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  1. Passed on first try with 75 Qs!

    Fancypants09 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I'm happy to say I passed NCLEX in 75qs, first try! I graduated from a Canadian nursing school and wrote in Ontario, just got my results today. I wanted to share the resources that I used. I...

  2. Passed on first try with 75 Qs!

    Fancypants09 replied to Fancypants09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, unfortunately I had no magic crystal ball to tell me what type of questions to expect on NCLEX the day of my exam. However, I settled for the next best thing, which is my experience writing HESI...

  3. ADVICE!!! (Hurst)

    Fancypants09 replied to KAC123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst has been nothing short of fantastic for me - don't worry, there should be nothing to regret with taking Hurst! Good

  4. Calling all Recent Grads

    Fancypants09 replied to JJMJ's topic in Canada

    Hi OP, On NCLEX, did you encounter SI units (like mmol/l) or conventional units (like mg/dl) for lab values and blood glucose measurements? I heard McMaster students did not see any SI units for lab...

  5. Humber, Queens, Ottawa, Ryerson or Brock

    Fancypants09 replied to lnmartin's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Silly me, thinking all accredited Ontario nursing schools have the same goal of preparing an RN! Humber has a good nursing program, you get exposure to a lot of simulation labs (simulating a real-life...

  6. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    Fancypants09 replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wow, I am really appalled at the fact that, dear OP, you've been dismissed from the program for how you behaved. Ok, so you made an error in judgment, and you actually learned from it, which is the...

  7. Crazy clinicals instructor doesn't like us using the restroom?

    Fancypants09 replied to JESSICAAA159's topic in General Students

    I can't believe the craziness some of these clinical instructors get up to! Sounds to me like this loon instituted a non-negotiable denial of basic human rights... and the floor nurses went along with...

  8. Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    Fancypants09 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    This is awful news, my condolences! I hope the families and people affected have a strong support network and can find

  9. 4 Point Restraints in the ER. Is that Abuse?

    Fancypants09 replied to Vickymay's topic in Emergency

    Mechanical restraints CAN be abused/used improperly and pt can be restrained for unnecessarily prolonged period of time, doesn't necessarily mean they ARE being abused. Not much else I can say that...

  10. Question

    Fancypants09 replied to cyndisextonNYRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Looks like I missed the OP's name & title of RN! I am yet another GrnTea fan, this particular nurse is invaluable to this forum. Cussing out a highly-respected member of this online community...

  11. Question

    Fancypants09 replied to cyndisextonNYRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Serum electrolyte levels would be very imp. Electrolyte and fluid imbalance will occur after such a prolonged period of N,V,D. Imbalance leads to CNS and cardiac

  12. Help please:)

    Fancypants09 replied to Teehia63333's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Are you in the RN program? I highly suggest downloading the Kaplan NCLEX-RN Mini Qbank app. It contains 180 questions and it's free! Excellent, concise rationales and it helped me prepare for exit...

  13. (Not so) Daily Affirmations

    Fancypants09 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a 3rd yr nursing student and am considering NICU for my consolidation. It sounds like, from everyone's experiences, NICU can breed a toxic work environment, can someone shed some more light on...

  14. Timing aspart insulin after blood sugar check

    Fancypants09 replied to AVRN87's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just the fact that there are TWO nurses to check blood glu & then administer insulin...is a huge red flag for me. That compromises patient safety right there and increases risk of med errors. Re...

  15. Becoming Fearful

    Fancypants09 replied to climbingeverest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that a 12 week orientation is too short...WAY too short. Hopefully something can be done about this, or you may have to depend heavily on the other floor nurses for assistance when needed! I...

  16. where can I buy 100% cotton scrubs in GTA/Canada?

    Fancypants09 replied to Marie12's topic in Canada

    Dixie Uniforms, store is located in downtown Toronto, near Gerrard St. W. & Bay St., close to SickKids. Also a location on Queen

  17. Dear Nurses...

    Fancypants09 replied to alysa19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PrepU Wolters Kluwer Health Single SignOn Result PrepU is a 10,000 NCLEX-based question bank (yes.. 10 000 questions to choose from!). It's pricey but I believe it's worth every penny (you buy it...

  18. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    Fancypants09 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    24 woot woot! After one BSc. Nursing is the career of my dreams, nothing else I'd rather

  19. 5th time nclex taker

    Fancypants09 replied to mnelmac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm going to be blunt and speak openly here. Taking the NCLEX and failing it 4 times already is a reliable sign of a deeper seated issue. How have you done in nursing school, did you get good/decent...

  20. having trouble and stress with dosage calculations

    Fancypants09 replied to yellowmamba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    DosageHelp.com - Helping Nursing Students Learn Dosage Calculations - Practice Questions this little ditty should

  21. How to ask for Letters of Recommendation-Feel embarrassed!

    Fancypants09 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I'm in 2nd year of a collab. nursing program (RN track) and wondering if I can ask my clinical instructor for a reference letter without really being too clear about future goals at this...

  22. Filter needles for glass vials?

    Fancypants09 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes to filter needles & ampoules The Canadian Potter & Perry also mentions that you can use a filter needle when drawing up meds from vials, to avoid pieces of rubber getting into solution....

  23. Quick Reference Guide Suggestions

    Fancypants09 replied to trenadamm's topic in General Students

    Can you please tell me if the RNotes has lab values in SI? I live in Canada, and need SI units. Thank you! I am seriously considering buying this

  24. Official 2012 Fall RN admission frustration page

    Fancypants09 replied to TobeNursey's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm 24 and enrolled in a 4-yr collab program! Novo, you mentioned great points. Also, I read what a seasoned nurse here on the AllNurses forum had to say about teaching the 2-yr degree graduates on a...

  25. Official 2012 Fall RN admission frustration page

    Fancypants09 replied to TobeNursey's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The Fast-track/accelerated Nursing programs are so competitive! Not only do your marks need to be stellar, but you also might require at least two reference letters that paint you in a rosy glow, a...