mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. NCLEX blues!

    mom2michael replied to lluvsd2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know CA does not participate - I was replying to the OP.......

  2. lab value varying among books

    mom2michael replied to onduty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All my lab values on the NCLEX were very obviously out of whack or obviously very normal.......there was no middle or gray area.....so don't drive yourself crazy with the tiny

  3. NCLEX blues!

    mom2michael replied to lluvsd2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your test results are available after 48 hours if your state participates in quick results. It doesn't matter the day you took your test - so check on Sunday around the time you started your...

  4. Breaks during NCLEX

    mom2michael replied to Kattabba's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The computer forces you to take a break at 2 hours. Most say to break after an hour....... All breaks count towards you time - once the clock starts ticking....it doesn't stop until you are done or...

  5. Do I really need a $500 Kaplan class?

    mom2michael replied to CAnewgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCSBN offers a review class, depending on the time frame you want, that is pretty reasonable. I didn't do it - but I heard great reviews. http://www.learningtext.com I had someone give me an old...

  6. HELP, Pharmacology on NCLEX!!!!

    mom2michael replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is my take on the NCLEX drugs - there is NO WAY to know them all - it's impossible. I even had 2 questions on a drug that hasn't been used in well over 10 years and is now off the market....kid...

  7. Picture questions

    mom2michael replied to Narine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions this last week, 8 multiple multiples, 1 drug dosage and no pics for

  8. I think I got the last question wrong and now I am starting to think I failed

    mom2michael replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That isn't true. The ONLY time they look at a specific amount of questions is if you run out of time before you finish the test. Then, they look at just the last 60 questions. They look at all your...

  9. How did you prep and were you successful?

    mom2michael replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scored a 1050 on the HESI and did nothing to prepare for it other than study for finals (took it the day after finals). For the NCLEX, I used Saunders, Mosby's, Lipincott books, etc....I also took...

  10. CNA training scared the he** outta me!!!

    mom2michael replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my background during NS.....I started out in a nice little NICU being a US and why I left, I will never understand but I wanted more patient care and involvement....so I went to an ER. LOVED...

  11. I want to change of area

    mom2michael replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    External pacers are scary but with good support from your fellow staff nurses and some time and practice, all will be good. Don't give up so easily - nursing is about challenges and sometimes facing...

  12. New grad about to Quit - what to say & do??

    mom2michael replied to amy0123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is there anyway to sit down and try and talk to your boss about what is going on? Can you possibly take a little time off to resolve the family crisis? I would just suggest being very honest with...

  13. Computer shutting off

    mom2michael replied to trdicus's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The pass rate is the same regardless if your test stopped at 75 questions or 265 or anywhere in between. I know that isn't the answer you were looking for - but there is no way to guess and base your...

  14. wouldn't it be nice to know your results as soon as the computer shut off

    mom2michael replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually had a friend who asked the Pearson people why they can't do this - I guess it has something to do with them being an independent testing center, they don't want to get mixed up in the...

  15. why does the nursing profession have a lot of drama?

    mom2michael replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I've worked in MANY professions, both with men and women and a nice mix of them all... There is drama everywhere, it just ain't nursing. I leave the drama at work where it belongs....sure it's...

  16. Can students be helpful, or are they just in the way?

    mom2michael replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she had a bad day - I would just leave it at that and not let it bother you or worry you. Some people handle stress in odd and weird ways and she just was tired of dealing with it all...

  17. Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    mom2michael replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    10% evening diff 20% night diff 0% for weekends, unless you work the weekend option which is ALWAYS Fri, Sat, Sun and you get 10% extra Charge gets 10% No extra pay for precepting new grads, you get a...

  18. Need help with Temporary Pacers!!

    mom2michael replied to ALCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I leared the brick wall approach.....when you are sensing and it's correct, you have a medium sized brick wall which is perfect you can see over the wall just enough but not too much. When the wall...

  19. How to donate medical supplies?

    mom2michael replied to Laught3r's topic in General Nursing

    They are expired, so I don't think the Red Cross will take them but don't quote me on that. What about a nursing school - we went through well over 200 syringes when we practiced drawing up our...

  20. how long did it take to schedule???

    mom2michael replied to LanaBanana's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated Dec. 15th, recieved my ATT on Dec. 21st and the 1st avail. appt. was right after Christmas. The thing with Pearson CHECK and CHECK and CHECK their website if you can. If you are flexible...

  21. Hurst NCLEX-RN Review

    mom2michael replied to jamonit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it and I loved every single second of that review. It was fun, informative and highly educational. It has been by far the best thing I've seen or done thus far in my preparation for NCLEX....

  22. Warning: Long...Need to bounce something off you guys re: administrative occurance.

    mom2michael replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused, what exactly did you do that got HR involved and got you in trouble? I've read it several times and I'm still confused as to what exactly you

  23. Scored 829 on HESI, very nervous about NCLEX

    mom2michael replied to annie8975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My friend got an 825'ish on his HESI, passed the NCLEX just this week with 77 questions. But, he also took his HESI very seriously and focused on the areas in which he knew he was weak (ie, got low...

  24. Feeling Discouraged

    mom2michael replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A job is a job and right now you need something, anything to get the $$$ to take the NCLEX and get that nursing job. And I think you are looking at your glass 1/2 empty. Who is to say that you won't...

  25. Lunch and Dinner Breaks

    mom2michael replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Speaking of Subway - they used to have a 12" special at this Subway I went to every Wed. I would get one of those and have them cut it in 1/2 I would then eat 1/2 on the way home from work - then...