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  1. Is kaplan worth it?

    casperx875x replied to babyphat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, Kaplan is worth it. I say yes because I used every single resource available to me through Kaplan. I watched every second of the content review online, answered every single question and went...

  2. All you New Grads

    casperx875x replied to suni's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For me, I wish that my employer would provide us with the opportunity to have workshop days to come in and review CPGs/CMGs. We are reminded in our mandatory classes that these are available online...

  3. Answering SATA Questions (Select All That Apply)

    casperx875x replied to SinCityRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the above poster. Also, I hardly ever got the SATAs right while doing practice questions, but when it came to NCLEX I felt the SATA questions were much easier than the practice ones I...

  4. Letting a pt on suicide precautions out of their room to ambulate.

    casperx875x replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you 100%. It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of the patient, and this certainly is a situation which would compromise this patient's safety. There is no telling what could've...

  5. New Grad. Positions in DELAWARE

    casperx875x replied to VAnewGrad08's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, Christiana is under a bit of a hiring freeze right now. There are very few positions available, and the only way you can get into one of those positions right now is if you...

  6. Patient in Respiratory Distress

    casperx875x posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last night I received a patient from the ED who was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was initially on Bi-Pap 12/5/50% in the ED. They took her off for a little while to 6L NC, but she did not tolerate it...

  7. Alternate Items

    casperx875x replied to gudiarani's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The alternate formate questions can be a pain, especially the ones where you mark the location. I always seemed to be off by a smidgen when answering practice questions. I just hoped I didn't get any...

  8. Recent NCLEX-RN test takers

    casperx875x replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would strongly suggest knowing your infection control very well. It is a very hot topic on NCLEX right now. There is an infection control thread around here somewhere that is very helpful. As far as...

  9. omg i have passed the NCLEXXXXXX

    casperx875x replied to arskhob's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and

  10. Studying for NCLEX

    casperx875x replied to chknbutt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with everything the above poster mentioned. I am the world's worst test taker but passed first try with 75 questions! Be confident going in to the test. Be confident with every answer you...

  11. taking my nclex... ^^

    casperx875x replied to Taimanov's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you sit for the exam, you agree not to discuss anything related to the exam itself following your testing session. And simply put, I spent very little time on pharm. I reviewed the major...

  12. Patient in Respiratory Distress

    casperx875x replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who responded and has assured me that I was indeed thinking along the right track to keep the patient safe. Just an interesting update on the patient: The next day during day...

  13. Somebody pinch me!!!!

    casperx875x replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! Awesome feeling, isn't

  14. NCLEX in 2 Weeks, Advice?

    casperx875x replied to ChristineN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read the Random Fact Throwing thread (at the top of the page) every single day up until the day before I tested. There is awesome information posted in that thread - a lot of stuff that is likely to...

  15. Finally!!!!!!

    casperx875x replied to dillaone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you

  16. What did you get on the Question Trainers??

    casperx875x replied to BrklynNYgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Diagnostic: 52% Readiness: 66% QT1: 62 QT2: 60 QT3: 53 QT4: 60 QT5: 60 QT6: 66 QT7: 63 I passed first try with 75

  17. This is killing me! Is there a possibility I passed????

    casperx875x replied to go43ah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 5 SATA, my good friend that I tested with got 30+, and another good friend of mine got 3. We all passed with 75 questions. Best of luck with your

  18. I Passed!!

    casperx875x posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just have to share my excitement that I found out this morning that I passed NCLEX! I also wanted to add to the ongoing discussion about SATA questions. I had 5 SATA questions, my friend had at...

  19. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    casperx875x replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I absolutely love vents and trachs. I think it is such an awesome skill-building opportunity for any new grad. These patients often have extensive admission history and require a large amount of care....

  20. Failed NCLEX-RN twice :( Please HELP!!

    casperx875x replied to ssell109's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand, Kaplan's testing and the 65% rule only demonstrates how well you are able to use the strategies they have taught you, not necessarily that you have mastered the test content....

  21. The days are Dwindling down

    casperx875x replied to NATmicuRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did a mini "boot camp" that was designed by one of my nursing professors. Basically it involved transforming your life for the 2 weeks prior to testing. The day before my exam, I woke up at 6AM and...

  22. Kaplan Review course

    casperx875x replied to EricShepherd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan and thought it was well worth the money. My Kaplan instructor actually told us that the average Kaplan user only makes use of 30% of the materials made available to them through the...

  23. Laboratory value

    casperx875x replied to leyou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The difference is in the kind of calcium that is being measured. Ionized calcium is 4.5-5.5mg/dl. This correlates with the level of serum albumin, a protein which calcium binds to. This is a better...

  24. When to start applying for jobs....?

    casperx875x replied to Sherylbarl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I seriously started looking at the beginning of January. Getting in touch with recruiters can be quite the challenge, followed by nearly a month long process to get to the interviewing process. I had...

  25. Thank You Jesus!!!

    casperx875x replied to CaityCamya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Isn't it the greatest