19, Pertussis, Pharyngitis- Streptococcal, Pneumonia- HIB, Pneumonia- Meningococcal, Pneumonia- Mycoplasma, Pneumonia- Strep A, Rhinovirus, Rubella, Scarlet Fever, Sepsis CONTACT Bronchiolitis, C. Difficile,Congenital Rubella, Conjunctivitis, Cutaneous Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo, MRSA. Parainfluenza? per CDC, Pediculosis, Poliomyelitis, Rotavirus, RSV, Scabies, Shingles (Varicella Zoster), Staphylococcus Skin Infection, Streptococcus Skin Infection, VRE Skin Infection STANDARD Botulism, Cellulitis, Colorado Tick Fever, Cytomegalovirus, Dengue Fever, E. Barr/Mononucleosis, Enterobiasis (Pinworm), Kawasaki, Legionnaires Disease, Lyme Disease, Meningitis- Strep Pneumoniae, Norovirus, Pneumocystis Carinii, Pneumonia- Viral, Rabies, Reye's Syndrome, Rheumatic Fever, Roseola, Tapeworm, Tetorifice, Tinea (Ringworm) per CDC, Toxoplasmosis, Tularemia, West Nile Fever, Yellow Fever Miscellaneous SARS- A,C,D; Smallpox- A, C; Viral Hemorrhagic Fever- D,C?

Hi everyone, Could you please take a moment to review the isolation precautions I have listed and let me know if I am on the right track? Different sources have contradicting information and I want to make sure I have these straight. Thank you so much! AIRBORNE Chicken Pox (Varicella), Disseminated Varicella Zoster, Measles (Rubeola), Tuberculosis DROPLET Adenovirus, Diptheria- Pharyngeal, Epiglottitis- HIB, Influenza, Meningitis- HIB, Mumps, Parovirus B19, Pertussis, Pharyngitis- Streptococcal, Pneumonia- HIB, Pneumonia- Meningococcal, Pneumonia- Mycoplasma, Pneumonia- Strep A, Rhinovirus, Rubella, Scarlet Fever, Sepsis CONTACT Bronchiolitis, C. Difficile,Congenital Rubella, Conjunctivitis, Cutaneous Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo, MRSA. Parainfluenza? per CDC, Pediculosis, Poliomyelitis, Rotavirus, RSV, Scabies, Shingles (Varicella Zoster), Staphylococcus Skin Infection, Streptococcus Skin Infection, VRE Skin Infection STANDARD Botulism, Cellulitis, Colorado Tick Fever, Cytomegalovirus, Dengue Fever, E. Barr/Mononucleosis, Enterobiasis (Pinworm), Kawasaki, Legionnaires Disease, Lyme Disease, Meningitis- Strep Pneumoniae, Norovirus, Pneumocystis Carinii, Pneumonia- Viral, Rabies, Reye's Syndrome, Rheumatic Fever, Roseola, Tapeworm, Tetorifice, Tinea (Ringworm) per CDC, Toxoplasmosis, Tularemia, West Nile Fever, Yellow Fever Miscellaneous SARS- A,C,D; Smallpox- A, C; Viral Hemorrhagic Fever- D,C?

you might want to try the pearson vue trick- check out the thread with instructions on how to do it. most of my friends have only had to wait a few days, though, for their name to show up on the Ca BON site. Good luck!

Hi everyone, I have been studying for the NCLEX by body system. I take notes from my Saunders book, do the questions from the Saunders and Prentice Hall CD and score in the high 70s-80s, read the rationale...but a few days later I have a really hard time recalling the information. I feel like I spend so much time re-reviewing things because I am not retaining the information. How in-depth do I need to know these diseases? When I read the material, it makes sense and I understand the concepts. Any suggestions of what I should do? Also, my QT scores so far are in the high 50s to low/mid 60s. I heard that the scores don't matter as much as reading and understanding the rationale, but I find myself guessing on a lot of questions and don't feel comfortable with that. I would appreciate any suggestions on how to study more effectively because right now, I feel like I am not ready to take my exam.

Why would you even suggest that for Javon???!? Javon, it depends on how ready you feel for the exam. From what you said, it sounds like you haven't done much preparation. I guess more info is necessary in order to determine what else you need to study.