kelso1001

I used all my Qbank already!!

I know everyone is posting things like "Kaplan says you're supposed to get __%" but all I heard from Kaplan was that above 60-65% you're good. Does anyone know how a 71% on the last question trainer is? I'm taking my exam in less than two weeks and am freaking out just a TAD. My overall qbank is a 68% and my other question trainers ranged from 58-73. Any advice/comments? Thanks everyone!

okay good! I'm also pretty worried about the pharmacology and how much time I should spend on it. So far I haven't really studied pharm, and have just looked into meds as they come up in Kaplan questions. I feel like if I only get two medication questions I don't really want to concentrate on it too much...

I am studying for the NCLEX (3 weeks away!). And have been getting 60-84% on the qbanks (mainly in the 60's/low 70's). I'm wondering how this compares to everyone else and if these are good percentages? I'm hoping this is preparing me for the NCLEX!

yes, mpcu is a an icu stepdown unit. I am leaning towards this position..

I'm a GN and I was offered a medsurg position recently, but I am also hoping for the mpcu position I interviewed for. If I happen to be offered the mpcu position also, I'm not sure on which one I should take. The mpcu intimidates me, but I also think that jumping right in would be good for me and I'd eventually be thankful I took a more challenging position. Medsurg is more in my comfort zone, and i'm not sure if I should take it to get my "feet wet" first before mpcu or icu. Any suggestions?? I also plan on going to grad school soon so mpcu would help.

Unless you have an overactive parathyroid and need to decrease calcium because of that...

I am studying for the NCLEX using Kaplan and this was one of the questions. It said that calcium needs to be reduced prior to the procedure, but did not really explain why. The only rationale that I can think of is that they decrease calcium intake so that after the parathyroid is removed (which controls the release of calcium), the body doesn't go into shock because of the change in calcium level? I'm not sure..

Is this done to avoid a sudden decrease in Calcium after the procedure?

well the thing is I don't want to do L & D, and I don't mind working with other women's issues too. So that's why I ruled out midwifery...and the NFP gives me wiggle room in regards to the unit I work on etc. ..?

Hello, I want to become an NP, and my dream job would be to work with expecting mothers. But I am leaning towards FNP because I don't want to be stuck in one field if I want to change things up a bit. Is this a good idea or should I just go for WHNP? Thanks!

Depending on the school you go to, it can be extremely difficult. In the program I am in, you would literally need to get 100% on every single assignment/exam to have a 4.0. Needless to say, I'm pretty sure no one in my program has it.

but is the endorsement just for temporary licensure or is it for the full time until renewal? and how long does it take to apply and receive the new license?

So I live in Michigan and plan on moving out of state. I have a state in mind but I won't be sure until after I take the NCLEX. So, my question is, should I get my licensure in Michigan so (because I plan on working here for a bit before I move) and then apply for my licensure in another state? I'm not sure how this works and how long it takes. Any information would be great! Thanks

I will also have one year of nurse tech experience. I don't know if that matters. My boyfriend will be attending grad school out there so there's not really a way that I an extend my employment. Will it be impossible for me to get a job out there?