cleed2004

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1. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   cleed2004 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So I took my exam yesterday for the 2nd time....Ugh!! It was worse than the 1st time.....189 questions.....15 SATA's, 4 calculations, 2 drag n drops, and 2 EKG strips.....not sure what to...

2. Just failed Nclex, need advice please

   cleed2004 replied to orangevessel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took my boards for the first time March 5th and failed.....I regrouped and am taking them again June 8th. I gave myself enough time to study my problems areas and feel comfortable with the...

3. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   cleed2004 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   bummer83~ Wisconsin....1st time passed all the sections but 2....got near passing in them Grrr....but climb over that mountain and forged ahead!! Good luck!! I have a feeling that June 8th is gonna...

4. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   cleed2004 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   testing on june 8th for the 2nd time....feel more confident and prepared......using saunders 4th ed. and delegation book by LaCharity.....keepin my fingers crossed for us

5. Scope of practice for Pharmacy Techs

   cleed2004 replied to Luv Nursing's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am a certified pharmacy tech in WI. I just graduated from nursing school and understand that we all make mistakes. HOWEVER, your concerns should be taken seriously by the pharmacist as well as the...

6. Reality Check Needed for BSN Student

   cleed2004 replied to mattsgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Sorry that this had to happen to you.....I too got sick during school. I was leaking CSF out of my left ear and had emergency surgery. However it was during the 2nd semester of my senior year. I...

7. is NCLEX RN 4000 free online just like the 3500?

   cleed2004 replied to stressed0ut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   There is a review book by Linda LaCharity called Prioritization, Delegation & Assignment that is really good....I found it helpful especially on prioritizing and such....good

8. NCLEX review books/CD???

   cleed2004 replied to Sonya777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am currently using Saunders 4th Edition and am really liking it.....having gone through the traditional review classes previously, I feel more prepared this time around and confident too...I would...

9. is NCLEX RN 4000 free online just like the 3500?

   cleed2004 replied to stressed0ut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Very odd indeed....Especially since you can tailor the questions to what your weakness areas of nursing are......I enjoy using the NCLEX-RN 3500.....I do a batch of questions before I leave for work...

10. Private Colleges???

    cleed2004 replied to cnafromaz's topic in General Nursing

    If you have so many concerns about this, I think you should contact the school itself and they should be able to explain this to you.....they know who they are accredidated through and what will...

11. Holsitic Nursing Question

    cleed2004 replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in Holistic

    I graduated from Viterbo University in Wisconsin which is a private catholic college.....they teach about holistic nursing right from the start and continue it through each rotation.....it amazes me...

12. How old were you when you began nursing school?

    cleed2004 replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    Started LPN at 18....dropped out to get married.....had a baby....got divorced....went back for BSN at 27....graduated at 32...took me five years cause I had to go part time for a bit..single...

13. Need a Nursing Diagnosis for GERD

    cleed2004 replied to deemarys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was always taught that using medical diagnosis' was not allowed in care plans.....so stating GERD as a manifested by would be incorrect.......I agree with the above post that the problem is pt's...

14. NCLEX preparation

    cleed2004 replied to Bellarubia18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have used Saunders book and took the Kaplan course...by far, I gained more from Saunders than Kaplan just because Saunders fit into my studying style better than Kaplan....classes and books....good...

15. Keeping up skills during the new grad job hunt... thoughts?

    cleed2004 replied to JaxNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a local chapter of Red Cross?? They can always use volunteers for blood drives and such....also, any type of volunteer work with elderly or disabled could at least keep you up to date on...