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Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« on: Jul 24th, 2005, 5:10pm » |
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So...I've reached the day I've been dreading!
My NCLEX exam for my RN is at 10am tomorrow morning! I'm not excited about this.....except to have it finished!
I've been running practice tests, and I keep landing in the 60s...I need to get in the 70s to pass! However, on the same types of tests, I always did fine in nursing school...it's just making me nervous!
The area I'm showing the greatest weakness in?
Maternity!
WTF? Seriously! haha
Well...fingers crossed for me please!!!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #1 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 5:30pm » |
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The scores will come out as they are meant to come out Lil' sis. You've busted your hump and thats what counts. You think any Lawyer passed his Bar exam on the first try? Think again.
I have every faith that you will do better than the vast majority of those taking the exams. You are a bright, and articulate young lady with a passion for this field. Never Never, NEVER give up!
Love you lots dear,
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #2 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 5:37pm » |
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Thanks Pegg!
I'm the last on my unit to take them...all other 3 from my program have taken them and passed.
My roommate Diane has also passed hers...she's trying to tell me it's going to be okay on IM right now as I'm on a break between studying!
I've only known one girl who failed, and she was really an idiot...so I'm hoping that I'll do fine!
I just hate preparing for these things and getting stressed over it!
Love you too!
Carrie
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #3 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 6:08pm » |
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Lizzie,
Remember what I told you. don't worry and get at least 3 hours sleep and you will be fine. In highschool I tremember the practice for the chemestry regents, I always failed them, but on the real test I got a 92.
Don't worry, but keep enogh stress to keep the beast away.
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #4 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 6:09pm » |
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Fingers crossed for you Lizzie, you can do it, I know you can!!!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #5 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 6:49pm » |
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Yer gonna do just fine if vibes from here have anything to say about it.
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #6 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 6:57pm » |
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Like I always told my students before they put pen to paper:"90% is belief in your ability now apply the other 10% to what you know."
Not good luck because if you belief you can do it, you will! 
In Afrikaans there is a good saying:"Sterkte!"
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #7 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:16pm » |
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Ya' don't need luck - you have this thing ACE'd. Go in there and show them what clusterheads are made of!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #8 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:34pm » |
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Remember to breathe.....
Good luck, Lizzie!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #9 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:36pm » |
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I have all the faith in the world that you'll ace those boards!
Don't forget to let us all know how you did.
Now, get a good night's sleep and then go get 'em!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #10 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:36pm » |
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You're gonna do great, kiddo! Just great! hugs, nani
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #11 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:49pm » |
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on Jul 24th, 2005, 5:10pm, Lizzie2 wrote:So...I've reached the day I've been dreading!
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Fear not kid.....Im fitting you with a pair of imaginary Jonny boots....You will walk in there and boot that test to death, that test will actually ask you for CPR when you are done 
Kick ass kid....we all know you can and so do you!!!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #12 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:52pm » |
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Go Carrie Go !!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #13 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 7:54pm » |
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on Jul 24th, 2005, 7:49pm, Jonny wrote:
Fear not kid.....Im fitting you with a pair of imaginary Jonny boots....You will walk in there and boot that test to death, that test will actually ask you for CPR when you are done
Kick ass kid....we all know you can and so do you!!!
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That's actually a GREAT mental image for me to remember! haha
Pennsylvania is one of very few states left that don't give quick results from the NCLEX testing program itself. However, we can find out after about 3 days from the PA state board of nursing website.
It's a bit scary because you look up your name, and it tells you what kind of license you have. For instance, right now mine says "Graduate Nurse Permit." You can look up anyone with a professional license to practice in that state. My friends Courtney and Amy took the boards the same day at 2 different locations. Court found out right away, but Amy's didn't pop up even 24 hours later. Amy was FREAKING out....then finally after calling the state board of nursing number lots of times, she found out that she did pass and had her RN!
So...I'm going to be glued to the PA state nursing website for a few days after it's over! haha
Just going to run through 2 more practice exams before calling it quits for tonight!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #14 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 8:01pm » |
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You can do it!!
Carrie RN <----looks good doesn't it?
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #15 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 8:48pm » |
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I'll never forget taking my boards for my R.N. (which, of course I am no longer). The stress is hell. You come out thinking you got everything wrong. But, in the end, it's all OK!
I seem to remember that "back in the day" the questions on the Metabolic System were the hardest. Circulatory, cardiac, orthopedic - piece of cake.
You'll do great, my friend. The hardest part is waiting those 6 weeks for the results.
Fingers and toes all crossed for you.
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« Reply #16 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 8:50pm » |
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Oh - forgot!
Don't forget the 12 cranial nerves!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #17 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 9:18pm » |
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Lx2,
At this point put the books down and clear your head!!!
You know whatever you need to know so get a good nights rest and enjoy.
You'll do great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #18 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 9:40pm » |
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #19 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 10:08pm » |
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OK I'm done for tonight! My head won't take any more info or pain! I'm pretty sure that thinking is a trigger for me! LMAO
I have a couple of pages of standard lab values and other 'norms' that I will look over in the morning, but I'm finished preparing!
Kris - now we get to find out a bit sooner! I should know by about Thursday or Friday. But still going to be a long few days! My friend who'll be going into his 3rd year as a med student at Jefferson said it was at least 6 weeks till he would get the results of his boards!
So far...from fellow classmates who've taken it, I've been told to remember delegation and hierarchy, assessment, and other practical analysis of nursing concept type things. They said to ditch the NCLEX 3500 prep because it focuses on content. I used the HESI test materials because they focus more on concept. My friend Amy said that they asked a ton of pharm questions and she didn't even recognize the drugs!  She did fine, though.
Oh...and Diane reminded me earlier this evening....
Decorticate posturing...think 'to the core' to remember the arms turn and flex in and the feet/legs turn inwards...linked to cerebral cortex damage.
Decerebrate are the opposite movements and relate to midbrain damage.
OK...there I wrote it out. Now I won't forget it and there probably won't be any questions on it! hehe
G'nite and PF all!
Carrie
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #20 on: Jul 24th, 2005, 11:34pm » |
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Praying for you to have a clear head tomorrow.
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #21 on: Jul 25th, 2005, 1:01am » |
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Sending you all the smart vibes I can Carrie-you'll do great!!!! All the RN students I Know just took theirs' and said they aren't as terrifying as everybody makes them out to be. Best of luck, let us know how you do.......
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #22 on: Jul 25th, 2005, 7:06am » |
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Not gonna wish you luck because you don't need it. You will do great. You do know more then you know. Breath each time you start feeling yourself getting nervous pass close your eyes and then start in again. Your school more then likely has over prepared you and you will pass. Prayers and vibes have been send out. 
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #23 on: Jul 25th, 2005, 9:31am » |
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Go Carrie!!
You will do great!!!!
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Re: Nursing Boards Tomorrow!
« Reply #24 on: Jul 25th, 2005, 11:14am » |
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Carrie,
my thumbs are up for you! 
I know you'll do great.
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