mookster

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1. Graduating in 3 months, should I find work as a CNA

   mookster replied to DorothyR's topic in General Students

   It depends on the institution! I worked as a CNA at a hospital while in school, and as soon as I got my bachelors, my position was terminated. I moved after graduation, and then applied to some assisted living facilities while I was waiting for my AT...

2. Half-way through first semester...

   mookster replied to Charlie Don't Surf's topic in General Students

   You should be VERY pleased with yourself! Nursing school is very difficult! I know there will be others who will say it's a piece of cake, but in the long run, it is difficult. Like you said, you have a long road ahead of yourself, but you can defin...

3. Question from a preceptor

   mookster replied to luv2quilt's topic in General Students

   Well, I really liked the fact that my preceptor gradually allowed me to have a "full load" of patients by the end of my hours. We started together, then gradually gave me more to do. By the end, she was still observing, of course, but she would just ...

4. One week till Nclex Ohio 2014

   mookster replied to LittleYogaNurse2's topic in NCLEX

   Take a deep breath! First of all, let me say that you CAN do this! Personally, I used the Saunders questions online, and I passed in 75. I did numerous questions a day and definitely studied the rationales. Continue to study every day, but make sur...

5. About to take NCLEX 2 weeks from now. Any advice?

   mookster replied to cml_413's topic in NCLEX

   First of all, let me wish you good luck! :) Secondly, I would still continue to review your materials, focusing in on: delegation, infection control, common medications (as well as their adverse effects), and lab values! If you are doing daily questi...

6. Failed the First Time... Passed the Second! The odds are in your favor too!

   mookster replied to NewRn4993's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations on passing! :)

7. Taking my NCLEX PN boards tomorrow

   mookster replied to HannahDeLeon's topic in NCLEX

   Girl, take a deep breath and calm down! I know this is a stressful time, but don't psych yourself out before you get there! That's the worst thing you can do. My advice: Every 10-25 questions, put your head down and take a break. Count to ten, say t...

8. anyone use Saunders NCLEX for study guide?

   mookster replied to tnabrks's topic in NCLEX

   I used both Saunders 6th Ed., as well as the Kaplan QBank app. I sat for the RN exam and passed in 75 questions. I liked Saunders, and the rationales they give after answering each question - I liked how there were thousands of different questions w...