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 think....and soooo many priority questions.....just glad that...
cleed2004 replied to orangevessel's topic in NCLEX
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 information. Hopefully #2 will be great for both of us......
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 be a great day!!! (we have quick results too) :)
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 all!!!
cleed2004 replied to Luv Nursing's topic in Safety
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 hospital. There should be no situation that the ...
cleed2004 replied to mattsgirl's topic in Student Assist
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 also went to a private university that was close to ...
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 luck!!
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 strongly suggest getting this book and using it alo...
Good for you...its amazing the things you learn not only in school but also listening to those around you......just from the conversation, you had the pt's best interests at heart.......good luck with school!!
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 in the am....but when I study after work I am using...
Hospicemom? Where do you live?? I'm in WI too and would love to relocate to where you are as no one here wants to hire a new grad.....even with some experience and certification as a pharm. tech to boot!!! Grrrrr!!!
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 transfer or not....I agree that you need to check that ...
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 that more schools do not include this in their teac...
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 mom....by the way...my study buddy was 49 when he graduate...
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 behavior after eating and not following instructions....
cleed2004 replied to Bellarubia18's topic in NCLEX
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 luck to you!!
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 ADL's and such....good luck!!
Moseshopper...I am new to this site and not really understanding everything about it....I don't know how to PM you....SORRY!!!! Here is my email . contact me here!!! Thanks!
I will be taking my boards for the 2nd time in April.....of course, I am nervous...but not to the point that I am beating myself up....being a non-trad student with a family I am used to studying by myself but any support would be great.....using thi...