david.cummiskey

david.cummiskey

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  1. NCLEX-RN 2nd Time Around

    david.cummiskey replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too failed my first time, here's to all us second timers! Good

  2. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No

  3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    david.cummiskey replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    pheochromocytoma: neuroendocrine tumor of the medulla of the adrenal glands. This causes and increased secretion of catecholamines (epinephrine, and norepinephrine) Signs and Symptoms same as body's...

  4. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    soon2bRN516 is right. When removing the gown you remove your gloves first like I mentioned and discard them in the trash can. Next, you would pull your hands back through the sleeve holes being...

  5. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    helps alot thank you sooooo much! :nuke: get your posts up so we can

  6. Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 receptors and Beta 1 and Beta 2 receptors...what do they do again

    david.cummiskey posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am all mixed up on my Alpha and Beta receptors. I feel like I've relearned these a million times. Does anyone have any tricks they care to share or know what they affect? Recepetors Made

  7. Crash Course In Prioritization Questions...

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just picked up my copy of Linda LaCharity's book Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment from Barnes & Noble. Thanks again!

  8. Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 receptors and Beta 1 and Beta 2 receptors...what do they do again

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks yesdog, but what do they do though? increase or decrease heart rate? bronchodilate or bronchoconstrict? And how about

  9. Crash Course In Prioritization Questions...

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That was mentioned above in the Maslow's comment but thanks any

  10. got 52% in rediness test......

    david.cummiskey replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure if you can send files via pm. But if you wanna try I have a great PPT I made that may help you remember your meds by suffixes. If that doesn't work I can email it to you.

  11. got 52% in rediness test......

    david.cummiskey replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a 51 on the readiness and a 64 on the diagnostic. I did the first 5 Question Trainers and no Q-banks and took the NCLEX feeling confident.... I failed. I recommend doing all the Q-trainers and...

  12. Crash Course In Prioritization Questions...

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the advice Freedom42, I have delegation down but I still am a bit sketchy on my prioritization, I will definately have to take a look at that

  13. Any former Marines/Military?

    david.cummiskey replied to HumorHeals22's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My father was in the marines for 23 years and just retired last month. He was a SAR swimmer for 9 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. Personally I am in the Navy Nurse Corps. Just graduated May...

  14. Easy Way to Identify Meds!!!

    david.cummiskey replied to female12233's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, thanks for starting this list female 12233, I have a hard time remembering meds and this helps out so much. You are right to study them, the NCLEX RN will throw some crazy drugs at you! Good...

  15. Crash Course In Prioritization Questions...

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    True, Hierarchy of needs (Physical vs Psychosocial), thanks yesdog. Anybody have any other tricks or sources where I can brush up on my prioritizing

  16. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I need help with Prioritizing? Can anyone help me? I know Airway Breathing Circulation but what about when none of those apply? What about when the answer choices are Infection, Pain,

  17. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    apparently i need 15 posts to PM? I have 8. 7 to go

  18. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah i had 78 questions...I hope your right good luck, love the postive

  19. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah i had 78 questions...I hope your right good luck, love the postive

  20. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks pogi

  21. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    55-75 all over depending on the

  22. Trying to pass my NCLEX the second time :(

    david.cummiskey replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the onion analogy shadowrose45. I will remember that one for sure. yes I agree, writing and teaching others is an excellent way to learn. I find when i discuss topics, even those I am...

  23. Test anxiety anyone?

    david.cummiskey replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Students

    I have horrible test anxiety and failed my nclex the first time, any tips. i can't skip the ones i have trouble with and go