ravenpuff BSN, RN

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   NCLEX scheduled 7/5 any advice?

   ravenpuff replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   (Prefacing my reply by saying I haven't taken my NCLEX yet, but that will change very soon!) Anyway, review material doesn't have to be brand new. Use your school or local library! I found the 2014...
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   My NCLEX experience. Passed in 75 Q's- used UWorld almost exclusively

   ravenpuff replied to bear94's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am also a B student. I take my NCLEX next week and bought the 6 month subscription. However, looking back, I would have purchased the one-month instead because for the past couple of weeks, I've...
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   Nurse with ADD :(

   ravenpuff replied to WheresMyPen's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   On a somewhat related topic, does anyone have NCLEX test-taking tips for an ADHD-er like myself? I'm not on medication and have been able to manage throughout nursing school just fine, but I'm...
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   How you used uworld?

   ravenpuff replied to Nurse_Pattycakes's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I asked a similar question on this site, and one of tips someone posted was to focus on UNDERSTANDING the RATIONALES rather than trying to boost my percentage. My initial reaction was, "well duh. that...
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   boosting my Uworld scores?

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

   @pinbored Aha! Sounds like a good plan. I'm still learning how to navigate U-world, so this is a good tip. Thank
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   themed scrubs

   ravenpuff posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Looking for some "geeky" scrubs. I'm talking Star Wars, Marvel or DC superheroes, etc. none of that flowery teddy bear angel fluff. I know there's a seller on Etsy who makes custom scrub tops with a...
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   boosting my Uworld scores?

   ravenpuff posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Using U-World to study for the NCLEX RN. Right now, my percentages fall in the mid-50s to mid 60s, and my goal is to get up to at least 75% (I'm taking the "shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you...
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   Study tips please!!

   ravenpuff replied to Nikpond's topic in General Students

   I found that doing practice questions was the best way to prep for exams! There's only so much I could get out of passively reading and re-reading my notes, so testing myself was a good way to assess...
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   preventing study burnout?

   ravenpuff posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I want to prepare myself well by doing as many questions as I can, but at the same time I don't want to get burned out before I even take the exam (which I plan to take late May, early June). How did...
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    Need help forming picot question

    ravenpuff replied to MThomas92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe try framing your question around some interesting things that you've seen on the floor? especially if you have to write a research paper based on your PICOT
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    Words You Hate

    ravenpuff replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

    "ripe" and "cervix," should never be used in the same sentence
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    NCLEX-RN reviews by body system?

    ravenpuff posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone know if there are NCLEX RN review books (paper or electronic versions), websites, or question banks that are divided specifically by body system? I understand that the NCLEX is divided into...
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    Ways to stay in touch with clinical unit?

    ravenpuff replied to ravenpuff's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the tips! I have considered applying as a tech. However, I have 1.5 years as a CNA at a different hospital. Would it be a waste of time to apply to a tech job on that clinical unit when I'm...
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    Ways to stay in touch with clinical unit?

    ravenpuff posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I completed my fall semester clinical on a unit (we'll call it Unit A) that I definitely plan on applying to after graduation in May 2016. I expressed this intention to one of the Unit A nurses, and...
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    You Know You're A Nurse If...

    ravenpuff replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a nurse yet, but in nursing school. We've been talking about edema a lot lately, and last night I dreamt that I had peripheral edema. My ankles were HUGE (and for some reason, my legs were...