Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

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    Help needed

    Okami_CCRN replied to NurseP1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Saunder's NCLEX-RN question bank is usually easier than Kaplan/Hurst most people score 80-90 in saunders and Kaplan/Hurst it's usually 65-75%, at least for my classmates including myself. As you...
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    Review Course

    Okami_CCRN replied to terrahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had to do HESI Exit, our school required us to pass with 850 or above. We never had to do a exit exam for any class so many of us didn't know how to study but most of us passed with pretty high...
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    Review Course

    Okami_CCRN replied to terrahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When choosing an NCLEX-RN review course it's important to think about your week areas and the strengths of each review course. You also need to take into account whether you are motivated enough to...
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    Not so sure about my first job offer

    Okami_CCRN replied to Funsize RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not be comfortable as a new graduate starting work without a proper orientation. I would politely decline to job offer and continue
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    Hurst Review vs. Kaplan

    Okami_CCRN replied to Lisanan67's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The real question comes down to what do you feel you need. If you believe you are weak in content then I would take the Hurst Review. If you believe you are good with content but need test taking...
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    Anyone currently using NCSBN for their NCLEX RN review?

    Okami_CCRN replied to cp11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I paid for the three week NCSBN Learning Extension and thought it was a waste of money. I used Saunder's/Hurst/Kaplan questions to study. I did anywhere from 50-150 questions a night for about two...
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    Hurst content videos???

    Okami_CCRN replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Hurst as my primary review for the NCLEX, I found that my school did an excellent job preparing us for content so I found Hurst content to be easy and most of it I did know. What I did find...
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    I passed !!!

    Okami_CCRN replied to NJnursehopeful's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I also took my NCLEX-RN on Friday but I am still waiting for the Quick Results to pop up
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    Desperately need help coming up with a fetal diagnosis

    Okami_CCRN replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you may want your nursing diagnosis to be a little more specific try using "secondary to" risk for infection related to maternal urinary tract infect secondary to ruptured membranes as evidenced by...
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    RN job after graduation

    Okami_CCRN replied to gman2129's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Agree with the above, CCU experience would most definitely help. Also remember that a fair number of patients coming out of cath lab will be coming to you post procedure so it would be optimal to make...
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    NCLEX Registration help!

    Okami_CCRN replied to rosemm_s's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The thing is when you go take your test and they ask for ID what is on the ID must perfectly match how you registered for the
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    Desperately need help coming up with a fetal diagnosis

    Okami_CCRN replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your professor may want you to think about things that could affect the baby in uteru by asking you to come up with a diagnosis like that. Remember that a nursing diagnosis is what you conclude after...
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    Preparing for NCLEX

    Okami_CCRN replied to MarkPendleton's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please understand that everyone is different and what will work for me may not work for you. With that being said I will tell you what I did. I graduated early January and took a live Hurst Review...
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    NCLEX Registration help!

    Okami_CCRN replied to rosemm_s's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So this is going to be the issue, your name must match across everything. So if the NJ BON has your full name as stated on your birth certificate but you register for NCLEX with your name as it...
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    Desperately need help coming up with a fetal diagnosis

    Okami_CCRN replied to stargirl018's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with Klone, you mentioned some important health history that would definitely affect the baby in uteru, think back to how HPV and a UTI could possibly affect the growing baby. Also think about...
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    Is there any up from rock bottom?

    Okami_CCRN replied to clover89's topic in General Students

    I'll give you my story, it may not be the same but it was my own little version of rock bottom. I graduated high school in 2006 with high honors and a GPA in the top 10%, of course I was young and...
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    basic nursing vocabulary for assessment

    Okami_CCRN replied to soranaruto's topic in General Students

    Not peripheral veins but rather jugular vein distention (JVD) it's a sign of fluid volume
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    Ethical Issues in the ICU

    Okami_CCRN replied to chiriposa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I highly recommend you obtain journal articles from databases that are provided to you by your school; these articles will serve as the basis of your research and give credibility to your...
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    can i drop bsn school and get aas for now

    Okami_CCRN replied to iluvpink29's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing classes usually do not transfer, let alone between a BSN/ADN program. I attended an associates/diploma program and we along with the other surrounding nursing schools did not accept transfer...
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    basic nursing vocabulary for assessment

    Okami_CCRN replied to soranaruto's topic in General Students

    Memory: can be considered intact, forgetful, etc Swollen Glands: refers to swollen lymph nodes in the pre/post oricular, sub-mandibular and cervical chain area PERRLA: pupils equal, round, reactive to...
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    Hurst or Kaplan

    Okami_CCRN replied to jtpisces's topic in General Students

    I do not think an NCLEX review will be much help if you haven't finished nursing school and learned the necessary material. If you are having trouble understanding certain material a review course...
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    one more kid b4 nursing school?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The majority of the female nursing students in my cohort chose to postpone becoming pregnant as to not distract them from their goal and also nursing school sucks up so much of your time that it makes...
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    eBooks

    Okami_CCRN replied to HopeThruFaith's topic in General Students

    the program that I will be completing in a few weeks just switched over to this type of teaching style in September. I honestly do not like it; as a person who works full-time and has very little time...
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    ESRD and the sodium potassium pump

    Okami_CCRN replied to nanari's topic in General Students

    You are correct that sodium and potassium have an inverse relationship, but in the end-stage renal patient potassium is much more of a concern than sodium. The body will try to compensate for the...
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    COPD & diabetes

    Okami_CCRN replied to cforester's topic in General Students

    The inflammatory state is stressful to the body and thus cortisol is secreted which can cause hyperglycemia; also if patients are on long term cortico-steroid treatment they can and usually exhibit...