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  1. Tip for Addison's vs Cushing's

    bippityboo posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is a little trick I came up with for remembering all the hyper/hypo symptoms related to Addison's and Cushing's: Put the symptoms in alphabetical order minus the hyper/hypo: -calcemia -glycemia...

  2. NCLEX Tomorrow Morning (2/2)

    bippityboo posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tomorrow is judgement day for me. I'm so nervous. Send some good vibes my way! Good luck to all my fellow NCLEX takers

  3. NCLEX Tomorrow Morning (2/2)

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

    It is official! It says passed on my BON website. I am an RN :) Thanks for all the support

  4. NCLEX Tomorrow Morning (2/2)

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

    Wow! Sounds like today was a good day for NCLEX takers. Congratulations all! (However, I can't truly believe it until I see passed on the BON

  5. NCLEX Tomorrow Morning (2/2)

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

    My test shut off in 75 questions, took a little over an hour, and I felt like a complete idiot after! However, I just tried the PVT and it wouldn't let me re-register. Good sign

  6. Any tips for pharm?

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

    this one might be helpful: drugs for tb think respiration r- rifampicin e- ethambutol s- streptomycin p- pyrizinamide i-

  7. Any tips for pharm?

    bippityboo posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was just wondering if anyone has any memory aids for pharmacology. For example see the link below for chemoman- chemo drug toxicities:...

  8. Night before NCLEX TIPS Final tips for Success

    bippityboo replied to 86711lh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the NCLEX, RNs can delegate reinforcement of teaching already performed by RN. I know in the real world LPNs do teaching as

  9. Taking nclex-rn in one week!!!

    bippityboo replied to nursejess12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember most people pass the test on their first try (I think 85%). Go into it with confidence knowing that you have prepared as much as you could (and it sounds like you are definitely prepared!). I...

  10. NCLEX-RN tomorrow! am lost and don't know what to do

    bippityboo replied to shannalim's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the two alarm suggestion. I take my test next week, and you better believe I will have multiple alarms! Good luck to you! Let us know how it

  11. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    bippityboo replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY!

  12. My NCLEX journey... BSN 2 RN

    bippityboo replied to Delishatarver's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for sharing and

  13. NCSBN or Kaplan review questions?

    bippityboo replied to mshessle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking NCSBN. It is way cheaper than Kaplan. It isn't as great as I thought it would be in terms of content. The questions are good though. I'm using Saunders more for content

  14. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    bippityboo replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm jealous that you get to take yours on Monday. Mine isn't until the 2nd. I am probably not fully prepared, but I am ready to be done. I wish you luck :) Let us know how it turns

  15. Any FEB2012 NCLEXRN Test Takers out there?

    bippityboo replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NICURN2B: I looked at the exam cram book at my library. I didn't really care for it but others have said it is a good source. 12 hours a day of studying sounds like lot. Remember self care is...

  16. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    bippityboo replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just from reading other posts about the PVT, I think it means you passed. However, I can't say for sure, as I haven't taken the test yet. Stay

  17. Best way to push 0.5 mL med into a central line?

    bippityboo replied to Neverbefore's topic in Patient Medications

    I would be concerned with sterility when you transfer the med from one syringe to another. I have drawn up small quantities of med in a 3mL syringe, diluted in the same syringe. Flush the line with...

  18. Any FEB2012 NCLEXRN Test Takers out there?

    bippityboo replied to 222mom222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine February 2nd! So soon. I'm using saunders for content review. Kaplan strategy book, NCSBN and lacharity for additional questions. Good

  19. kaplan or sauders?

    bippityboo replied to nunseeh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard great things about Kaplan but it is too expensive for me. I am using Saunders Review, LaCharity, Kaplan strategies book, and NCSBN online. I agree that a lot of the Saunders questions are...

  20. Getting horrible scores on nscbn tests

    bippityboo replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You aren't alone. I'm using NSCBN and my scores vary. I got 70% on the diagnostic test. The post tests anywhere from 50-85%. My strategy is do a ton of questions and read all of the rationales. I'm...

  21. Drug Handbook

    bippityboo posted a topic in General Students

    I am thinking about purchasing a drug handbook to take to clinicals and use for case studies in class. Does anyone know of a good one? I want one that is compact, yet complete. Has anyone tried a...

  22. Drug Handbook

    bippityboo replied to bippityboo's topic in General Students

    Ooops! I spelled drug wrong in the