nursecheryl81 replied to BlaineCM's topic in NICU, Neonatal
They talk, they walk, have bigger diapers, you cant swaddle them and throw them on your shoulder, you can just feed them a bottle when they cry.. You can cuddle with them, they dont fit in your lap.....
I just wanted to clarify that the Kaplan QBank I was reffering to is not a book.. Its an online membership on the Kaplan website.. Its all done on the internet on the kaplan webpage.. I highly...
Hi Pugs, First of all let me say that everyone feels like they failed the NCLEX when they leave! So dont give up all hope yet!! The test is made to make you feel like you are really not sure how you...
1 year ago I was in your shoes, studying and worrying about the NCLEX!! I just wanted to wish you all the best! If you any questions you want to run by me I would be glad to help or entertain...
nursecheryl81 replied to Autumn1081's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I too came off of orientation this past November... The best advice I can give you is to ask questions! If your still not sure ask again! I ask tons of questions!!! Look up to senior staff and dont...
nursecheryl81 replied to neonursey's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Hello Neonurse, I am a new neonatal nurse as well! First to start a neonate IV you must insert the needle at about a 15-30 degree angle... One thing that helped me was using a transluminator (used to...
Hello Everyone, I just finished my new grad orientation and am officially on my own after this Friday ... However, I just have a question for you experienced nurses.. One thing I struggle with is...
nursecheryl81 replied to NURSINGIZ4ME's topic in NICU, Neonatal
First of all ... Godo Luck with nursing school.. I just wanted to second the answer of university hospitals... I just finished my NICU new nursing residency today!! I have the passion like you for...
Well, First of all I studied a lot harder for the second test than the first.... And I also took the Kaplan course..... THe Kaplan course was good but expensive... You learn very few test strategies...
Thank you for the tips. I am using the Kaplan QBANK which is thousands of questions with explainations.. I also have a Kaplan book... During the beginning of the week I will be in the Kaplan classroom...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!:balloons: WIll you please pass any tips, smartness, or good luck vibes for me.. I retake the NCLEX next FRIDAY!!! I also am in NC!!!! What part of NC are you in? I am in...
HI kate, I took my NC boards in NY about a month ago.. I got the resutls in the mail exactly 1 week later... I know they say it takes 3-4 weeks for results but I was fortunate to get them in 1 week.....
I was just wondering if anyone has taken the NCLEX Kaplan Course? If you have, do you think the course prepared you for the exam?? Any suggestions before I take the course next week?? Thank you for...