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  1. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/10

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2/10/06 The vital sign you should check first with high potassium is pulse (due to dysrhythmias). Give neostigmine to clients with Myesthenia Gravis about 45 min. before eating, so it will help with...

  2. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/10

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

    Kathy! Where've you been? Eleven days? You go girl! No worries! Look for a

  3. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/10

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

    I was just thinking about how to remember those yesterday! Good job and

  4. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/9

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2/9 Random Tips: No milk (as well as fresh fruit or veggies) on neutropenic precautions. Tylenol poisoning - liver failure possible for about 4 days. Close observation required during this...

  5. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/9

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

    Good

  6. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/9

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

    :) I hope the tips help the

  7. NCLEX results from 2/8

    SkateBetty replied to stn2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What a great story! Thanks for sharing, and

  8. Quick Results Posted on a Sat?

    SkateBetty replied to Lauree1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Come on, girl...give it up! How was your test

  9. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/8

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pediatric Tips: What is an intraosseous infusion? In pediatric life-threatening emergencies, when iv access cannot be obtained, an osseous (bone) needle is hand-drilled into a bone (usually the...

  10. Any Nclex Takers For 02/09

    SkateBetty replied to oldnurse newnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck, friend! I know you will do well. Make sure to let us know how it went.

  11. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/8

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

    My exam is 2/15, one week from

  12. NCLEX Tip of the Day - 2/6

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which anti-coagulant is safe in pregnancy? Heparin is! It does not cross the placenta, so when it is ordered, give it, and when you do it is sub-q. What is a t-tube? I'd never heard of one. It...

  13. NCLEX Tip of the Day - 2/6

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

    I study from a variety of NCLEX reviews, as well as my good old text

  14. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/8

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

    For the purposes of the NCLEX Tylenol is the fever reducer of choice in children. Test-takers, don't forget

  15. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/7

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

    :chuckle You're funny! It's helping me to reinforce my own weak areas by writing them down for you. I'll keep it up until I pass. Wendy NCLEX

  16. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/7

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some things to think about today: With portal hypertension or cirrhosis think "bleeder" because of esophageal varices, and also reduced or no clotting factors being produced by the sick liver. While...

  17. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/7

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

    Demerol reduces the seizure threshold during sickle cell

  18. skatebetty....maternal

    SkateBetty replied to 2005grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good idea, I'll be thinking about that for

  19. Just got back from NCLEX!!

    SkateBetty replied to stn2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In what way was it different than anything else? Thanks, and crossed

  20. NCLEX Tip of the Day - 2/6

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

    I just jot my own notes down by hand as I'm studying, and have been posting some of them here. Glad they're helping. I'd just cut 'n paste them if you want to save them. Good luck as you

  21. NCLEX Tip of the Day, Superbowl Sunday 2/5

    SkateBetty posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here are a few of my memory joggers Agnosia - I don't know what it is (when an object is placed in hand) Apraxia - My practiced skills are lost (can't carry out a purposeful activity) Procainamide...

  22. NCLEX Tip of the Day, Superbowl Sunday 2/5

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

    Best of luck, test-takers! You can do it, you will do

  23. Kaplan or NCSBN learning extension?

    SkateBetty replied to ateam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The question was not exactly pick the high potassium food , it was which food would be most appropriate for a patient taking Lasix. You'd have to know hypo K is likely with a non-K sparing

  24. Kaplan or NCSBN learning extension?

    SkateBetty replied to ateam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied from the Kaplan book, and am doing the NCSBN now, and you're right, correct answers on NCSBN seem to conflict with Kaplan rationale sometimes. The NCSBN questions are really tricky....

  25. NCLEX-not so good-need support

    SkateBetty replied to SerenityRN2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just curious how you prepared for the test? What books/reviews, etc? Please follow up and let us know how you did! I'm thinking you aced