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  1. Infection Control

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

    is it

  2. Need Help: Friend flunked ASN program: Options

    NewGoalRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Need some advice here. I have a friend who flunked ASN school. Failed one clincal and then failed last semester which was cardio. State of Florida BON allows for someone in an RN program to sit for...

  3. What med to administer?

    NewGoalRN replied to Me2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Benadryl for minor reactions, i.e itching, puritus etc Mucomyst is the anecdote for Tylenol

  4. HELP!!! go to classroom review or online review course?

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

    Have you identified WHY you were not successful? Was it that you were not prepared content wise, anxiety or not good at testing strategy? I would say figure out what your weak points are/were and then...

  5. HELP!!! go to classroom review or online review course?

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

    For someone like you who have not been successful 2x, I would say take the INCLASS review with online access. It forces you to attend, you are hearing and seeing the material then after the review,...

  6. Infection Control

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

    hmm definitely a.bleach and c.hydrogen peroxide i wouldn't chose b because that is very toxic and is used to clean hospital and dental equipment so i wouldn't want it in the home boiling water doesn't...

  7. Infection Control

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

    hmm definitely a.bleach and c.hydrogen peroxide i wouldn't chose b because that is very toxic and is used to clean hospital and dental equipment so i wouldn't want it in the home boiling water doesn't...

  8. Infection Control

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

    hmm definitely a.bleach and c. hydrogen peroxide i wouldn't chose b because that is very toxic and is used to clean hospital and dental equipment so i wouldn't want it in the home boiling water...

  9. Infection Control

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

    Donning PPE from Hurst (and other resources but stated in my own words) Gown Mask/Respirator Googles/Face Shield Gloves Removing PPE Gloves first Googles/Face Shield Gown Mask/Respirator Contact...

  10. Infection Control

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

    I had a similar question in my Kaplan Q bank and i cholse #4. Always think what is the 1 think you as a nurse can do for the patient before you go home Also, is there something you can do before you...

  11. ATT

    NewGoalRN replied to diana2520's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Diana! You can do it. I'm taking my exam next month as well. How long have you been out of nursing school if you don't mind me asking? I find the more questions I do, the better I get and...

  12. CPR - AED- lost my first patient today.

    NewGoalRN replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I can't believe that doctor told you that! What a horrible, horrible thing to tell a nurse especially in front of peers after such a traumatic event! I'm sure that has stuck with you over...

  13. Hurst Review?

    NewGoalRN replied to herman21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is excellent for content review. It tells u what u need on a subject without giving u too much and it does it in a fun and simple way. What do u feel are the reasons why you haven't been...

  14. Nclex takers 2012 feb/march in florida

    NewGoalRN replied to diana2520's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, I am not studying 6hrs a day, lol, I was saying wow at the person who is doing that because I can't concentrate that long plus I work fulltime. I'm trying to do 50questions a day M -T and 100 on...

  15. Nclex takers 2012 feb/march in florida

    NewGoalRN replied to diana2520's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Plan to take test soon but in Central Fl. Good luck, wow at 6hrs of content a day and 100 questions. Feels like I'm slacking. I've watched Hurst videos 2xs and now doing kaplan 50 questions a day...

  16. NCLEX Review Suggestions and General Anxiety

    NewGoalRN replied to amnigo2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my 2cents, taking an Nclex prep class one semester before graduation is too soon. Kaplan is strategy - you will probably forget Hurst - more content based- some of this may help in your last semester...

  17. Switching careers at 42...I have to re-take Mircrobiology???

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

    Some schools have a 10 year rule re old classes. Seeing that you work in the field I would bypass the advisor and seek an appointment with the Dean or the Nursing Program manager to get a waiver. If...

  18. Reviewing for NCLEX and can't remember what Adrenal Crisis is

    NewGoalRN replied to ecp4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you're welcome and yes sometimes googling gives you an over abundance of info that may be more confusion. Good

  19. 4 med errors in one shift... Feeling terrible

    NewGoalRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    I haven't seen the OP posts before concerning other problems but from what you've written besides the obvious of seeking personal help for whatever anxiety issues you have, I see a time management...

  20. Reviewing for NCLEX and can't remember what Adrenal Crisis is

    NewGoalRN replied to ecp4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hope this helps. if you know what the function of aldosterone is and if you know that addison's is less aldosterone then you can understand it. once you know addisons, you know cushings because it is...

  21. Are the people that post here that they failed skewing preception?

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

    Wow, why is it that repeat test takers do worse? I would have thought that they would do better. Interesting and such a large

  22. How to study for the NCLEX-RN after a long layoff?

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

    Hurst did an excellent job re endocrine and fluid and electrolytes. I always had a trouble keeping the following straight but after viewing the Hurst videos 2xs and filling out the book, their...

  23. For those who've taken the NCLEX, did you use Kaplan?

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

    Depends I know people who used are review and some who didn't and both passed If you need core brush up and not disciplined or work, take Hurst review- best content review If you are disciplined and...

  24. My Nclex Journey (kinda long, very inspirational)

    NewGoalRN replied to littleone17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations and a special shout out to your parents who never let go of your hands. Make them and your son proud. I'm so happy for you. You are a nurse at such a young age. That in of itself is...

  25. Things I did to pass NCLEX (1st time)

    NewGoalRN replied to iCare24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you and yes faith I believe can play a big part. Can you tell me if you studied 200 questions a day or a week? How many questions total did you study? Are you saying focus more on...