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  1. priority question about MI patient

    healthcarestudent replied to anon456's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX is an ivory-tower world and I believe textbook answers always the right answers not the way it is done "in the real world." So I would say look up your

  2. Please, need help with this

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

    The answer is within normal limit but can you explain how you got the answer

  3. Please, need help with this

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All, I am currently studying and I came about this question in the kaplan book; A client is hospitalized with a diagnosis of a-fib. Heparin 5,000 units is ordered every 12 hours to be given...

  4. March NCLEX RN EXAM

    healthcarestudent replied to mosaicism105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you all. I pray to God to help you all retain what you have read and help you select the correct answers during the exam. Study Hard and be

  5. I passed with only 75 questions!

    healthcarestudent replied to kcolly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  6. Need advice, please

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello my good people, I am about to begin studying for nclex and I have so far Saunders (5th ed) and the Linda Lacharity book. However, I need one more book to help with tackling questions and I am...

  7. NCLEX-RN study plan

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All, I just graduated nursing school this dec 2010. I plan on beginning my nclex studying in the next 2 weeks. I have tried to come up with study plans but cannot set one up. If you have taken...

  8. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

    healthcarestudent replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

    thatthekey, what state are you with demand for nurses???

  9. Traction question: Please Help Help

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello All, I am having a heck of a time with this problem about skeletal traction. The question is; A patient's right leg is connected to 10 pounds of skeletal traction. As you troubleshoot the...

  10. NCLEX Books: Which to choose?

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All, I am trying to buy books to begin study preparation for the NCLEX-RN. I am unsure which books to use. I have heard that using books that have questions similar to the NCLEX is good....

  11. Help in Passing NCLEX-RN

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Everyone, I will be graduating soon from nursing school (December). This is my dilema; My friends and acquintances that graduated from nursing school have sworn by KAPLAN-RN as a choice of...

  12. Help in Passing NCLEX-RN

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

    Thank you so much for your response and suggestions.. I will definitely look into purchasing the other books. I appreciate

  13. Pediatric Rotation

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello Everyone, I will be starting my pediatric rotation in two weeks. I am a little nervous about it because I have no idea how to talk in children terms. Plus, this rotation is different from others...

  14. I got my coworker fired

    healthcarestudent replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a nursing student and hearing nurses reporting nurses scares the crap out of me. My aunt who has 50+ years of nursing practice under her belt told me NO NURSE, ABSOLUTELY NO NURSE IS...

  15. Pediatric Rotation

    healthcarestudent replied to healthcarestudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you so much for your input. We actually give meds and nursing procedure all under the supervision of the nurse we are assigned to or our CI. I really appreciate the tips. I would for sure keep...

  16. How important is GPA?

    healthcarestudent replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    I think GPAs are important. A 3.5 in my school will have you on the waiting list at list and if lucky you may get in. But honestly, 3.5 is not a bad gpa, depending on the cut-off of your school, you...

  17. Tips For Dealing With Bully Instructors

    healthcarestudent replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in General Students

    This is so true. A bully instructor is about to fail my friend i guess because my friend is so quiet and not too proactive in clinical. I mean she does what she has to do but she is not so proactive...

  18. How are you holding up with school?

    healthcarestudent replied to eas78's topic in General Students

    Hanging in there... failed one test and passed the second. The second batch of tests are around the corner and I am no where prepared. No time to work out at all and I am feeling very guilty about it...

  19. What do you do with your limited spare time?

    healthcarestudent replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    Spare time??? I don't think I have any! but i envy those who have children, work etc still make time for hobbies. I guess I have alot more time management to do than i currently have. I guess i just...

  20. HELP with nursing assessment!!!

    healthcarestudent replied to Brianna07's topic in General Students

    I have done a skin assessment and to me, i think it has more to do with if your patient has a problem with her skin. For instance, does she have a rash? If she does, then you can say "How is the rash...

  21. New Member! Question about new grads getting jobs!!

    healthcarestudent replied to xnurse2bx's topic in General Students

    Since you just got into nursing school, I wouldn't dwell on it much. I would encourage you to be active in your program (i'm trying to work on that myself). You may also join the student association....

  22. Clinical Instructor too picky

    healthcarestudent posted a topic in General Students

    This did not actually happen to me but a friend of mine in another clinical rotation. Her instructor is so picky about everything. She even grades the Care Plan! I mean isn't the CP there to guide in...

  23. Frustration Unlimited

    healthcarestudent replied to Ocelot's topic in General Students

    I would say hang in there! hopefully she leaves and they get a good one before you get to your final

  24. I really need some advice...long......

    healthcarestudent replied to beanpod's topic in General Students

    Wow!!! I am so moved by your story, but i was shocked that you actually drove off your clinical site. It's ok to leave and take a break to get thing together in your head but leaving the site is huge...

  25. melted down in my Clinical Lab today... left crying

    healthcarestudent replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

    Welcome to Nursing School... NS is a *****. First, I would advice you not to cry or show weakness because they will use that to fraustrate you. Go on YouTube to search for the skills and if you don't...