OcMurse93

OcMurse93

Member

  • Content

    183

  • Visitors

    3,148

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    6

All Content by OcMurse93

  1. how does potassium affect blood pressure and heart rate?

    OcMurse93 replied to bailyoneohnine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all, im not sure that hypokalemia will lead to hypernatremia. Secondly, both are more or less correct. One is a constriction issue, and the other is a fluid issue. Both cause the problems...

  2. Waiting for results...

    OcMurse93 replied to Alexxj10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    https://search.dca.ca.gov/ go to this website and type in your first and last name. If you passed you should see your license by

  3. Am I likely to fail the NCLEX?

    OcMurse93 replied to Rebekaha95's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What makes your classmates (most of which probably haven't even taken the exam yet, like yourself) experts in what will constitute a pass or fail? The bottom line- as long as you study and try your...

  4. Pediatric Exam Question Regarding Lasix and Furosemide

    OcMurse93 replied to leahashleigh123's topic in General Students

    In your defense, this question isn't worded the best. As someone who just recently took the NCLEX I can safely say that all of the questions were not difficult to understand or had any weird wording...

  5. Pediatric Exam Question Regarding Lasix and Furosemide

    OcMurse93 replied to leahashleigh123's topic in General Students

    Totally. It sounds like a textbook NCLEX question. Which answer is MORE correct. In terms of fluid volume excess, the patient is taking Lasix. That counteracts FVE. So it makes sense that a patient...

  6. Drug Test and HIV Meds

    OcMurse93 replied to FutureNurseInfo's topic in General Students

    Every drug test I have taken lists the specifics they test for, HIV medications are not listed. I'm not aware of any states/schools that would prohibit admission based on a student having HIV. On the...

  7. What are your thoughts on the idea of it taking four years to be an RN?

    OcMurse93 replied to Guest878640's topic in General Students

    Exactly. It took me 5 years to just get my ADN due to having to work 30 hours per week and limited class availability. Honesty you should count yourself lucky you are able to get a BSN in 4

  8. Pediatric Exam Question Regarding Lasix and Furosemide

    OcMurse93 replied to leahashleigh123's topic in General Students

    I would pick A. One, I think the teacher was leaning more towards, given the medications-what nursing diagnosis is likely, versus what nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for a child with VSD. And...

  9. Nursing school isn't preparing me for the real world

    OcMurse93 replied to yesrun's topic in General Students

    While I don't know much about the type of program that you're in, I can say that the schools in my area (as my teachers will attest to) do NOT prepare you to be a nurse. They prepare you to pass a...

  10. starting nursing school in four days, and haven't taken my pre-reqs in years: am I doomed?

    OcMurse93 replied to bailyoneohnine's topic in General Students

    Not doomed on the pre-req front. However, the 2 jobs has me worried. Your friend is likely going to have to put in some extra work. Even for students who are fresh off of their pre-req courses, just...

  11. I didn't study for the NCLEX and I passed, first try, with 75qs

    OcMurse93 replied to RNBSN0105's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is an incredibly dangerous post. I guarantee, that if you don't properly prepare for the NCLEX you will have at best a 5% chance of passing. Thats 5 out of 100 students passing. Just because one...

  12. Steps to reporting Med Diversion

    OcMurse93 replied to Bsnrn0815's topic in General Students

    First of all, for anything like that, you NEVER report it directly to a nursing supervisor on a unit. You report it to your instructor, period. They know more about procedures on the unit than you do....

  13. Nurse Documentation: Intake / Output Calculation

    OcMurse93 replied to Solarod's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ice chips are always half of their volume. E.g. 16 oz of ice chips = 8 oz of intake. Its just a rule you need to

  14. Any current opinions on West Coast University?

    OcMurse93 replied to Aran1289's topic in School, College Programs

    I graduated from a community college with $0 in debt and it'll cost me about 9k to do my bachelors online. Sometimes it pays to be

  15. Sent home from clinical

    OcMurse93 replied to sl0352's topic in General Students

    If they were "weeding you out" they probably wouldn't have allowed you to makeup the time. Probably a little harsh, but I wouldn't put too much worry into it. Just make sure you are extra prepared...

  16. Help. Starting IV Piggy Backs without Primary Order

    OcMurse93 replied to RnStarvingstudent88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There would be no need to prime the tubing with NS as long as the order doesn't call for it. I have seen Piggybacks running on their own all the time. TECHNICALLY its called a piggyback for a reason...

  17. ADN nursing prerequisites: Online or in person?

    OcMurse93 replied to Jane Doesky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All of the nursing school I looked at when I was applying to school had a strict "no online lab" policy or else they would not give credit. I recommend researching which schools you are interested in...

  18. Hurst audio lectures?

    OcMurse93 replied to Ap1417's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would delete this post. Hurst students sign a contract agreeing not to disclose any educational content. They also have pursued legal action against people for illegally obtaining their

  19. Freaking out that I violated HIPAA?!

    OcMurse93 replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Students

    Accidentally taking home patient information is not a violation of HIPAA. Although it might technically be against hospital policy, it is not a "crime." HIPAA is to protect the unauthorized...

  20. UWorld- when to start it?

    OcMurse93 replied to Dkindle0's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Its different for everyone. It also depends on how long of a subscription you can afford. Also, there is no guarantee you will take your exam 3 weeks after graduating. I graduated december 17 and...

  21. Why is nursing school so strict?

    OcMurse93 replied to lifeisgood00's topic in General Students

    I agree. One of my clinicals the cardiac floor runs their own codes until the code team turns up, which depending on the day can be quite a long time. You literally have nurses, and only nurses,...

  22. Are there any states that do not have a cap on how many times you can take NCLEX?

    OcMurse93 replied to brompf1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I mean this in the most respectful way possible, but if you've failed the nclex three times, maybe you actually need a remediation course? Rather than trying to go around the states policy and take it...

  23. CA Breeze Application Dates

    OcMurse93 replied to Ev84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did receive a letter in the mail, but it took a LONG time. A bunch of classmates and I were comparing notes and we all got ATT's by email, but also a copy by mail. People were receiving ATTs almost...

  24. CA Breeze Application Dates

    OcMurse93 replied to Ev84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your application date was updated and now says "Initial RN License by Exam" that means your application was approved. I dont know why but nursing schools dont really understand the process. You...

  25. Incident Report for missed NCLEX exam

    OcMurse93 replied to Munchkinerin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, it says it will be viewable by your regulatory body. Although I am not sure, I don't think potential employers have access to that kind of information. Im sorry that you missed your exam Be...