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If something happened again, I would remind the RN what I was or was not allowed to do. If it persisted, then you would have no option but to go to you instructor or adjunct. This is what they are there for. Remember, this appplies to you and what happens directly to you and not a classmate. If the classmate won't stand up for themselves, then the instructor will eventually find out and the classmate will have to deal with the consequences.

Yes, a risk for nursing diagnosis could be appropriate.

I would be careful how you answer this question. If the pt has increased ICP or a dissection you don't want them to cough. You want to carefully assess them and find out the cause of the hypoxia. You definitely want to get the O2 back on a neuro pt. If they have decreased O2 and have a head injury their ICP will rise until the CO2 is decreased.

In our program, educational diagnoses had to have regarding and related to factors in them. So it would say: Ineffective health maintenance r/t deficient knowledge regarding precautions and self-care following surgery. For psycho-social: Anticipatory grieving r/t change in body image, loss of reproductive status. Hope this helps!! Erick, RN

Don't be overwhelmed. Your English looks fine and since you have a four year degree your math should be fine. Nursing math is not that difficult. Everything is a calculation or a conversion, so it's not bad. Once you memorize the different formulas and the conversions, it's a piece of cake. Don't stress over it. Your program will have a medicine/dosage calculation course. If you really feel you need to, you can go an Amazon and get a cheap dosage calculation book. As far as the rest of you schooling goes, I would focus on your upcoming A&P courses and Micro. These will be your foundation for nursing school and the rest of your career. If you have a firm grasp on these courses, it will be easier for you to understand how different disease processes and injuries affect the body and why the body responds the way it does. Hope this helps and good luck future nurse!!!! Erick, RN

I really don't know of a school that does not require some sort of placement exam, be it the SAT, ACT, or Nuring Pre-Entrance Exam. More than likely you will have to take one or a combinatioin of the above. I also would not settle for a cheesy, non-accredited school. If you decide to go back to school your previous education might not be accepted. Not to mention the fact that just because you graduate from a school of nursing does not mean you are a licensed nurse. You will still have to take the boards before you can start working. I personally would find a good program that requires you to learn and sets the bar high. This will help you when it comes to the NCLEX. Erick, RN

FreeMe, Do everything she says in the sticky. When you are finished, click on her name and over to the right you will see some contact info. Click on personal message and input all of your scores and whatever else she says needs to be in the message, i.e. contacat info, etc.... Erick, RN

Congrats NewYorkGirl, RN!!! :yeah::yeah:

Congrats on becoming an RN!!! All the hard work and perseverance has paid off!! Congrats again!!! :yeah::yeah:

Ok, thanks for clearing that up. That would really be a shame to go through nursing school and the NCLEX and not be licensed. I guess if you have a questionable past, it is best to get approval from the local state board before starting nursing school.

Hmm...I've heard in the past that some states, Washington to be exact, didn't do background checks out of state. They only did it on in state criminal records. They were recently called on it and now they run everyone through the national data bank. Don't most, if not all, states run through the national data bank? Hence the requirement of finger printing?

I've never heard of that. From my understanding, Pearson-Vue sends the board either a pass or fail result. They don't give specifics. Usually a state won't give Pearson-Vue the OK to send you an ATT if you don't meet their requirements. You passed the test, so you should be fine.

Good luck IvyLeagueNurse!! Just relax and take your time. You should be fine. Let us know the good news and we'll call you IveLeagueNurse, RN!!!

I had about 20 plus SATA, one drug calc, some infection control, and a bunch of prioritzation/delegation questions. Mine shut off at 75 questions and I passed too. You should be fine. :yeah:

Good luck on Friday!!! If you believe you are ready, then you should do fine. Just don't freak out during or after the test because you didn't know everything. It's a natural occurance after NCLEX to feel that way. Must of us felt that way and now we are licensed nurses. Good luck again!! Erick, RN

I graduated May 9th, sat for the NCLEX June 10th, and was an RN June 11th.

Congrats to all that have taken and passed the NCLEX!! Those who still have to take it, study hard and relax when you go into that room. If you have prepared yourself, you should do fine. When you leave the test feeling numb and stupid, don't worry!! Most of us felt that way and we are RN's. Congrats on making it to the NCLEX!!! :yeah::yeah: Erick, RN

In a word....Yes, you are crazy. Think about the road you traveled to get here. It was long and more than likely difficult. It would be crazy to jeopardize all this schooling and clinicals by not studying for one more test. You're not an RN yet, but you are close. Just try and stay focused. Believe me, seeing RN after your name is payment enough for all the studying I did. Suck it up, you only have one more test to go. Erick, RN

Congratulations, RN!!!!! Now you have to take the 2b off your name because you ARE a RN!!! :yeah::yeah:

I never did the Kaplan test banks, but from what I've heard those scores might be good enough. I know it's not very reassuring. Good luck and keep us posted.

congrats, purr, rn!!!! looks nice, eh? i know how you feel about the wait. i took mine on tuesday. got there at 7:30am, checked in, was at the computer at 7:45, and was in my car by 8:50am knowing i had failed. when that computer shut off at 75 questions i thought, "there's no way this is happening! i haven't proven myself yet!" i went through a whole bunch of different emotions for the next 48 hours, but then i was informed i passed! i glad you, i, or anyone else who has passed that exam does not have to take it again. i really don't think i'd take it again for the heck of it. congrats again!!!!! :yeah::yeah:

How prepared were you for the exam? Did you do a lot questions from questions banks? Take a review course, etc? Were your scores good on the question banks?

Congatulations on you acceptance!! Keep your head up and study hard, the time will fly by!!! Erick, RN

Did you have a lot of delegation and triage questions towards the end?

Welcome to NCLEX. Fortunately, most everyone that felt that way after the test now are RN's. In the academic setting, we aim for perfection. Unfortunately, that is not possible on the NCLEX and that is a reality that is hard to grasp. I mean, 50% of the questions will be answered wrong and I can still pass. That's just not something we can get used to. If you went in prepared, knew your stuff, then you should be fine. Let us know how you did. I'll be praying for you and the other NCLEX takers out there. Congratulations to all the new RN's and LPN's, myself included, and good luck and study hard to those who have yet to take on the NCLEX. :yeah::yeah: Erick, RN