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  1. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Friday 1 set of 50Q Bank questions on my lunch time at work 48% Just horrible but now I know if I don't have time to do the test don't do it because I will rush. I ran past my lunch time and had to...

  2. And the waiting for the results is more agonizing than taking it. Srsly!

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

    Read the part after the instructions about 'on hold'

  3. And the waiting for the results is more agonizing than taking it. Srsly!

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

    Good luck. I heard getting lots of SATA questions is a good

  4. study checklist for passing NCLEX-RN

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

    Nice overview- I plan to review my Hurst book again and fill in the spots that are missing. I have noticed taking the Q bank from Kaplan than many of these topics are

  5. What is the answer for this?

    NewGoalRN replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would choose A and C I would also choose B because i was told in NCLEX order that if an answer is there to give meds, you have the order because NCLEX is perfect world. The client is in shock with...

  6. I'm officially confused. (Question that has million answers)

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

    I would cover with saline soaked gauze first then or as I'm doing it tell co-worker to call dr. I've seen this question before and the answer was saline guaze to minimize infection. It has to also do...

  7. Just moved my nclex date to

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

    yEP, hopefully, I finish all 1200 questions of the Qbank by this upcoming Monday. Then i plan on reviewing Hurt Peds, Maternity, Mgmt/Del videos and going over the book that we filled out. Take test 6...

  8. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Thursday Did 2 sets fo 50Questions 52, 54% not great but getting

  9. Just moved my nclex date to

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

    March 21 Kaplan in person seminar Qbank 7tests Hurst videos and this site, lol I have about 4 NCLEX books but no time to study them as i work

  10. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    NewGoalRN replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take this same fighting spirit that you have used to respond to this poster and channel that energy into preparing for the NCLEX> Based on what you've said, you have experieince in the med field,...

  11. Some past school-related mistakes

    NewGoalRN replied to hopefulstudent930's topic in Nursing Career

    Every nursing school has their own criteria. Some are based on cummulative gpa, others are based on gpa of just the pre-reqs so you have to figure that out first. Bottomline, worse case if your grades...

  12. FINAL WRITTEN WARNING, first ever med error

    NewGoalRN replied to angelstar5's topic in General Nursing

    1. Start Looking 2. Challenge the write up 3. I would not leave without trying professionally to challenge the write up 4. Was there an investigation done? I don't get how they instantly took the...

  13. What would the nurse be most concerned about?

    NewGoalRN replied to sara42975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also all parts of an answer has to be write: I eliminated #2 because even though Tachy goes with fluid overload, hypotension doesn't usually Hurst: Too much volume, too much pressure Too little...

  14. Lazy nurse... I can't take it anymore...!!!

    NewGoalRN replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS! This is what stood out to me! Why would you do that? Never, ever, never , ever document or sign off on something you yourself have never seen, given or done. I'm a student nurse but with a...

  15. I NEED your help with Boards PLEASE!!!

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

    Well here's my 2 cents. I detect the first problem and that is that you have MAJOR ANXIETY! DIAL IT BACK! That is not good to have an excessive amount of anxiety. You can do this. It's great that...

  16. Just moved my nclex date to

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

    Good luck! Same with me, Dec grad and most of my peers have taken it and passed! Do questions, the more you do the better you get and read, read, read the rationales. I find scanning this random fact...

  17. Can't find a job as a new grad RN, is it crazy to apply for an LPN position?

    NewGoalRN replied to Ted D's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may have to cast your net broader and apply at LTC or SNF just to get yourself in the medical employment game. Just a thought. I don't know if I would go the route of applying for LPN because...

  18. My report....really is bad!

    NewGoalRN replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't wait until end of shift to do it, u may run out of time and memory is not clear. make it a practice to write donw notes on a cheat sheet as they occur or as u chart. Start with the info you...

  19. What would the nurse be most concerned about?

    NewGoalRN replied to sara42975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I picked 4 as well. Your process of elimination was right until you got to 'oliguria' You started to read into the question which is fatal for NCLEX. There was nothing in the question stem about...

  20. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Ok so I took the 2 sets of 50Q from the Kaplan Qbank and finished about 7:30pm That would make 150Q taken today Scores for the 2 tests were: 64 for first set of questions done at home took one hour...

  21. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Well I took a 50Q test from the Qbank on my lunch hour at work Score 62% Much better - change in approach- I perused the first 38 pages of the Random Facts sheet listed in this thread for a memory...

  22. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    I think the # of questions that you get are irrelevant. The computer stops when it's figured out if you've met the minimum requirements to pass or fail. I've seen people fail at 75 questions and pass...

  23. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    I'm pretty mad at myself. I had as a goal on Tues to do 2 sets of 50Q for a total of 100Q. i was so tired yesterday, I took a nap and woke up at 11:30pm which was too late to effectively do anything...

  24. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Good luck to you as well. I got access to the Kaplan Qbank and tests because i took the inperson review. It was around $379-$400- we got a discount because they came to our school . They said you...

  25. Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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

    Thanks and yes, it sort of forces me to stay on track and to be accountable. it also provides wme with a quick overview as to what I've done. Good luck to you as well. let's claim that we have passed...