NYgiants

Thank you for all your positive replies. I had used ncbsn to study, I mastered every question they had, which was probably around 1,000. IN addition to that I borrowed a lippincott book from a friend, and mastered about another 500 questions from their comprehensive section. Maybe only a few questions that were similar to these showed up. Does everyone recommend studying question after question, the more u know the better? Or is there some kind of other method. I kinda feel you could almost pass the nclex if you have the technique down and use good common sense. So many times I felt like I kinda knew the right answer, but didnt know which one they were looking for. I need to learn priority rules that go much deeper than abc's and maslows... because it wasnt that apparent. I ordered a saunders book in the mail, and I will definately give Suzannes plan a try. Thank you guys for all your help!! :)

Thanks for your reply. I think I have it figured out now. What is Suzzanes plan, I am interested in anything that may help. From my examletter, it says I was below the standard in management of care, physiological adaptation, and psychosocail integrity. Everything else said I was near or above passing standard. I want to know how I can do better particularly in these areas. I had atleast 15 questions on priority. The would want me to tell which pt. was the most important to see first. I have a feeling I did not do well in that area since I seen so many of them.

Hello all, I failed the nclex this past week. I have a few questions about taking it again. I believe you have to wait 45 days beforing attempting again. My att says it is valid from october through end of january (I forget exact dates). But the point is when my 45 days is up, my att number is supposively valid for nearly 2 weeks after, can I use the same att? Not sure if an att number can be used just one time? Or can you attempt multiple times so long as it is within the time frame. I know the test itself is $200, I was wondering however if you would end up paying $400 to retake if you need a new att? I could really appreciate some help. Basically I want to take the test when eligible, not become eligible and than have to wait for mail and stuff toi be processed. How do I get ready to go here?? Thanks!

Hey all.I just joined the forums, and this looks like a wonderful source for information and help along the way, so i figured I'd give it a try. I start my first actual day of my pediatric ckinical rotation tomorrow. I have to take care of 2 patients tomorrow, however we have a care plan due for just one patient. I am the only guy in this particular rotation and that makes me just a little bit uneasy. First of all, our teacher sent us a careplan template this morning that is to be turned in the morning. I havent had too much trouble coming up with nursing diagnosis and/or interventions n the past. However i have had a big problem prioritizing them. I do know to follow the ABC hierarcy, but I still seem to misprioritize. My instructors say the problem will fix it after repitition and practice. Anyways, so basically our careplan is a bit different in that we only have to come up with 2 diagnosis with 4 interventions and a goal for each. My pt is 15, has pneumonia, a g-tube is in place, and is on contact precautions as well as seizure precautions. Since I am only allowed two nursing diagnosis, I am under even more pressure to prioritize correctly. Pneumonia, quickly makes me think of infection, ineffective clearance of his airway, maybe impaired gas exchange going on as well as pain or discomfort. I dont have too much common knowledge when it comes to seizure, but I have read it cause very low self esteem for a kiddo. Also this child is froma group home, he may not have the support other children are gifted with... he may have deficient knowkledge on how to prevent episodes etc. This child suffered ischemic encephalopathy at birth, has a istory of MRSA, and has had a nissan fundoplication, and than his gtube. Looking at all I think my priority dx will be ineffctive airway clearance, and than perhaps address his knowledge? We have learned that a developmental assessment is very important in how you care for a child, I have yet to meet him yet. I also do know he is well underweight and height for his age. 40kg and 143cm. Also on his hart is said pneumonia/ac .... would that just be referring to community acquired? I cant find another explanation.