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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.

Pre-reqs - I had an F in Psychology. It wasn't a tough class, but the teacher was horrible and boring, I did not have any motivation whatsoever in that class. But I do know that it was hard. Nursing School - Definitely Obstetrics. As a man, I had a hard time understanding women from the clinical standpoint.

5..4..3..2.. until Daytonite posts. She's got amazing information. Go with what works for you. Usually studying more equals better grades. What semester are you on? I am far different from my classmates; I hate study groups so I study alone and Im glad I get the concept. I make sure to learn the pathophysiology and work my way from that.

Im typically a laidback person. I dont worry about things too seriously. I know I can do the skill but once I am in front of my instructor and my patient, my hands start to shake, and my nose gets terribly runny (which is the one thing I most hate). So yesterday I was giving injections in a flu clinic and its the same thing. I hate it when my hands shake and I cannot give an injection without my hands wobbling. Because of that I always drop something on the floor (band-aid, cotton balls, needle cap) and Im in my fourth semester of nursing, I would expect myself to be adept at this stuff but clinicals is just not for me. Any tips for nervousness guys?

80 passing rate sounds tough.. for us C = RN , you have to have a 75. That's horrible though, people shouldn't mind if you studied more or not; if they have a problem with that, then they should do the same. Usually, more studying, better chance of passing. As a male, OB is VERY rough for me haha. But if you are a female, gone through pregnancy and labor, it should be at least easier for you I think it depends on each program. We have had a faculty shortage so the OB/Peds instructor only comes every other Saturday and covers 5-7 chapters of a big OB book (a bad one as well). But the good thing is she can see that we are struggling with all these classes so she makes the tests to where if we know the basics we should be able to pass it. There are just also only a fistful of drugs so that's a plus. Just got done with OB, now about to get start with Pediatrics, which Im very happy for. Its finally something I think I can understand. :) I think it is best to tell your friend that Nursing school's always going to be stressful, its ok if you're at the borderline as long as you are passing, you still would be an RN. In nursing school, you put the school first and sadly everything else after, this is what my instructor has told me.

I remember my first interview for nursing school. There were about four of us sitting on a table, and one question they asked was "How long do you plan to study for nursing school?" I honestly did not know what to answer, so I remember what my anatomy class professor told me "3 hours each week". I said "3 hours", and they asked me "a day?".. I said yes lol. I've always underestimated nursing school, still underestimating it now I guess, but I have gotten a little more serious as we are taking two classes of nursing (Adult Health II and OB/Peds) this semester. Its been horrible, I still dont have a study routine (never works for me), I dont like study groups as that never works for me either, so I study around 2-3 hours each day, and I am currently making B's, which Im happy for. Find your study routine, and stick to it, that's what I've learned. One time for this PSYC test I studied my ass off, long hours everyday, and I managed to get a 73. Never studied that hard for an exam again, but Im worried this will get me on NCLEX so I have been studying more than usual. I feel for the other poster here, my classmates are freaking out over this semester, and I feel bad as if to say Im coasting through nursing school. Its horrible to see all your classmates who work much harder than you and have harder lives struggle, but that's what you're there for. When you have a good standing on the class, help the one who's having trouble. Nursing school is a family.

While I was doing my OB rotation just a couple of weeks ago I was never present for a lady partsl delivery even though I have wanted to be in one so bad. My instructor would assume that the patient would not want a male nurse (nurse, not doctor) present. So I was always either at the nursery or at the C-section, both of which I loved but I would have appreciated just seeing one delivery. But other than that, my whole experience through nursing school has been pleasant. Im not apt to give advice to people, but stay strong, have some male friends together and you watch for each other's backs; it takes a family to get through nursing school. Good luck!

I hope I can remember to be compassionate and caring about nursing school 10-15 years from now. It seems that nurses generally get more stressed out and uncaring than when they first started.

Dont let your failures get in your way. Follow your dreams, mistakes are okay as long as you learn from them. Thanks for the advice though, Im sure plenty of us including me appreciate that.

Guys, I've always asked this question but I never got a decent answer. Here in America, do medical schools accept nursing classes as part of your credit hours? And do you have any idea if being a nurse gives you an advantage in applying to the school? Thanks, I really dont think nursing is for me, but I am going strong to support my family financially. I want to be a doctor to help the people in my country so much, I just feel its my calling. I appreciate any comments.

A and P is very important. If you know how that organ works, what does it do, and all that, you're in good shape my friend. Med-Surg (which accounts for half of the RN program) is all about pathophysiology. Just know how the body works, and you can plug the information back in. You know what the systems do when an infection occurs (sympathetic NS goes up), so you'd know what the signs would be like in a patient exhibiting infection (fast pulse, fast breathing, fever). As long as you know you're pathology, you're in good shape. Just read the pathology, that is all my advice for you. And review, review, review. Good luck in nursing school, you can do it!