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just a heads up on how to study meds, DON'T STRESS over it because NCLEX will give you meds you have never heard of. i encountered TONS of drugs and i noticed for the most part, they are drugs you see on TV COMMERCIALS. so i suggest during downtime watch TV even for 15-30 minutes and write down drugs that comes up during commercials and take notes. side effects for most drugs are always nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation.make sure u know the therapeutic ranges for the other stuff. for example, DIGOXIN, LITHIUM, anticoagulant, ACETAMINOPHEN, DILANTIN...any drugs that gives you a therapeutic range, you better know it. also, know when to check the peak and trough for antibiotics. NCLEX is base on KEEPING PEOPLE ALIVE. anything that will harm the patient, toss it out and no matter how weird your answer will sound, that is the right answer. remember, nclex is base on critical thinking so used your basic knowledge and always go back to pathophysiology. always ask yourself, WHAT CAN I DO TO RELIEVE THE CAUSE. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE.....THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF OUR JOURNEY!!!!

CONGRATULATION!!!WE BOTH MADE IT.I'M STILL IN DISBELIEF...haven't slept much just thinking about it....

hi everyone! i just want to let everyone know that i MADE IT. I PASS, I PASS, I PASS with the LORD'S blessing and guidance. i just want to thank everyone in this forum for all your support.keep this thread going because it gave me motivation. keep studying and leave the rest in GOD'S hand. i am still in disbelief that i PASS.i took my exam on the 26 and just found out this morning i pass. there is hope for those of you who are repeaters because i was one of them. there were times i wanted to give up but the LORD never gave up on me and walked me through out. so there is HOPE. keep the faith, study, take the weekend off, then study again....god will do the rest. :loveya::loveya:

i clicked on the link and started doing the pretest.i just took the pretest on NCLEX-RN 3500 and finished up to 75 questions but it didn't even give me a result. do you have to download it?if so how do i download it from the link?i really want to take the pretest so i know my areas of weakness. please help!!!

"S2, 3, 4 keep the member off the floor", which refers to the innervation of the member by branches of the pudental nerve which are derived from spinal cord levels S2-4 c345 keeps the phrenic alive--innervation of phrenic nerve c345 keep the diaphragm alive c5-6-7 raise your arms to heaven nerve roots of long thoracic nerve innervate serratus anterior:paw:

c345 keeps the phrenic alive--innervation of phrenic nerve c345 keep the diaphragm alive c5-6-7 raise your arms to heaven nerve roots of long thoracic nerve innervate serratus anterior "S2, 3, 4 keep the member off the floor", which refers to the innervation of the member by branches of the pudental nerve which are derived from spinal cord levels S2-4

in addition to droplet precaution: *maintain spatial separation of 3 feet between infected patient and visitors. door may remain open. airborne *keep door closed* thank you december...

hey GIGIRl1997, i would love to get a hold of your cranial nerves file. i hope it's not a hassle for me to ask you if you could also email it to me. thanks a bunch...i'll wait for your email.

This is going to sound perverted but here is another way to remember the CRANIAL NERVES. Oh Oh Oh, To Touch And Feel Virgin Girls Violins Ah Heavenly. some say marry money but my brother says big breasts mean more. **S=sensory, m=motor, B=both**

CONGRATULATION courtney!you finally got NCLEX off your back. it must feel GREAT to finally get your RN status.... quick question, how did you prepare for it? what materials did you use? did you find that memorizing info helped? my test is coming up and I have mixed emotions. I feel relax but I know a couple of days before the big day, I'll be freaking out.....any advice???

I have the Kaplan course book. it's blue with white writing, and it's the 10th edition. I don't know if it's the same one you have....I actually took the course and did QUESTIONS the first time but with no luck.my scores were 65-70% and I don't know what could have gone wrong. I am passed dreading over it and ready to move forward. I will be retaking the exam soon and with the LORD's guidance and blessing I hope to excell this time...I am sooo GREATFULL that we have this forum for all of us to VENT because no one understands us better than those who have gone through it. and let us KEEP GOING. you guys are all in my prayers and let us keep the positive spirit.....we will ALL SUCCEEd, it's just a matter of time...k, have a relaxing weekend and have a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the fathers!!

PARATHYROID PROBLEMS hyperparathyroidism= hypercalcemia=hypophosphatemia hypoparathyroidism=hypocalcemia=hyperphosphatemia **calcium and phosphorus are inversely related** THYROID PROBLEMS hypothyroid (myxedema):no energy, depress pt. everything is slow hyperthyroid (grave's): very ENERGETIC, manic pt., everything is high **watch out for heart problems, rhythm changes**

I finished doing ALL the questions on my Mosby CD and just wondering how you guys are studying for the NCLEX. my exam is coming up soon and besides the pharm that I need to go over, I still feel like I don't know anything. so I thought I'd go back on doing the content.any suggestions....please help...I'm getting anxious yldhdbng

I am making note cards on sx/s of electrolyte imbalances....I have a terrible headache....but here are more facts.... if you see Mg/Ca, think MUSCLE first. Mg and Ca act like SEDATIVES. HYPOCALCEMIA (not enough sedatives) + trouseau and + chovstek's sign incr DTR stridor, laryngospasm swallowing problem=aspiration BURN pt. Carbon monoxide poisoning is the MOST COMMON airway injury. Carboxyhemoglobin : blood test to determine carbon monoxide poisoning. Treat burn pt with fluid replacement therapy;Check hourly to make sure you are not overloading them with CVP= measures the right atrial pressure. use the PARKLAND FORMULA with fluid replacement thx for the first 24 hours.To calculate fluid replacement properly you also need to know the pts wt and TBSA affected. 1st 8 hr= 1/2 total volume 2nd 8 hr= 1/4 total volume 3rd 8 hr= 1/4 total volume

I agree, I double check. morphine is contraindicated. demerol is the doc (drug of choice). I hope theresa reads this before her exam. good luck theresa. I'll keep u in my prayers.

Hi theresa, about the drug Demerol in relation to pancreatitis, it is Morphine/codeine that causes spasm in the sphincter of Oddi. Demerol is actually the drug of choice.

This is an AWESOME idea, u guys....I love it! here are some facts: Mydriatic: with a D= Dilate pupils Miotic:with an O= cOnstrict pupils aniticholinergic SE: can't see can't pee can't spit can't sh*t Hyperkalemia "MACHINE"- causes of incr serup K+ M-medications (ace inhibitors, Nsaids) A-acidosis (Metabolic and respiratory) C-cellular destrx-burns, traumatic injury H-hypoaldosteronism, hemolysis N-nephrons, renal failure E- excretion-impaired Signs and symptoms of incr serum K+= MURDER M-muscle weakness U-urine, oliguria, anuria R-respiratory distress D-decr cardiac contractility E-ECG changes R- reflexes, hyperreflexia, or flaccid HYPERNATREMIA-you are fried F-fever (low grade), flushed skin R-restless (irritable) I-incr fluid retention and incr BP E-edema ( peripheral and pitting) D-decr urinary output, dry mouth Hypocalcemia-"CATS" C-convulsions A-arrythmias T-tetany S-spasms and stridor

i know what u mean. i too feel the same way. i don't know where or how to begin studying once again. i am once again brushing up on content and doing questions. i have rescheduled my test twice of fear of retaking it and failing.... i feel so helpless but dwelling on our failure will not aid us in passing...we have to keep on going....besides, we're not the only who hve failed multiple times, right? keep on...we'll get through this with the GRACE AND BLESSING of the LORD.

thank you JON for the encouragement....i appreciate it. the second time i did KAPLAN i knew the questions and rationale from the back of my head but i still don't know what went wrong. i was confident going into the test center and came out with a positive attitude but low and behold i didn't make it.yes, i've been doing questions and and content. i try to mix it up. i notice ur from visalia. i'm live 30 minutes away from you. well good luck with your career and keep us, test takers in your prayers....thanks a lot u guys.

hi everyone. i'm sooo thrilled for those of you who have finally made it. as for me, i'm still in the running on achieving my dreams....to pass the board for RN. i failed twice and will be taking it next month. i'm just sooo lost because i took kaplan the first time, and was not successfull. took kaplan again the second time and was still unsuccessful. first try and 2nd try i had 75 questions and both failed. i need some advice on how to study. as of now, i'm going back to content. i'll tackle content til the end of this month then do questions before my test date. please give me advice on how to study.....i am lost.

hi suzanne. i need your help. i've taken the nclex-rn exam for the second time and has not succeeded. i took kaplan, did questions on saunders Q/A, learningextension and non of them helped. i need some guidance on how to study and succeed on the third try.... can you please send me the requirements.....thanks in advance.

Thanks for the advice kitten79. the thing is, i did everything to make sure i was ready for this exam. i studied for 2 months straight, 8 hours a day at the most. i studied the stuff that was given to me, hurst and learning extension. the only draw back from doing hurst and learning extension, there was no way to test myself because they printed.i still don't know what could have possibly gone wrong.

Thank you CHATSDALE and Silverdragon102 for your support. as much as i want to remain positive my gutt tells me to start studying once again.The same thing happen the first time, i was in denial thinking that i pass then i received the letter only to find out that i was one of the unfortunate and did not make it.

i took my rn-nclex last week. the last couple of days was dreadful, waiting to see my name online. unfortunately i haven't seen it which only means one thing....i have FAILED. i've lost hope and now i'm waiting for a large envelope which i've gotten the first time i took it. my computer shut off at 75. i had 4 select all that apply, lots of priorities, 2 med math, lots of meds. i don't know how to study for the 3rd time. i took kaplan and was hitting above 60%. i don't know what could have gone wrong. i'm still waiting for my result. i need help on getting back on study mode....any tips. i am now DEPRESSED and hopeless....how many times will it take until i pass. my family depend on me to pass.....

hi everyone! i took Nclex last week and i still haven't seen my name. i know, people say if you PASS ur name should be online in about 3 days. my computer stopped at 75, i had 4 select all that apply, lots of priorities, 2 MED math, lots of meds....i lost hope and now DEPRESSED. i'm trying to study again but i'm emotionally unstable. all i can do now is for the Lords miracle.... i need advice on how to study again.