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  1. Not finishing nclex on time vs. finishing on time w/265 questions

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

    I am curious. This is a discussion forum. So I am asking this question. And people on here know. So I am asking. Why make such a comment...just don't answer if you will not be of help. Any question...

  2. Ran out time 263 questions. Had 3 left. So what does that mean? Should've I guessed?

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ran out time 263 questions. Had 3 left. So what does that mean? Should've I guessed? Ran out at 263. Should of I guessed on the last 3 questions. There were so many questions that had meds I never...

  3. Priority question! DKA vs. Renal Failure vs severe hyperglycemia vs post cabg

    jcutler posted a topic in General Students

    Priority question! DKA vs. Renal Failure vs severe hyperglycemia vs post cabg. I have a question before I take NCLEX tommorrow. I remember having a type of questions where everyone was dying. I...

  4. Taking NCLEX next week. Need help on antipsychotic meds and other questions

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, antipsychotics cause a lot of side effects. If the nclex has SE of these, does this mean that you should stop the med. Tardive dyskinesia Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Extrapyramidal effects...

  5. Help what is PVT trick and failed nclex

    jcutler replied to 402010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah I wouldn't give up. I was devastated too. I had a job lined up, was hired, and then I failed. I still think bout it. Anyway, just keep doing what your doing. Also, check out that thread that I...

  6. SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

    jcutler replied to SiempreBella's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But I thought pain is psychological in "nclex land". I was confused on this too. So I guess I will choose fluids if I come across this in

  7. PT,PTT, INR normal values and medication d/c or increase?

    jcutler posted a topic in General Students

    Just want to get normals for pt/ptt/INR At what minimum level would you d/c the heparin, coumadin. E.g. Normal INR: 0.8-1.2. Coumadin d/c at level 3.0 and and start if INR 1. This is example and...

  8. PT,PTT, INR normal values and medication d/c or increase?

    jcutler replied to jcutler's topic in General Students

    Ok thanks. I will just keep it at 2-3 for the INR. Thank so

  9. Few questions - fundal height pre post partum and priority

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

    No, I just know there are questions like these on NCLEX. What would you do first? Very confusing cause kaplan has some contradictary questions sometimes. E.g. What would be appropriate when...

  10. Few questions - fundal height pre post partum and priority

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated this last June. Studying for NCLEX for Sept 8th and need some clarification. So to my understanding fundal height during gestation can be measured at 20 weeks right? and then after that and...

  11. Pitocin ante/post partum administration

    jcutler replied to Woman_in_love's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When would you stop the pitocin? Would it be if contractions are over 90 seconds or if the frequency is less than every 2-5 mins? What are the toxicity

  12. Few questions - fundal height pre post partum and priority

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

    I edited the post. But no. Is not my homework, just studying for nclex Sept 8th. Main problems with priority it do you go by ABC's first or remove irritant first. E.g. if a pregnant women is having...

  13. Retaking Nclex. Applying before or after 45 days

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know that you have to wait 45 days until you can retake the nclex. I already got my notice that I failed. Now in CA, can I submit the application before 45 days and get an authorization to test...

  14. PVT indicates fail! Excellent on Kaplan! Psych help please

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok. Took nclex yesterday in LA.. Was excited I did so well. 75 questions. I knew many answers and KNEW I passed. Drove 2 hrs home and found out failed according to PCT. WAS SHOCKED and devastated. I...

  15. Help what is PVT trick and failed nclex

    jcutler replied to 402010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed yesterday too. You know what I found. This site is excellent to study from. Look for threat, "Anyone up for random fact throwing". Got over 300 pages of excellent material. The important...

  16. Fetal heart rate and positioning. Where to find the fhr?

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOA - where would you auscultate? Above of below umbilicus? LSA - where? Above or below umbilicus. Want to auscultate where the back is right? What about Direct Sacrum Posterior -

  17. NCLEX Med Q's. Take with meals or before or after? Easy way to know?

    jcutler posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know there are a lot of questions regarding medications and when to take them. During a meal, before or after a meal. Is there an easy way of knowing when to take meds based on classification? I...

  18. Essay Help!! NCLEX application time frame..turned in April 30 w/misdemeanor on record

    jcutler posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ok am applying at a hospital. I want to work ER, ICU, STEP Down, or Telemetry. Want to enter their Versant program. Certain departments look for certain things in the essay. Looking for some pointers...

  19. Essay Help!! NCLEX application time frame..turned in April 30 w/misdemeanor on record

    jcutler replied to jcutler's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ok I see what you are saying and I agree. But unfortunately I can't blow it off with the BRN. It is still on my record, and blowing it off will just result in denial to take my

  20. Taking and registering for nclex with criminal background. HELP

    jcutler posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ok here is the deal, I am graduating nursing school. About 11 years ago, I was 19 and got a contributing to minors which was my wife when she was 17. It is a misdemeanor. I have never been in...