mzjennx

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  1. Nclex Meds

    mzjennx replied to culpepper1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    is this the Kaplan version? Will it really help. I suck at Pharm I scored bad in my Kaplan Diagnostic and Readiness in the Pharm

  2. Worried about passing NCLEX after Kaplan due to low scores

    mzjennx replied to nclexparanoid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry for the late response. I graduated in December 2008/ So far I did only question trainer 1 and 2. I am going to do question trainer 3 this week. I had my readiness test this pass Saturday and...

  3. Anyone taking Kaplan?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you touchmenot_8870 for the advise. i read many post that say kaplan alone will do it even if you score low on the qbank and questions trainer. im just not so sure if i should also include...

  4. Worried about passing NCLEX after Kaplan due to low scores

    mzjennx replied to nclexparanoid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i feel you. i feel like im on the same boat. in school we took the kaplan diagnostic test and i scored a 56%. then i had to retake the diagnostic again for the program and i got a 63%. for the...

  5. Anyone taking Kaplan?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you newnurse007 for the advise. and good luck. i know i just got to keep on studying. i have the saunders review book, the q&a book, hogan book, and tons of practice questions from a...

  6. Anyone taking Kaplan?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi msjackson8. well everyone has told me the question trainers and qbank are the best compared to a lot of the prep programs that are out there. many tell me that the prep trains you for the nclex...

  7. Looking for New grad nursing programs

    mzjennx replied to brem86's topic in General Nursing

    Ya tough for new graduates. I went to the job fair last week and most facilities told me to work in the acute care setting first and you may have to start off as a ward clerk or nurse aide. The only...

  8. Failed HESI and KAPLAN diagnostic

    mzjennx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :cry::cry:I did not score to great on my HESI, I got a 62%. I took the diagnostic test for Kaplan and got a 56%. I am worried. What should I do. I did not really study for these exams... so I know...

  9. Are You A Military Wife And In Nursing School?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    great to see that im not alone. my husband just came back from iraq. yay, but he may be leaving again soon. but at least he will be here for my graduation in

  10. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

    mzjennx posted a topic in General Students

    Nursing school is tough. I have had my share of breakdowns, tears, frustration, happines... the whole rollercoaster ride of emotions. But when it comes down to it, how do you relieve all that stress...

  11. A & P 1- online or classroom?

    mzjennx replied to MemphisTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i had the same problem with online classes. it is not like you can chat with the professor or call them in real time. so if you do have a problem it is harder to contact anyone if your taking an...

  12. A & P 1- online or classroom?

    mzjennx replied to MemphisTiger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    take it in class. i was never a online learner. felt less motivated and slacked off. a&p is hard, but it does depend on your learning style. if you dont mind siting in class take the class....

  13. Vital Signs - what's your routine??

    mzjennx replied to Lemur's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes take note of this. if its irregular you should count the whole minute. and if your not sure, check with the RN or the previous CNA. you should of got report about the patient with the abnormal...

  14. Vital Signs - what's your routine??

    mzjennx replied to Lemur's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    GUESSS? I guess... but take the time if your not too busy. I know how it feels to be busy. I was the only CNA working for a 24 bed until in which all patients needed their routine VS. It was...

  15. Vital Signs - what's your routine??

    mzjennx replied to Lemur's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your luck and have automatic BP machine, it does it all for you BP and HR. I just would take the temp, then RR afterwards. And if the patient has a Foley or needs assitance to the bathroom, or...

  16. Part-time jobs

    mzjennx replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there. I was a CNA working at the hosital 8 hour shift 3x a week. I use to work Tuesday on evening shift 3-11 after nursing school or night shift 11 to 7, then the weekends on evening shift....

  17. CNA working in hospital Questions!

    mzjennx replied to cheizy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi there. I became a CNA in July and the first job I could get was at a LTC by October. It was a good job, but not for me. So I applied at a hospital by January and was working by May. The...

  18. How difficult is a CNA course?

    mzjennx replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ooops i forgot to add. If I had to rank the course CNA=3 MICRO=6 Both course requires reading, listening and understanding. But if you pay attention in your CNA class you should be fine. The great...

  19. How difficult is a CNA course?

    mzjennx replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not so sure if the CNA course will be hard if your taking Micro together. My CNA course was short 2 week program that was 8 hours long for 5 days a week. It was intensive course full of...

  20. When should I take the Kaplan?

    mzjennx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there nursing students. Congrats to all who have passed. Thank you everyone for all your hints. And good luck to everyone else who are nursing students who are close to graduation and scared to...

  21. When should I take the Kaplan?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear nursegreeneyes, Congrats on your passing. And thank you for your suggestions for the Kaplan. I will definately take the course after I graduate. I heard from many its one of the best programs,...

  22. Are You A Military Wife And In Nursing School?

    mzjennx replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

    Dont quit school curliegirl80, OMG dont. You should finish. I know it hard to pcs, but after you get your degree it would be so worth it. Is there away to get an extention or is his time up? My...

  23. Sex and Nursing School

    mzjennx replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Students

    when im stressed out with papers, careplans, clinical rotation, exams, i dont feel like doing anything with my husband, even sex. this was not so great because my husband was leaving for Iraq. the...

  24. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    mzjennx replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    i started right out of highschool. i volunteered in the hospital and knew what classes to take before i graduated. in college i focus in my nursing studies, but took my time to get into school...

  25. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    mzjennx replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    littman cardiologist III is great. but keep a close eye on it and label it with your name and everything. its expensive and you dont want to lose it like i