studentnurse74 LPN, LVN

studentnurse74 is a LPN, LVN and specializes in Gynecology/Oncology.

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1. What's In Your Pocket?

   studentnurse74 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Scissors, alcohol pads, tape, black ink pen, red ink pen, highlighter and chapstick or lip gloss. I keep my stethoscope on my neck. I also have a clip board with my kardexes on it, and it has...

2. How do u like day/evening shift?

   studentnurse74 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I did most of my orientation on days, and even though it was busier, it worked out okay. I had an excellent preceptor who took her time with me, and I hope you do to. If you feel like things are...

3. How do u like day/evening shift?

   studentnurse74 replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I just started working nights (7 p to 7 a) in May. I love it! I hate getting up early in the morning, I would be tired all day, and come home and sleep on the couch most of the night. Now I try to...

4. Please share your embarrassing stories!

   studentnurse74 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm just coming off orientation, and I've already had my share of oops! moments! I know everyone has to learn, but it's embarrassing! Anyone care to share? Last week, I hung a piggyback antibiotic,...

5. Lung Sounds - Im confused

   studentnurse74 replied to Fairlythere's topic in First Year After Licensure

   thanks for the links! helpful! i thought i was hearing dim bases on 90% of the patients, and asked my preceptor if everyone is diminished or is it just me? she laughed, and said people usually are...

6. Pharmacology tips..

   studentnurse74 replied to tcdaniels's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Write up all the classes- antibiotics, antidepressants, NSAIDS, etc. Then write the major side effects and contraindications, whether or not to take with food, etc. Study that first. Then plug in...

7. WHOA, Officially a RN!!!

   studentnurse74 replied to willdgate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i know how it feels! congratulations, rn!!!

8. Just tested for 3rd time today

   studentnurse74 replied to studentnurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i didn't finish suzanne's plan, and i don't recommend not finishing it. i just stopped b/c work signed me up for kaplan. what i did do from saunders, i think helped with knowledge refreshment. i...

9. Have gone through ALL the Kaplan questions...

   studentnurse74 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Put your books away and forget it! I was told that, and as hard as it was, I found things to do besides study. I really think it helped me to relax, and helped keep my confidence! Good

10. Question about Question Trainer 7

    studentnurse74 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did all 7 question trainers, and got in the 50s. They want you to have 65 to pass with confidence. I just passed with 75 questions, and know a few others who did also while scoring in the 50s with...

11. Assuming a doctors order?

    studentnurse74 replied to RNWing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed with 75 questions, and always assumed you had a doctor's order for everything. Kaplan also taught us to "contact the physician" with hesitancy; it's rare that will be the answer. They...

12. 75 questions today, no idea how I did

    studentnurse74 replied to stressgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed on my 3rd try with 75 questions! Mine was mostly prioritizing, also. From what I understand, those are the higher level questions so that is a good sign. They were all who to assess...

13. Just tested for 3rd time today

    studentnurse74 replied to studentnurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i

14. Just tested for 3rd time today

    studentnurse74 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed twice at 265. This time, I started out doing Suzanne's program, and finished about 1/2-3/4 of it. Then a Kaplan course was offered through my work, and I didn't really have a choice in...

15. If you took Kaplan and then took the NCLEX...

    studentnurse74 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good for you! Send it to the "higher ups" at Kaplan, and have everyone who is willing to sign