I did not see any thread on February 2011 support group, so I decided to form a forum for us to share our view, plan and how to pass for the test. As we all prayer for each other to continue with this journey I wish everyone who is taking NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-LVN/LPN.
Join the excellent group!
Good luck to everybody testing in February.
Here is the plan and we have a 1+month.
Here is my plan finishing the Saunders CD (fourth edition)
Do the Exam cram CD (1000 questions)
Do the NCLEX 3500 and with all the prayers to pass this NCLEX.
"Holy Spirit,
Thou make me see everything
and show me the way to reach my ideal.
You who will give the divine gift
to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me
and who are in all instances of my life with me.
I, in this short dialogue, want to thank You for everything
and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from You
no matter how great the material desire may be.
I want to be with You and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory, Amen God please help us all.
So come on board all futures RN's and LVN's let's rock this NCLEX together.
Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg. Telemetry.
Congratulations everyone! I take mine on the 11th, and I am stressing out. Can those who passed, and used Kaplan please post your qbank average and trainer scores. I am worried because my scores are on the mid 50's to low 60's. I still have to take question trainer #7 and I have done 72% of qbank questions with 57% average.
I know they say to get over 65%, but I have heard people pass with lower Kaplan averages.
Someone Share this on one of the Old post, and I am just sharing with you guys, I hope this helps. Thanks to the person who share with us. Please prayer for me that I pass this exam I am taking on 12th Feb.
Generic Name (Trade Name) Major Concerns
Analgesic
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Watch for LIVER and KIDNEY problems
Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen ADDICTIVE
(Lortab)
Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease
Naproxen (Aleve) can lead to HPN and KIDNEY disease
Antianxiety
Alprazolam (Xanax) This drug can be ADDICTIVE
Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, *also anticonvulsant*
Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION
Promethazine HCI (Phenergan) *also antiemetic*
Antibiotic
Amoxicilline (Augmentin) Watch for allergic reactions
Azithromycin (Zithromax Z-Pak) Watch for allergies
Cephalexin (Keflex) If you are allergic to Cephalosporins, you might also be allergic to Penicillin
Doxycycline hyclate (Vibramycin) Avoid for pregnant clients
Penicillin V Potassium (Penicillin) Watch for allergies
Sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim) Can cause GI diturbance
Anticoagulant
Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin) Teach the client to limit the intake of GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
Watch for signs of BLEEDING
Anticonvulsant
Clonazepam (Klonopin) Should not be stopped abruptly
Diazepam (Valium) Watch for Allergies, also antianxiety
Lorazepam (Antivan) SEDATION
Antidepressant
Sertraline (Zoloft) SEDATION
Amitriptyline HCI (Elavil)
Trazodone HCI (Desyrel)
Antidiabetic
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Watch for HYPOGLYCEMIA
Metformin (Glucophage) This drug should be stopped prior to a dye study such as cardiac catheterization
Antihistamine
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Fexofenadine (Allegra) DRY MOUTH
Antihypertensive
Amiodipine (Norvasc) HYPERTENSION
Atenolol (Tenormin) cause DROP in PULSE Rate, check PR daily
Doxazosin Mesylate (Cardura)
Lisinopril (Zestril) cause Postural HPN, remain supine for at least 30mins
Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE
Metoprolol Tartrate (Lopressor,Toprol) Teach the client to check his PULSE RATE
Antihypertensive/Antianginal
Verapamil HCI (Calan)
Anti-inflammatory
Ibuprofen (Motrin) can lead to HYPERTENSION and KIDNEY disease
Prednisone (Deltasone) can cause Cushing’s Syndrome and GI problems
Antigout
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Drink at least 8 glasses of WATER per day
Antilipidemic – usually ends in statin
Simbastatin (Zocor) Can cause LIVER problems & muscle soreness
Do not take this drug with GRAPE-FRUIT JUICE
Antiulcer/Histamine Blocker
Ranitidine HCI Best to take this drug with meals
Antiulcer/Proton Pump Inhibitor
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) Take this drug prior to meals
Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil) Tachycardia, MD check blood levels for toxicity
Diuretic
Furosemide (Lasix) HYPOKALEMIA
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) HYPOKALEMIA
Hormone Replacement
Estrogen (Premarin) can ↑ blood clots
Levothyroxine (Levoxyl) can ↑ blood clots
Levothyroxin (Synthyroid) Teach the clients to check his PULSE RATE
Muscle Relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine HCI (Flexeril) SEDATION
Oral Contraceptive
Necon (Ortho-Novum 7/7/7) can ↑ blood clots
Trinessa (Ortho TriClen) can ↑ blood clots
Osteoporosis
Alendronate (Fosamax) Remain UPRIGHT for at least 30mins after taking to prevent GERD.
Take with WATER
Potassium Supplement
Potassium Chloride (K-lyte) Check for renal function before giving this drug
Sleep Aid
Zolpidem (Ambien) Allow at least 8hrs of sleep time to prevent daytime drowsiness
Yipee good for you AND if you are a mom of 5...that deserves extra congrats! I am a mom of two well plus a husband and I thought going through RN school with those three was hard. I can't imagine five! I don't know how old you are but I am 42 and have never been a better student.
I have been doing at least 200 questions a day from Kaplan and ATI. take my test on the 16th.
Do you have a job?
Well, I have 5.....hubby has 4! (LOL!) I am 48 and yes, I work FT as a computer programmer. My prior degree was electrical engineering.
So I took the NCLEX this morning. I had 188 questions and walked out of there feeling sick. I did the pearsonvue "trick" and the good pop up came up. How accurate is this little trick? Has anyone heard of people getting the pop up then not passing or visa versa. It is safe to say I am freaking out!
I had EVERYONE in my class that used the PVT call me (I shared PVT with the class) and ask.....the first one got home, entered his info and ... cc pmt pg. He failed. The others got the good pop up....and passed. Put your feet up and relax.....it is all over but the waiting for the official designation!
Congratulations everyone! I take mine on the 11th, and I am stressing out. Can those who passed, and used Kaplan please post your qbank average and trainer scores. I am worried because my scores are on the mid 50's to low 60's. I still have to take question trainer #7 and I have done 72% of qbank questions with 57% average.
I know they say to get over 65%, but I have heard people pass with lower Kaplan averages.
Thanks guys!!!
Hello! I am freaking out as well, guess everyone is who has to go through this. I e-mailed Kaplan about my q.trainer #4 score, i got a 60%...is this like failing on the NCLEX is there a predictability rate. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN!
Mine are about like yours:
QTrainer 1: 50
2: 65
3; 57
4: 60
I am doing the rest this week.
My q bank is done at 58%
my first diagnostic was 61% I took that in the beginning. I was told if you get a 67% on the readiness exam that means you have a 98% chance of passing NCLEX on the first try. So I hope we are looking good.
Let me know if you hear anything about the scores. I think we are all looking for reassurance. But, we will be fine.
so i took the nclex this morning. I had 188 questions and walked out of there feeling sick. I did the pearsonvue "trick" and the good pop up came up. How accurate is this little trick? Has anyone heard of people getting the pop up then not passing or visa versa. It is safe to say i am freaking out!
I took nclex-pn yesterday on the 7th. I felt like I failed, but when I came home and tried the trick I got good pop up. I'm praying to God to pass, I don't want to re-take it. I had max# of questions 205. I hope that trick works. Can't wait till Wednesday to find out true results.
this week i am starting to do a comprehensive review because i'll be taking on the 17th..and i'll be doing 265 questions on the 14th and the 15th and for the 16th i'll go to church and after that i'll make myself more relax...and during the big day,i will go to church first praying and asking for blessings from god and also guidance..
and I thought going through RN school with those three was hard. I can't imagine five! I don't know how old you are but I am 42 and have never been a better student.
(LOL!) I am 48 and yes, I work FT as a computer programmer. My prior degree was electrical engineering.
The others got the good pop up....and passed. 
Put your feet up and relax.....it is all over but the waiting for the official designation!
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Congratulations everyone! I take mine on the 11th, and I am stressing out. Can those who passed, and used Kaplan please post your qbank average and trainer scores. I am worried because my scores are on the mid 50's to low 60's. I still have to take question trainer #7 and I have done 72% of qbank questions with 57% average.
I know they say to get over 65%, but I have heard people pass with lower Kaplan averages.
Thanks guys!!!