Natasha A. CNA, LVN

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    Advice on Strategies to Pass Med Surg from Students Who've Been There Before

    Natasha A. replied to bob bib's topic in General Students

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    Any suggestions

    Natasha A. replied to Marilyn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congratulations
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    LPN Student

    Natasha A. replied to nic123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations for making it to the next level. That's a huge accomplishment! What classes are you currently taking and are you doing clinicals? I would suggest to study in two ways: study for the...
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    Nurse diagnosis prioritized

    Natasha A. replied to SweetSomewhere2's topic in General Students

    Hi Does your care plan book have nursing diagnoses listed according to maslow hierarchy of needs? That's a great place to start. Also what i wish i knew when i started LVN nursing school was read the...
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    What to study before starting nursing school

    Natasha A. replied to yrosabal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats!! I would search on here: "why i failed first semester" posts. Mostly time management issues from not keeping up with reading 8 chapters a week or having 8 chapter exams to having to do 8...
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    Starting Nursing School In TWO MONTHS!

    Natasha A. replied to sorryimciara's topic in General Students

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! How to prepare? I would look up every former posts on "how to pass first semester" and start from there ? You will read 1st semester students struggles and success stories. ? Hope...
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    Studying for NCLEX

    Natasha A. replied to Tostitos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I highly recommend doing practice questions and listening to Mark K audios. Just remember for priority questions that the most vital organs in order are Brain, heart, kidney and the most vital...
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    Who else is stressed out? Anyone offer advice?

    Natasha A. replied to NurseJessa1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do this BEFORE lecture I would Definitely invest in high yield books which takes away fluff and read BEFORE reading your textbooks (hesi, ATI, lippincott nclex rn content, pocket book, companion book...
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    Failed Nclex after 2 years now what?

    Natasha A. replied to Ilovelife1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2 BIGGEST TIPS!!! #1 I highly recommend relearning nursing fundamentals, cellular pathology and systemic inflammation pathways from a ICU / critical care perspective really really well to anticipate...
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    Any suggestions

    Natasha A. replied to Marilyn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi! We have all been there. Have you spoken to your professor yet? They are the ones who create the quizzes and exams. Let us know how everything turns
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    Lost in NCLEX resources

    Natasha A. replied to hapham3693's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need resources that will teach you step by step how to answer questions which is why mark k program is so far apart from all the other
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    Can’t pass the NCLEX

    Natasha A. replied to Kmmamea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can not agree more with labordude. Have you did an assessment on why most nursing students fail the nclex? Its usually .Not knowing pathophysiology/physiology .Not knowing how to breakdown nursing...
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    Test made entirely of SATA!?

    Natasha A. replied to AceMami's topic in LPN to RN

    SATA questions can be a challenge. As for your professor giving the class SATA questions, that is usually the case to help prepare you for the NCLEX. As you progress toward graduation, the exam...
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    Recording Lectures?

    Natasha A. replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Students

    When recording try to organize it as much as possible and record by topic. Follow the headings in your textbook and record as accordingly. (Which means you will need to do preparation before class to...
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    Took NCLEX twice and failed

    Natasha A. replied to lindslou14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. This is another comment i posted for someone else. "Hi i highly recommend reading about "active learning" and utilize it in your exam preparation everyday. You will retain 90%+ when you are...
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    I need help

    Natasha A. replied to Kimmi_1993's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I highly recommend reading about "active learning" and utilize it in your exam preparation everyday. You will retain 90%+ when you are teaching it to someone else. Also ive come to realize that we...
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    Anatomy and Physiology

    Natasha A. replied to Ciara4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read the book "Great Ways to Learn Anatomy and Physiology" before taking the class if you decide
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    Took NCLEX twice and failed

    Natasha A. replied to lindslou14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi im sorry to hear about your test results. You seem to have used great qbanks but something is missing. Is it lacking A&p/patho content , not understanding maslow, not knowing how to break down...
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    Need Advice

    Natasha A. replied to keepitlovely's topic in General Students

    You are determined and your actions speaks volume. Im glad to see that you went back to school. Med surg class can be a struggle. Is this your first med surg exam? Do you have more exams coming up to...
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    My STRUGGLE With The NCLEX!!!

    Natasha A. replied to 00MissRN00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. My advice is maybe finding a nclex tutor, study partner or a nursing teacher to help you on how to break down and answer nclex style questions? Having someone to hear how you think outloud each...
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    I got in! Now what?

    Natasha A. replied to CCboymomRN2B's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! My piece of advice is opposite than most which is learn how nclex questions are written, created and developed from from a test writer stand point first. Ncsbn website is where it...
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    Starting ADN program next month need advise!

    Natasha A. replied to Ashley012009's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!! My piece of advice is opposite than most which is learn how nclex questions are written, created and developed from from a test writer stand point first. Ncsbn website is where it...
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    Preparing for LPN Program

    Natasha A. replied to Glasses9456's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Or work as a scribe for an acute specialty doctor or unit Secretary on an acute floor. A great non acute position too is becoming medication tech aide too at a nursing home. You will be ahead for...
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    Preparing for LPN Program

    Natasha A. replied to Glasses9456's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Very great advice!! i wish i did that as a CNA was work in icu, telemetry, ER or any acute related specialty for 6 months to a year before attending the lvn program first. Instead i worked in nursing...
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    Preparing for LPN Program

    Natasha A. replied to Glasses9456's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes!!! Look on youtube what i wish i knew in nursing school as well as type in search bar here. Start there ? lvn programs are fast pace. Reach out to previous