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Thanks everyone! I passed too! I tried the Pearsonvue NCLEX trick yesterday, however when I clicked next in the register button, nothing popped up, and I was so in nerves that I closed the window immediately. I thought I had failed, and could barely think for 12 hours after that. The PearsonVue NCLEX trick is not for the weakhearted. :]. I was confident after taking the exam however the 48 hours you wait after getting unofficial results is simply nerve-wrecking.

Thanks for replying. I had a lot of SATAs too.. although I really did not count how much of the categories I had. How did you do on your exam?

We were taught 12-24 in our school.

Hello nurses/nursing students! I just want to know that how do you know you are above the pass point while taking the NCLEX? Do you have SATAs or priority questions? Let me know! Thanks.

what sign will a newborn exhibit when estrogen is transfer to the baby from the mother 1- weak sucking reflex 2- soft skin 3- enlarge breast tissue 4- monlial infection antibiotic destroy the body normal flora, the nurse must monitor the pt for 1- oliguria 2- dysuria 3- diarrhea 4- stomatitis which treatment is common among the hispanic culture 1- yin-yang 2- accupunture 3- coining rubbing 4- yoga list in order of priority for a pt who has seizure 1- loosen the clothing around the neck (2) 2- suction the airway (4) 3- clear the area around the pt (1) 4- turn the pt to the side (3) place in order of priority 1- 12yrs old pt with fracture (2) 2- 8yrs old pt with laceration on the leg and arms (3) 3- 16yrs old with sore throat (4) 4- 6months old with diarrhea and dehydration (1)

Same answers to the one above. I didn't know what a nomogram was but I'm going with that as well.

You should really talk to the nursing school about this. While teamwork is a valuable tool, one should learn how to take care of a specific patient on his/her own, especially when you're on your fourth semester.

You know what they say; the first one is always the hardest one. I was in the same position as you 1 1/2 years ago, in a nursing home, with nursing home patients, and feeling that "where has all my 3 months of education gone to?".. all I seemingly learned was how to wash hands, infection control, and I had this one classmate, he's a CNA in the program that showed me what I needed to know and I was helpful for that. Just a word of advice: Collaborate with your classmates, and teacher. Its very important. Teachers like it when you ask questions, most nurses do as well, and it shows that you are eager to learn. But to answer your question, when you get to later semesters, that's when real nursing's all about. I'm starting my first preceptorship shift tomorrow and I am excited.

It happens. Because of whatever that is you have to do, you may find yourself behind on readings. In those cases, what helps me is that the night before class, instead of skimming over and learning very few about the topic to be discussed, I just review the anatomy and physiology of whatever it is that's to be studied. During lecture time the dots usually connect themselves.

You're never too old to be a nurse. Sounds to me, those 27 years you had were all filled with interesting careers, I am sure you'll do great with the program. Good luck.

Simply, you can do it. Believe in yourself. I find that many of my nursing colleagues are anxious about test day, most of them are on anxiety medicines, but if you know the material, you shouldn't be anxious at all.

I feel like an idiot asking this, I really do. But please tell me the steps to get a manual blood pressure? Its been a year since I first done one, and I haven't practiced since. I forgot where to put in the exact position the cuff (how many inches above the antecubital space?), as well as where to put the stethoscope on (do I insert it into the cuff, or do I put it below? I've been so used to getting BPs with automatics I have trouble with manuals. Plus having a bad stethoscope does not help. Cmon nurses, help a poor soul.

Yes I am, as a matter of fact. :]

I LOVE med-surg. Definitely my favorite subject. Its where everything makes sense for me. Just know the pathophysiology is my advice to you. Once you know it, the interventions and contraindications will start making sense. Memorization would do very little (helpful for values though).. its more like practicality and knowing the disease process as a whole. And test tips of course.. do you have meds pub? They have a good section there on strategies alone. Good luck with it. Dont try to memorize it; try to KNOW it by heart so you wont forget it some months later. Im positive it will make sense. Its not mental health. And yes.. NCLEX questions are very helpful. Its a good way of retaining material; make sure to read rationales and be sure to understand them and put it to your head lol. (I dont write them.. just read them).

Wow great stories guys! I'm 18 years old.. from the time I was very young, I have always wanted to become a doctor. Always have been a passionate kid. I lived in the Philippines for 15 years, and in those years we would have monthly/weekly collections for the poor and I always try my best to donate a portion of money that sometimes I didn't have. I lived in what we call the squatter area, an area for poor people who do not have proper hygiene, proper food, who insist on taking cheap drugs instead of food, 6 or 7 year olds who beg for money. We owned the biggest house on the street, I would invite these poor souls for simple things like a game of basketball, television, videogames, these are things very few people have, and gave them food when we did have spare. My dad impressed me because every time there is a celebration (any birthday in the family.. Christmas.. New Year.. Fiestas) he'd invite everyone to come, stop, and eat. I go to a private school that time, but even though I was somewhat rich, upperclass, it did not get in the way of me hanging out with the dirtiest people you have never seen. I play their games, we'd sing carols from house-to-house begging for money.. I loved it. Fast forward 2 years, I already finished pre-reqs. It was on a small college here in Georgia, I didn't really have any options BUT nursing school. I really wanted to become a medical doctor, to go back and help my country the best as I can without burdening the citizens with high hospital bills. So I thought to myself, try nursing school. I made it my first step to becoming someone a doctor. Now I love being in nursing school. Even though Im still very young, and I lack clinical experience, I am confident I will be ready once I will be out there in the field, to be a patient advocate. It really amazes me how many options you can go after you get your degree. We did not have this back in my country. In fact, one of the things that kept me away from nursing school, is the fact that its a woman's job and only gay men enter there. I learned it is a noble profession. Honest, I thought I would breeze through nursing school but this is THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER DONE IN MY LIFE.