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    Just took NCLEX....

    crb613 replied to ortess1971's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh gosh your funny! I so wish you the best of luck! I take mine Aug. 22nd, & I will be a basket case just waiting on the results. I already have a job, & if I fail....the whole hospital will...
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    How Does it look for ME and Mr. KAPLAN

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have done the first 3 tests on the Trainer CD. My scores are 55%, 64%, & 69%. I asked this same question, and was told scores are normally lower on Kaplan. I was told I was doing fine......yours...
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    Taking the NCLEX Tomorrow!!!

    crb613 replied to ortess1971's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you
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    Passed!! I've Slayed The Nclex Beast!

    crb613 replied to NurseLene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh yeah! I sure hope you are right! Thanks for the confidence booster....I needed
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    Passed!! I've Slayed The Nclex Beast!

    crb613 replied to NurseLene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! I take mine in August....scared to death I won't pass. I have been doing the Kaplan Trainer CD...the 1st 3 test, 55,64,69%. I have also done Saunders to death & score way higher on it....
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    Question about Kaplan trainer CD

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whew....I just took the 2nd test & got 64%! Thanks to you all I feel a little better now. I sure hope I sleep tonight....or dream how great it will feel to pass the
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    Question about Kaplan trainer CD

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    on ebay....they had the Kaplan trainer book w/CD ( it has 7 tests).....They are for sale on there a lot. How many online questions do you get....I saw like a 1000 for $300.....is this what you got?...
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    Somebody please set things straight for me!

    crb613 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new RNA (RN applicant). I do everything a real nurse does just under the supervision of a RN. I am working in Med Surg and absolutely love it!....but I am trying to figure out the doctor nurse...
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    Question about Kaplan trainer CD

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much. I dreamed last night I failed!!! I woke up crying.....that was a bad feeling. The closer my test date gets...the more I worry. I know, I know this stuff! I feel like one of the three...
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    Tricks to remember things

    crb613 replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    This helped me remember which way to position a pt Face is red...raise the head Face is pale...raise the
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    How much autonomy do nurses have??

    crb613 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    We as nurses are on the front line, so to speak. If the patient is in trouble we are usually the 1st to know...doctors rely on us & our assessments. Now we do give meds, and hold them as...
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    Granulex, afraid I messed up!

    crb613 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I had a pt the other day after his stitches were removed......his wound popped open. We did w/d, & taught his wife how to do them. He is a horse man, & told me when I get home I am going to...
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    Somebody please set things straight for me!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks to all of ya'll...you advise is really appreciated! I guess I am a little overwhelmed and unsure of what I am suppsto do....as far as making rounds w/the doctors. Once again thanks to all of...
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    about digoxin level?

    crb613 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    D would be my choice also....norms I learned were from
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    My head is going to blow up: Too much information in Saunders review

    crb613 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am doing Suzanne4's plan, and she says to 1st go through the book....answer the q's at the end of each chapter using no references. Any chapter that you score less than 75% read the chapter. Her...
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    Am I Just a dummy (4th time failing!!!)

    crb613 replied to missea39's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No your not a dummy! You passed nursing school...you are just have a temp. set back! Why don't you email Suzanne4 & follow her study plan??? It has worked for so many. I am currently doing it...
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    YIKES! Take NCLEX in less that 12 hours!!!

    crb613 replied to debsuztx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can you share the website?
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    YIKES! Take NCLEX in less that 12 hours!!!

    crb613 replied to debsuztx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you...I am saying a prayer for you! Let me know when you pass!
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    Somebody please set things straight for me!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Aaah Becca thank you so much! And CuttingEdgeRN thanks to you also....I get your message loud &
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    traumatized by vermin

    crb613 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh my gosh....I hate spiders!!! I read these posts & have gone into a shaking shiver! uugh! My daughter lives in west Tx & I went to visit one time......she said "mom be sure you check the...
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    Somebody please set things straight for me!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Becca, Thanks for your reply. I am glad you understood what I was trying to say. I have said exactly what you did....respect should go both ways. Not all the docs are like this but the biggest part...
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    Somebody please set things straight for me!

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No....I am not a smarty pants new grad by any means. I am just trying to figure out what is within reason to do. I am not a trouble maker......I am just amazed to say the least at the change in the...
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    Did you get a postition before getting a license?

    crb613 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am working as a RNA (RN applicant). I have a provisional license good for 6 months or until I take the NCLEX which ever comes first. In Kentucky we are required to do an additional 120hrs hands on...
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    anyone love there job?

    crb613 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my job too! I am new...been in M/S for almost 6wks. I am a RNA (RN applicant). I work under the direct supervision of an RN & she is great! I do everything a real nurse does Everyone there...
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    New med-surg nurse here....

    crb613 replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new M/S nurse too! I love it! We have a sheet with name, vs, hx, dx, labs, iv sites & fluid, o2, allergies, diet, ect on it. We just fill in the blanks when we get report. I carry it around...