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  1. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    NewGoalRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I loved reading this thread, lots of funny stories but more importantly it is great to see so many nurses here advocating for their patients. Yes, the doctor should have been called. I've had...

  2. Some insight on passing the NCLEX

    NewGoalRN replied to Dakeirus's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    [quote= For those who are curious and want a comparison, here are my Kaplan scores: Diagnostic: 65 QT 1: 64 QT 2: 69 QT 3: 59 ( QT 4: 63 QT 5: 65 QT 6: 62 QT 7: 62 Readiness: 66 Qbank average: 61 I...

  3. Advice - I'll need a meal tray too

    NewGoalRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    There is so many things wrong with this post that I can't be bothered to respond least of all the 'better than thou/condescending' attitude.

  4. Is a $13,000 LPN program worth it?

    NewGoalRN replied to lyndseyx3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In West/Central Florida Votech LPN programs are around $4800 to $5200 Private LPN programs are around $18k to $20k i.e Galen College/Allied Health etc Community college ASN RN programs are around...

  5. Post your study goal for the day....

    NewGoalRN replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    READ 15 PAGES OF ALL NURSES STUDY GUID (35PAGE GUID) REVIEW SIAHH, DIABETES INSIPITUS, GLAUCOMA, CATARACT, FROM PRENTICE HALL COMPLICATIONS OF PREGNANCY/PREGNANCY - HURST BOOK REVIEW 50 QUESTIONS FROM...

  6. Which NCLEX-RN review online provides better CONTENT review? HURST, NCSBN, KAPLAN

    NewGoalRN replied to dabombnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst content is the best. You get the videos and as you are watching, you fill in the book so it's like double enforcment. You also have the choice of listening to the audio as opposed to the...

  7. Here is my view on ATI, Hurst & Kaplan after passing Nclex 1st time.

    NewGoalRN replied to MSHAH647's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I also loved Hurst review. I wish that I had done it in nursing school. Fluid and electrolytes , Heart and Endocrine they made understanding so easy and the rationale behind the illnesses....

  8. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    it has got 35 pages not 39 and this is really a helpful review.

  9. After below the knee amputation?

    NewGoalRN replied to kigo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think: Above knee amputation- elevate on pillow first 24hrs Below knee amputation- elevate foot of bed first 24

  10. Thinking of dropping my RN-BSN program

    NewGoalRN replied to ORoxyO's topic in General Nursing

    Well you didn't say how far along in the program are you? how many credits does it take to complete the program, how many have you finished? Do you get tuition reimbursement from your job? etc Even...

  11. promoted to supervisor on subacute nurse with lower salary

    NewGoalRN replied to biju27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well not to beat you up but you know now to never accept anything even verbally unless you know all the details including salary, benefits, job description in detail etc Having said that, I would be...

  12. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Finally finished the Kaplan 1200 Q Bank Took 2 sets of 50 questions today: Scores 60 and 60% OVERALL QBANK SCORE OF 59% I would have loved to have gotten 60% Sunday took Q5test 150 questions 56.67%...

  13. Isolation review 2

    NewGoalRN replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    DROPLET Droplet Precautions Droplet Precaution are used to prevent the transmission of infections that are transmitted by bacteria or other organisms that can be transmitted by means of inhalation...

  14. Took the Nclex this morning...

    NewGoalRN replied to Nurse Connie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to

  15. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Are u a 1st time taker? what's your schedule going to be like in the next 6wks. Good

  16. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Good for you. Choose a date, stick to your schedule as much as you can and go for it,. Saturday Study Did 2 sets of 50Q from Kaplan's Q bank Scored 58% and 58% Reviewed Hurst materials on Endocrine,...

  17. Will my medical background help me to survive the nursing program?

    NewGoalRN replied to mrsbreebree's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I noticed that you kept mentioning that a lot of your friends or people that you know didn't finish or dropped out of college etc. I want to tell you to find new friends, friends that are motivated,...

  18. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    When are you planning to take NCLEX? Don't worry, but definitely utilize the Kaplan links you posted. I paid and they appear to be some of the same

  19. Will I get kicked out for this?

    NewGoalRN replied to missa-almost-RN's topic in General Students

    Another thing, you did as you were instructed, the clinical instructor assigned you the task, the patients wern't put at risk or offended, no voices were raised,t he NM ENGAGED you inappropriately,...

  20. Will I get kicked out for this?

    NewGoalRN replied to missa-almost-RN's topic in General Students

    You should be fine. Every school and clinical instructor have different rules. I've had nurses try to get us to do extra stuff or help out more even when I've wanted to help. However, our clinical...

  21. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    NewGoalRN replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Im not quite sure what to think. I do think that the NM ought to be commended for being a straight shooter, honest and upfront. However, that 26% retention rate spoke volumes to me and can not be...

  22. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    this question was asked a different way several days ago in another thread but same answer re dehiscence and eviseration, which is cover with sterile saline soak gauze then call dr: [table] [tr]...

  23. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    I haven't looked at the Kaplan sample exam 2 and 5- are these suppose to be the Qtest 2 and 5? I'll check later However, the Kaplan 1, I definitely recall seeing many of those questions. I don't...

  24. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    [color=#333333]variable deceleration = cord compression [color=#333333]early deceleration = head compression [color=#333333]acceleration = okay [color=#333333]late deceleration = poor placental...

  25. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/pearsonvue-trick-does-621075.html Don't want to lose this