Cathy_Pn

I agree with all the previous posts. I think you should take the refresher course.

I used saunder and exam cram pn and also passed with 85q. I focused more on other subjects rather than pharmacology... Study the most common ones you learned in nursing school. Don't worry too much about pharm..good luck!

Easy there.....

High five to you!:)

It doesn't matter how much sata you get:).. I stopped at 85 and I had lots of sata. I passed. My friend also stopped at 85 with very few sata and she passed.

Oh yeah! I would recommend exam cram and saunder. - To the other person. Google on how to be "respectful".

I heard of a psychiatric nurse but not a psychiatric nursing student... Anyways Nclex is similar to a test you take in nursing school but harder. Go to the library, rent a nclex book. Read it and do all the questions. Just don't memorize, but know the contents. There's lots of practice questions online too that u can study off. Good luck future nurse!

Airborne precaution- n95 mask Droplet precaution- face mask such as a surgical mask.

Yup check the cdc website... They have great information ..

I love nursing and I agree nursing isn't for everyone. If you hated it so much, I think you should quit. That way you will be a lot happier.

Med surg was by far my favorite subject. Best way to study for med surg is knowing what the disease is. What's the cause of it, how is it dx, what is the treatment, s/s of the disease (subjective and objective) nutritions for that specific disease, interventions, contraindications, and pt teaching. I would also recommend using nclex book to study for med surg too. Make up questions and have yourself answer it or even have your classmate come up with them. Use other books for resource. Form a study group. Go tutoring if your school offer it. And when your answering questions remember to prioritize, use your ABC's, what do you think is best for the pt, and look for any tricky words or clues. Hope that helps! Good luck!

She has cancer. It's not easy dealing with a deadly condition. Try to understand op:)... No matter how annoyed you get, just deal with it:). Your gonna be a nurse soon, there's going to be more crazier things that you need to handle with compassion.

You age but your heart doesn't. Being a great nurse is within your heart :)

Much more harder than I expected. First couple weeks was challenging. I was stressed out, cried, and just felt like giving up. But eventually I got the hand of it and started to love going to class. Nursing is hard! But if your very determined, then you will get through it. (Although the road to nursing gets bumpy but will it eventually gets smoother)

Scrubs makes me feel like superman and it's comfortable:)

Ah I remember failing my first test in nursing school. I cried like a baby bc I wanted to start the beginning of nursing school with good grades. I wanted to quit and drop out, but luckily my bf was there to give me a slap of reality. So let me tell you how I study and got through nursing school. I listened carefully to lectures and power points. I take good notes. I write notes on my book instead of papers bc I always misplaced it or don't even bother looking at it. I read the chapter carefully and highlight what I think is important. When you read, please try to understand everything. If not, then do some research or ask the teacher. I also do flash cards and study them. I do group studies after class. We would ask each other questions and answered them. On the day of the test I would come to school an hour early and do some review. And that's how I became one of the top students in my class. You got this! The day that you can call yourself a nurse is near!

If they don't want to be your friend, let it be. Just worry about yourself:) You won't see them or even hear from them again once you graduate. Focus on what you need to do, that's all it matters. Your going to be a great nurse. Your going to change many lives in a positive way and your patients/families going to appreciate you. That is what rewarding. So keep smiling when you go to class. A nurse who smile will put a smile on a patient face:)

Sry that your going through this. Don't mean to sound rude, but why are you reposting the same topic? ok back to the subject. Your life is not over bc you failed a test. Now stay strong and don't let a test turn your life upside down. You went through school which was the hardest part. You got the knowledge, so work it. You might not be reading the questions carefully. Try understanding what's it's asking you. Look for any clues or tricky words. When taking the test don't focus too much on it and trust your first instinct. As for books, I would recommend exam cram and saunder. That was the only 2 books I used and passed the first try. Go through all the questions and rationales. Remember, always prioritize! Good luck! You will be fine!

For Californian, you have to pay for the license fee first before your name gets on the Bvnpt site. It takes about 2-4 weeks for your results. I waited 3 weeks for mine.

I had a lot of sata and some drag and drop. They weren't that hard. When you get sata just think of it like any other multiple choice questions. know the step for med administration (all route), procedures, etc.....

Having anxiety is normal:)..I rescheduled my test twice due to my anxiety and I felt like I wasn't ready for it. I wanted to reschedule it the third time, but then I asked myself do I want to prolong my anxiety or get this over with? For most of us we will never feel like we are ready for this big test. You passed the hard part. You put numerous hours into school,clinics, and studying to pass nursing school. Now it's time to study your butt off, pass that test and finally call yourself a nurse bc that's the title you wanted from the start right?:) You can do this!! My tip for you is to break down what your going to study for that day. Do lots of questions. Just don't memorize it but understand what's it's asking you. Don't focus too much on pharmacology bc who in the world can retain all these medications and it's s/e? Maybe a super genius. Keep away from distractions. Take breaks if you need too. Eat healthy and good sleeps. Look in the mirror every morning and before bedtime and say "hey there nurse ash, your gonna be an awesome nurse!" You must believe in yourself:)

I used the exam cram pn and Saunders comprehensive pn review. Those books were really helpful. I always did free questions I found online. On the day of the test just relax and don't over analyze the questions and answers:)

There, there, no need to get all offensive. I'm just suggesting that you shouldn't keep asking why, why, why. Many of these newly members are concern about their up coming exam. You should understand since you been in their shoe once. They're seeking for help and advice. They have no time or any patient searching and reading all these posts, so by making it easier they create their own post. You posting this makes it uncomfortable for our newly members. And no no my second post was not meant for you:)

Definitly agree with your post.

Hm I thought the purpose of this thread is to help and give advices to our future nurses. What's wrong with them asking the same questions? Not everyone read the posts that is posted up. This tread will probably died out without them asking questions. We're here to help not to complain. If you don't like it then don't answer it.