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  1. FNP Personal Statement Feedback

    Need some feedback prior to submission. Thank you in advance. -Eugene XX Personal Statement xx Degree Objective: MSN-FNP My nursing journey began as a young boy who learned how much human beings could make a positive impact in the lives ...
  2. FNP Personal Statement Feedback

    REVISED, disregard first post: XX Personal Statement XX Degree Objective: MSN-FNP My passion for helping people began when I was a young boy as I learned how much helping people impacts not only their lives but also enriches my own. Visi...
  3. I know there's a lot of these going around, but I just wanted to share how i passed the boards. I'm not sure if this will work for you, but it did for me. I passed at 75(in an hour) and found the exam relatively easy. These key points are what I had...
  4. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    hanging out with the female co-workers
  5. Wow I can't believe a year has passed since my post! I recently received an email of someone replying to this ancient thread. To keep u guys from guessing I believe you're initial intervention will place in trendelenberg. At my hospital that's the fi...
  6. Taking the NCLEX RN in 6 days and scared out of my mind!

    stop studying the day before the test, don't study day of the test. eat a light meal day of. the key is being in a relaxed state of mind. I noticed a lot of people that failed on the forum say it was due to their anxiety and fear of failing. You know...
  7. risk for fluid overload r/t hyponatremia risk for increased intracranial pressure r/t hyponatremia admin demeclocycline, sodium tab, ice chips fluid restrictions monitor I/O, sodium blood levels, s/s of hyponatremia, check urine(color, urine specific...
  8. about 30-40% of my exam
  9. about 30-40% of my exam
  10. how are you approaching the questions? are you using the tips i stated in the beginning? What's worrying you about the exam? what can you do to alleviate that anxiety and succeed toward you're goal?
  11. 1) i wouldn't really waste my time with the saunders review book. I felt that it was just too much to read, and there is a lot of nice to know things rather than need to know. But if you're totally OCD and you need to know every detail, by all mean...
  12. More people ask for tips so here you go: My mentality prior to taking the test is that the NCLEX is written at a basic ENTRY nursing level. Meaning it's testing your ability to perform the first day on the job without harming a patient. You do not...
  13. When reading a question. Ask yourself, can you obtain an ABG? No, a doctor would, but you have to call the doctor to ask him for one. Reading those kind of questions, close your eyes and actually imagine the situation. What would you do based on wha...
  14. Pearson view trick doesnt work

    you should change the title to this post then. lol. Congrats!
  15. Passed Nclex 2nd time! WOHOO..tips for gamers out there

    I feel your pain with gaming. I play mw3 on my xbox 360 religiously at night too. I'm glad someone out there shares the same hobby and can tell me that I need to have more self control. Can you send me the material too please? Thanks! Again congratua...
  16. Study buddy: Nclex rn

    I'm hoping around February. So far I just have the Saunder's review book c/ CD. And I downloaded the NCLEX review from All Nurses.com. I can Skype. What are you currently using? It feels a bit overwhelming with no sense of direction. I've been so...
  17. Study buddy: Nclex rn

    I am getting ready to take my exam as well. Unfortunately I live in California, but can do online sessions. my e-mail: [email protected]
  18. Electrolyte Imbalance S/S

    thank you for this. I'm currently in my 4th semester and I STILL have a hard time remembering the s/s of these electrolyte imbalances. :)
  19. Hello fellow nursing buddies, I am about to become a 4th semester nursing student and I recently found out I did not take developmental psychology. I need your help in finding one online in order to graduate on time. I'm stressing out and am getti...
  20. For sure. I'm going to try to e-mail my counselor right now regarding the CLEP test. Is there a website where you can find centers(in person or online) regarding the CLEP test?
  21. Alright will try that college right now. Has anyone successfully tried taking an excelsior class and attempted to transfer it to their junior college?
  22. Okay I'll ask. Where do you go about looking for this said exam? Did you take yours at a junior college? Thank you for your response. You're awesome. kudos for u
  23. Wow that is an excellent response. I'm going to save it. It'll help me think like a nurse when I go back to clinical!
  24. Nursing care plan

    Yeah risk for falls related to sensory impairment as evidenced by... Objective data: (your assessment here) pt hx of blinds and deafness. Pt has had history of falls on (enter dates). Remember to work on your nandas according to the nursing process....
  25. Edema caused by hypoproteinemia

    Job well done guys, but don't you think we should be helping this individual critically think first before we just give them the answer?