kgh31386

kgh31386 BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. PTT question

    kgh31386 replied to thenurse2b08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I'm not sure what the exact question was asking. But if normal PTT is less than 40 according to them. And therapeutic when on Heparin is going to be 1.5-2 times that, it should be no MORE than 80...

  2. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I answered my own question about real world vs. book world, hold that thought. And yeah I understand the fluids do more to fix the

  3. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That makes sense and I could answer that in NCLEX world, especially if it said priority. But if it says first, in any world, Oxygen takes 2 seconds. Priority sounds like...what, if not done, would...

  4. kaplan can be depressing

    kgh31386 replied to jerzie0820's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have read numerous threads swearing that Kaplan is very difficult, making it very good practice material. But my question is, there are several situations I've heard of where Kaplan states the exact...

  5. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I want to make sure, hydration is the PRIORITY....but I would still put oxygen FIRST..anyone disagree? Plus I've heard that Kaplan says the exact opposite of Saunders in certain situations, this being...

  6. MONA

    kgh31386 replied to adpiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    By the way, I'm not saying my textbook is the absolute correct source. HOWEVER lol, THISSS is my final....argument, point, whatever you wanna call it haha, that Nitrates are the choice over Morphine....

  7. MONA

    kgh31386 replied to adpiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My argument was that Nitrostat(sublingual nitro) works immediately and decreases O2 demand as well. Plus my book said treat with nitro x3, then morphine if that doesn't

  8. MONA

    kgh31386 replied to adpiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well someone should inform Kaplan of these exceptions. I put provide a safe environment is the highest priority for the manic pt...no they said food and rest is

  9. MONA

    kgh31386 replied to adpiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was under the impression it was a person who just randomly fell out with an MI(somewhere out in public and 911 was called). They had no previous history, no prescribed nitro or anything. All you...

  10. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh I meant they'd be on a PCA once they get to the floor, not in the ED. But I was thinking pain over fluids if given those 2 choices...and if you're given O2 or fluids..I'd pick

  11. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh I didn't think you did. I was just saying I might not have any infection control. But I would suggest studying education involving

  12. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's true, they will change their topics for that very reason. If you read all the other threads everyone talks about infection control and delegation. I won't take the test until next Spring, but I...

  13. MONA

    kgh31386 replied to adpiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I checked my Med/surg book just now. It said give Oxygen first to prevent further ischemia of the cardiac tissue. BUT it also says on another page to give the Sublingual nitro first to accomplish the...

  14. DRUGS they give on NCLEX

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think people can name specifics they had on their test. That would be against the confidentiality of the test. Speaking of drugs turnin you blue, I only know of one that would do that. I'm...

  15. Do you know your 'stuff'?!!!

    kgh31386 replied to sunkissed75's topic in General Students

    Lol watch Discovery health, shows like Trauma Life in the ER and Code Blue....you look at 'em in a different way once you get more into school. I like learning new stuff. Some people in my class just...

  16. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lol

  17. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You said you had a fill in the blank, was it a fill in the blank with a word...or do a math problem fill in the

  18. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know they're in pain for sure. Usually they have a PCA, but no one has really given a clear answer....if given the choice, Pain relief or

  19. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think they were kidding about the beer, I know I was when I said it depended on the kind. But suppose you have the choice of Fluids or pain

  20. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    kgh31386 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought they gave both names of the drugs...I haven't taken it yet. But that's just what I thought. That's not good if they only use the one name lol. You might say oh yea I know Nexium, but you're...

  21. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    kgh31386 replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Beer...depends on the kind. But really I hear fluids is correct like everyone else. Suppose they put treat pain as an option? What's the more important one, pain treatment, or

  22. Kaplan CD similar to NCLEX??

    kgh31386 replied to b, bsn09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Instead of spending a whole lot on the Kaplan course. are the Kaplan BOOK questions just as good as the trainer and q bank

  23. What does the NCLEX want for RSV? Contact or Droplet?

    kgh31386 replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suppose they give you 4 or 5 or 6 patients all with something DIFFERENT....and ask who can room

  24. HELP! NCLEX TOMORROW!!!

    kgh31386 replied to ~Grad-2009~'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pretend it's just another practice test.

  25. NCLEX DRUGS??? Most-Prescribed MEDS in the US!

    kgh31386 replied to joycee8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lol only correction is a spelling one. SimVastatin instead of simbastatin. But great list nonetheless. A lot of the pts I see are on one or more of