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    NCLEX-RN ANXIOUS!!!!

    surviveslu replied to 05doylje's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For me, I took some old ATI questions from 2007 and Lippincott/Billings CD 8th ed. Some of the questions there were identical to the nclex exam I just took several days ago. The tests are not getting...
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    retake NCLEX RN pass rates so low?

    surviveslu replied to PracticeMP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are doing everything I did to study for this exam. Initially and after graduating in May, I studied for 2-6hrs off and on and while watching tv. As my test date got nearer, I studied from 7AM...
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    Passed NCLEX-RN in 140 MY ADVISE 2 U

    surviveslu replied to nursenelly1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didnt pick this one on my exam yesterday. Hilarious!! I almost picked it. The pupils were dilated
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    taking NCLEX RN this august 2010 in NY

    surviveslu replied to pink_12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used ATI, Saunders, Billings/Lippincott, Kaplan, Hogan and Frye's nclex bullet points. Did between 6000-10000 in about a month. It was full time studying for me from 7AM sometimes 8, 9 or 10AM...
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    Cedars Sinai

    surviveslu replied to kateyes7's topic in Travel

    Can you share your experience about the
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    SLU Accelerated MSN Program

    surviveslu replied to nurseguy29's topic in General Nursing

    What was your experience like when you volunteered at UCLA? What did you get to do or
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    Help! Just found out I failed NCLEX-RN

    surviveslu replied to fs2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan helped me with the priotization questions on the nclex exam. After I read about other people who completed everything from the kaplan course and still fail, I started doing questions from...
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    Help! Just found out I failed NCLEX-RN

    surviveslu replied to fs2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I posted somewhere on here how I studied and used others to help me monitor my progress as well as keeping myself very well disciplined. I hope you could make use of some of my
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    failed nclex, what DIDN'T you do the 1st time?

    surviveslu replied to nurse1219's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with Marcos9999 re: #7. Had to watch an action war movie that morning before my 2PM exam. Had to get my brain all fired up. I had all 265 questions. I knew there was no way the computer could...
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    Any Study Suggestions--NCLEX RN?

    surviveslu replied to jlp2778's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used many sources -- Billings/Lippincott, ATI, Saunders, Frye, NCSBN. Did about 6,000-10,000 questions. Kaplan was helpful to me in terms practicing prioritization questions. Kaplan is a bit...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    surviveslu replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the nclex yesterday. I was not anxious at all when I got home. My husband was so worried that I would be upset and cry so he met up with me outside the test center at 8:30PM after I finished the...
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    Urine specific gravity?

    surviveslu replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question for anyone: In SIADH, they retain so much water that dilutes out their sodium. Why does that cause high specific gravity? In DI, they urinate excessively, so they probably urinate out sodium...
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    Does Handwashing Prevent Transmission of Influenza?

    surviveslu replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is important for us ro perform handwashing after we see a patient before seeing another patient in another room. This is an effort to prevent nosocomial infection, right? So, let me raise this...
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    HELP Nursing Dx for diarrhea/abdominal pain

    surviveslu replied to fredrick90005's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a similar case. Maybe someone can give a suggestion based on your expertise. 62y/o woman hx diabetes. Takes combo drug actos/metformin, lipitor, avapro and januvia on a daily basis. She also...
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    Blood Pressure Cuff Question

    surviveslu replied to Michellebr's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are so concerned about contamination. We always need to be mindful of washing our hands after we see a patient in one room before entering another room to see another patient. My question is, why...
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    Slu??

    surviveslu replied to Sunshine0425's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you mean Slu as in St. Louis University, you've gotta to apply to this program. I have only been in the program for a week and let me tell ya, it's AWESOME and blows my mind away. You'll never find...
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    SLU accelerated BSN tuition

    surviveslu replied to asillig10's topic in General Nursing

    Asillig10, I dont know anyone in the program either. Let's talk somehow. Sign into blackboard. I'll be
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    How old is too old?!?!?

    surviveslu replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if this is one of your dreams, then dont let it slip through your fingers again. This is 2009 and you're asking the question if you should finish what you started in 1984. In 2034 and...
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    Private Student Loans???

    surviveslu replied to Product's topic in Alabama Nursing

    slu has put together a nice list of private lenders... http://www.slu.edu/services/fin_aid/loans/loan_info.php?type=alt&career=ug Select subsidized rather than unsubsidized. The Subsidized...
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    SLU accelerated BSN tuition

    surviveslu replied to asillig10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there Wondertech and Asillig10, Does anyone know how to send a private message? I tried to send a private message but the system tells me I dont have access to this capability. Wondertech, how can...
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    Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    surviveslu replied to newgirljill's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you're almost graduating, and having to look back over the course of this last year -- what were some things about the program (profs, classes,...etc) you really liked and disliked. Can you...
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    Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    surviveslu replied to newgirljill's topic in General Nursing

    What percentage of the review class is factored into one of your courses? Can you elaborate more about the review
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    Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    surviveslu replied to newgirljill's topic in General Nursing

    Does anybody know if there is an exit exam (Hesi, ATI...) for the accelerated programs at SLU, UMSL or Barnes??? If yes, what is the score you have to get in order to earn your
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    BSN vs ADN

    surviveslu replied to sunshyne09's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Does anyone know if there is an exit exam (Hesi, ATI...) at SLU or
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    St Louis University

    surviveslu replied to lioneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. I would be very glad to look at the way you organize your notes to make it helpful for studying. Can you share about your experience in community clinical? You talked about...