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  1. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG I am freaking out,.... I am doing questions in Saunders.... do you guys think we need to know DOSES of medications... ex: Bethanechol is prescribed for a client with postop bladder spasms. The...

  2. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Correct! I think we are both saying the same thing.... in otherwords, someone with Cushings will have hypokalemia (low potassium). So the answer choice, that we should expect hyperkalemia with Cushing...

  3. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey! I think with Cushing Syndrome... you have HYPOKALEMIA! In other words, your potassium will be less than 3.5.... You will have water and sodium retention as well as Hypoglycemia.... but your...

  4. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YshiahL, welcome to the

  5. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moments, I don't believe that you aspirate when you give heprin..... i think you only aspirate when you give IM injections (but correct me if I am wrong b/c I didn't look it up anywhere)... Another...

  6. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rose, welcome to the group! I will be testing on April 14th and I am nervous too... With regard to Suzanne's plan, check out the sticky under the Students- 2008 version of Suzannes tip. But just too...

  7. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moments, I am not sure why your computer is doing that..... have you tried just closing it and opening it again (I'm sure you have :nuke:), My bookmarks are working. According to my Medsurg book...

  8. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OR2CA, welcome to the group! Good luck on the test... I am taking it 4 days b4 you.... April 14th....I am crossing my fingers toes and everything

  9. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am doing question 815 on Saunders CD study mode and it talks about Appendicitis and an incerase in leukocytes with a shift to the left.... I don't remember learning that in school and I looked it up...

  10. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! I will stick to Saunders and keep my exam date! I actually took Kaplan b4 I took the exam and I didn't pass.... I guess everyone has different expeience with different prep

  11. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Now I am worried...... I have been reading Saunders for the past 6 weeks and my test is in three weeks.............. should I buy the Kaplan CD and postpone my

  12. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you see a lot of DRUGS???? DO you think the Saunders book is

  13. Recieved my yellow envelope today!!!!

    jenrn2008 replied to missmykids's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really wish you the best... Suzannes plan is great... I am currectly doing part two and will test mid April.... Her plan makes it much much much more easy to understand the content!

  14. Can you interpret my dream?

    jenrn2008 replied to michaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    MY INTERPRETATION: You are anxious and stressed out! Your nerves are getting the best of you... the exam is multiple choice, select all that apply, place in order, fill in the blank (drug calc), etc...

  15. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am having problems with Pharmacology!!! How to know side effects of drugs? Most drug questions, I just assume I will get wrong! Other than that I vote for

  16. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    rn's draw up the regular insulin before the nph

  17. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can anyone PLEASE help me understand when you put a warm compress versus a cold compress.... I don't understand the difference with warm and cold comfort measures... EX: Cellulitis... I assumed...

  18. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Chichimitchi, you are the first person I have seen from my area.... i am in GA, but will be testing in Alabama...on the same day as you!!!! I am also doing the Saunders book.... is your nursing...

  19. Pharmacology Files

    jenrn2008 replied to wizard100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ME

  20. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. Key words to look for in avoiding an answer: ALWAYS, NEVER, STRICT, VIGOURSLY, EXCESSIVELY, ALL 2. Key words to look for in choosing an answer: Adequate, Moderate, Average, Coordinated,...

  21. depressed.

    jenrn2008 replied to kremlin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sure, and I wish you the best when you retest... You will

  22. depressed.

    jenrn2008 replied to kremlin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    krmelin, i know how you feel believe me! my sister is also a nurse and passed on the first try.... my dad calls me every week to find out when i am taking the test (he doesn't know that i already...

  23. NCLEX 3/12, Know I failed

    jenrn2008 replied to SillyStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL good

  24. Failed the nclex... how to get remotivated

    jenrn2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just found out i failed the nclex... i have been crying all day... i will retake it in 45 days. i don't even know how to get motivated to study... i think i have fallen into an acute depressive...

  25. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    jenrn2008 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes my bday is June 16th LOOOL! And my baby was born July 11th last year! That is so FUNNY!!!!