Jack_ICU

Jack_ICU

ICU

Member

  • Content

    288

  • Visitors

    4,315

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Jack_ICU

  1. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Jack_ICU replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you are right jadu! buttercup has been missing in action! lol hope she is doing well. she was about to take her boards in

  2. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

    Jack_ICU posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys! I just found out that I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions. Well, the way I did it I didn't use Kaplan. I used mostly Saunders 3rd ed. and I subscribed to 3 weeks NCSBN Nclex course review....

  3. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    Hey there! I just saw your posting today! I've been busy lately. I am not sure if can say which study guide was better. I used a combination of all the products you mentioned above. NCSBN can...

  4. Is Kaplan overrated?

    Jack_ICU replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions w/o using Kaplan. I agree with you that Kaplan may be overrated. However I think that it all comes to a personal preference. Many people said that Kaplan helped...

  5. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Jack_ICU replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys! How y'all are doing? I wanted to stop by and give you few "ideas" that may help you for your incoming test! I hope I don't get in trouble for this. I am not discussing test questions, I am...

  6. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    Congratulations Reddy! I am happy that you passed and as you know hard work always pays off. Good luck in your nursing career and if I had as suggestion, I'll tell you to try ICU. Best nursing...

  7. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you hear about the new study claiming that VIAGRA may improve women sexual function? As you know Viagra is Pfizer best selling drug used for erectile dysfunction in men. The same study suggests...

  8. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    It does make sense b/c I just checked on my PDA drug guide and I found out that Bupropion (Wellbutrin) can be used to increase sexual desire in women. However I wonder its use outweighs its potential...

  9. 75 Questions and now the waiting begins...

    Jack_ICU replied to NurseGreenEyes RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds like you did great and you mostly got "high level" questions which is a good sign! I don't want to give you false hope, but I bet that you passed! Stay positive while you're waiting for...

  10. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like Pfizer is going to increase its market share with the new clientele of women suffering of depression and having sexual dysfunction problems. The rich gets richer and the poor gets...

  11. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I am not interested about knowing that Viagra is used also for pulmonary HTN b/c I already knew

  12. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I am just discussing "facts" that are open to the general public. You'll agree with me that Viagra for women sounds unusual... A recent study talks about Viagra helping depressed women suffering of...

  13. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    Jack_ICU replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    Starting in MICCU on Aug 4th. My hospital combines Medical and cadiac ICU together (MICCU). I am excited and I am eager to learn. I would have preferred to be in SICU, but for now I'll be in MICCU for...

  14. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't strange that Viagra would increase women sexual fct? Of course the findings are based on a recent study, but still it is "weird" that the "blue pill" would also work in women. I guess Pfizer...

  15. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    No need to call me a jerk! I guess you have your own ways calling people names! Anyway, there is no need to argue or sound belligerent. The point I am making is that we should respect other people...

  16. Viagra for women...

    Jack_ICU replied to Jack_ICU's topic in General Nursing

    You are in MSICU right? And you are questioning the validity of my post???? Viagra is one the most drugs encountered by people taking the NCLEX. It was a way for me to make people look at different...

  17. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    Sorry Sweemya! I just saw your message today. I used Saunders book, but I did not spend too much time on the CD, since I was using many other study guides and NCLEX softwares. I partially used the CD...

  18. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

    Jack_ICU replied to juliemcd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck Jazzy! You can do it! It's all about confidence. Saunders is an excellent study guide. Are you following Suzanne's plan? I like your attitude, and it's about time and your hard work and...

  19. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Jack_ICU replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck Reddy! You can do it. Make sure that you breathe and be CONFIDENT. Best of wishes. If I did it, you can do It! It is JUST a test! Believe me, regardless the all hype behind the NCLEX, I...

  20. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    Thanks JoanieDee for your nice and kind words! Sorry I do not have any info about NJ nursing boards. I guess you can look it up online at the following site:...

  21. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Jack_ICU replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Morte! If you open your drug book and check synthroid side effects, you'll see that insomnia is one of the major side effects. It does make sense b/c synthroid is used to treat hypothyroidism. And you...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Jack_ICU replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What kind of facts are you looking for? We are not allowed to discuss test

  23. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    Thanks Kreepie. I can't help myself not laughing about your username... Sorry!

  24. 75 questions w/o using Kaplan...

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

    NCSBN is another study tool and it can help. It all depend on how you are using it. I think that you should try Suzanne's plan since it exclusively use Saunders and I looooooove Saunders book. And you...

  25. Is Kaplan Overrated?

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

    Starting in ICU on Aug 4th... I have 2 weeks to just relax! Where is the first year nurse forum? May stop by NC soon and I am expecting getting a glass of wine from you... LOL Good luck with your...