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    Failed my nclex

    akulahawkRN replied to rafiki121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will preface my answer with this: I did not take any of the study courses prior to attending the NCLEX. I did pass and the computer shut off at 75 questions. Here is what I did, I don't know if that...
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    No calculators allowed as an RN?

    akulahawkRN replied to dancediva234's topic in General Students

    In real life, most nurses really do use calculators. The thing is that calculators can fail, can be lost, or possibly even be inadvertently smashed against something and therefore no longer work. If...
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    Associates or Bachelors??

    akulahawkRN replied to Xar25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am an ADN grad. I graduated about one year ago and it took me approximately 8 months to find a position as a working nurse. I also have a bachelors degree and so far the only thing I can tell you...
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    First Intubation!!

    akulahawkRN replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Minor detail... I appreciate the
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    First Intubation!!

    akulahawkRN replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Great!!! Great feeling it is. (Yoda voice) Seriously, that's awesome and try not to get lazy down the road and try to use the laryngoscope as a fulcrum. It's a great tool for breaking teeth and...
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    does the PVT still work?

    akulahawkRN replied to Lab22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT does work but you have to wait for the 2nd scoring to be certain of your results. The problem is that they don't tell you when that 2nd scoring takes place. It generally seems to take place...
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    75qs and scared...

    akulahawkRN replied to luxue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Waiting at least 24 hours isn't exactly a rule, but it certainly helps in that usually Pearson Vue has done the definitive QA scoring (2nd scoring) on your exam by then. It's incredibly rare but...
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    Which laptop/tablet should I get for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to lizlopez0253's topic in General Students

    If I were going to school today and had to get a computer for use, I would go with a laptop that has a touch screen. Why? There were quite a few times where it would have been nice to be able to...
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    Finished with 265... Is that bad?

    akulahawkRN replied to ashlaye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since you hit the end of the exam, you triggered a "last question" rule. If the last question you got was above passing standard, you pass. It's the only time the NCLEX doesn't use the last 60...
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    RN to MD or CRNA

    akulahawkRN replied to SunDevilNurse15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In that case, you need to answer 2 questions. How much time do you want to spend in school and do you want to be the one that holds an "unlimited" medical license to practice
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    RN to MD or CRNA

    akulahawkRN replied to SunDevilNurse15's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Personally I think there are a couple of considerations... one is when you want to be "done" with school and working on your own and the other is how long you want to be paying back student loans....
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    clinicals

    akulahawkRN replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    When I was a student, we weren't allowed to leave the premises of a clinical site for lunch. We could get food from the cafeteria or bring our own lunches. Our lunch breaks were also scheduled, which...
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    I took 80 questions is that bad?

    akulahawkRN replied to Egeolu1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesn't matter much if you got 76 or 264... once you meet a pass/fail rule, then you either pass or fail. 75 is the minimum and it pretty much never flips a status. If it's between 76 and 264, you...
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    shut off at 75th question pass or fail (nclex rn)

    akulahawkRN replied to bevialbe29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, no. 75 is the minimum number of questions. If you're doing consistently above or below passing standard, it'll shut off at 75. If you get question 76, it means you're close to the pass/fail...
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    What job be better while in nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have to work during school, the absolute best job you can have is one that allows you to study while at work. If that job happens to be in a hospital where you can become known (and try out...
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    IV Insertion Problem

    akulahawkRN replied to iamcutiekath's topic in General Nursing

    This is very true! Quite a few years ago when I worked as a Paramedic, it was a rare day when I missed more than once, let alone more than twice, thereby having to stick someone 3 times. Most of the...
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    What if I dont get in?

    akulahawkRN replied to xobecca_booxo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Let me put things into perspective. I applied 15 times to two programs consecutively for 8 semesters, and was finally accepted. Yes, it took me 4 years to get into nursing school. If you don't get...
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    Best one sentence handoff report

    akulahawkRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Best report I've given (to date): Beds 1, 2, and 3 empty... you're gonna have your hands full with
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    Need Help with IV Insertion

    akulahawkRN replied to bruceirving's topic in General Nursing

    The Jelco catheters that protect the needle as you advance the hub are great for one-handed advancement because of the little tab that's in place. Going bevel down with those would be less convenient....
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    Need Help with IV Insertion

    akulahawkRN replied to bruceirving's topic in General Nursing

    The downside to "bevel down" technique is that because the tip is on top, you're not using the tip to cut into the vein efficiently so you could actually end up with more damage to the vein by using...
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    Need Help with IV Insertion

    akulahawkRN replied to bruceirving's topic in General Nursing

    Once you're through the skin, start making the angle more parallel to the skin while still advancing toward the vein. This will help prevent you from piercing the other side of the vein. Also, you...
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    two associates and one associate in RN =BSN????

    akulahawkRN replied to somerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually being conferred a Bachelors Degree in Nursing is what is a BSN. It's possible that you may have a nearly equivalent education, but without the actual degree, it's not a BSN. I have a...
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    Need Advice: Did Not Pass 1st Semester of Nursing School

    akulahawkRN replied to Haybah's topic in General Students

    First off, congratulations on having as much trouble as you did and almost being able to pass the class. While you certainly struggled, you've found that you need to work on doing NCLEX-style...
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    Patients allowed to go outside and smoke???

    akulahawkRN replied to JackiRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where I'm at, if the patients elect to go outside and smoke, they are told that they must leave AMA to do
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    Was not accepted 4 times, now what???

    akulahawkRN replied to RachelCofer's topic in General Students

    I started applying to nursing schools when I was 33 years old. I wasn't accepted until I was 37. I applied to schools 8 consecutive semesters and was ultimately accepted to the programs I applied to...