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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Erythrocyte sedimenttion rate(ESR) elevations >15-20mm/h indicates the presence of
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    Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugg I'm having problems with the volume when listening to kaplan's infection control section. I'll have to call monday and just read it in their book, because I'm still not all the way there with...
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    Post the med you seen on tv today!

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Or maybe it doesn't have to be a commercial per say...a billboard, or even advertisements that are placed on the net, I used to see them all the time but really didn't pay attention, of course I will...
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    Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was going to watch the video on infection control from kaplan today(I know I'm squeaky in this area when doing quesions) although I took a klonopin(I have BAD test anxiety, so bad that I feel like...
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    July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    CrystalClear75 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hopefully September, November/December the LATEST! I want to pass this thing the FIRST time....can't wait! Good luck to
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    July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    CrystalClear75 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go ALL July test
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Watch for cardiac arrythmias when suctioning pt from an ET because of the loss of oxygen. Chest pain and dypnea are classic signs of pulmonary embolism, typically they may have a cough with blood...
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    don't know if am ever gonna be a nurse

    CrystalClear75 replied to arskhob's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are other's in the same boat as you too, so don't feel like your the only one...I keep thinking back on when I first started my pre requisites and thought that I would NEVER make it to this...
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    don't know if am ever gonna be a nurse

    CrystalClear75 replied to arskhob's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I suggest to make yourself enough time for this...not to sound so blunt but it will pay off trust me.:) You CAN do
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    don't know if am ever gonna be a nurse

    CrystalClear75 replied to arskhob's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you looked into Suzannes plan? There is a few stickies at the top of the nclex discussion forum with detailed instructions of how to go about it. Her first tip may take a month...and after the...
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Myasthenia gravis--muscle weakness that occurs mostly in the throat and face as results from the deficits of the nerve impulses conducting at the myoneural junction. Pancuronium and succinylcholine...
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    Post the med you seen on tv today!

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lyrica for
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    Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just read that nurses over 50 (who received the small pox vaccination as a child) who work in the emergency department are required to get a small pox vaccination since there's more of a risk in...
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    Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bacterial meningitis is transmitted via droplets, and when suctioning pt, wear goggles, eyewear, mask, and gloves. Pt should wear a face mask when being transported. I got a question that is similar...
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    High protein diet for pt's with COPD(due to increased metabolic demands.) Document in the client's chart that an incident report was completed, but the incident report itself is not supposed to be a...
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    Quick Facts/nclex Infecton Control

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for starting this thread, this is actually what I'm really going over
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    Question about online review questions

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which books do you have? Either way I probably can't answer that:p...But the cd's seem to be pretty much the same in the way it's structured and level of difficulty. I'm using nclex 4000 now and I...
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    Question about online review questions

    CrystalClear75 replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does your books come with cd's? Also nclex 3500 and 4000 are strictly cd's and contain around 4000 questions each. Nclex 4000 is the newest one out I believe. I know it's not Kaplan but it may be a...
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    Studying Regimen

    CrystalClear75 replied to Butterflybee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    how long do you study per day? it depends, sometimes i go a few weeks without studying, sometimes i'll study for 12 straight hours. i'm trying to stay on track and study everyday for at least 4 hours...
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    Post the med you seen on tv today!

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG!:chuckle
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    July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    CrystalClear75 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I read it twice considering you did that, which is definitely not a bad
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    Post the med you seen on tv today!

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hahaha thanks for sharing! That is going to be my new thing for now... if I see a med on tv that I'm unsure of, I'll post it in this thread. I just seen one for valtrex btw(which is to treat genital...
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahhh I see. I'm doing well thank you how are you
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    Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    in regards to nerutoxic rxn...what does rxn
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    Kaplan has me flipping out!

    CrystalClear75 replied to SamitheCool's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I feel the same way, you cannot apply all of the strategies for most of the questions. Knowledge of content is very important. But not to worry,that's what this course if for...to learn how to...