If you fail to plan; then Plan to Fail

I got about 4 months before I graduate and I want to ensure success. I keep reading that some people just do 3 weeks of "whatever review plan" after they graduate and BAM! they are surprised that they have failed the NCLEX.

Honestly, I don't think any particular review plan leads to success. There are people who passed with Review X and people who failed with Review X. So what exactly is the difference?
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What prompts you to suction a trach?

I chose B but the correct answer is A. Why?

"The nurse decides suctioning is appropriate based on which one of the findings?"...

A) Crackles heard on auscultation
B) Audible inspiratory wheezes.
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[Toon] Shift work and sleepiness

Its been proven that shift work can play havoc on our sleeping patterns. Rotating shifts, night shifts, one day on, one day off have all caused us to lose sleep; literally. This sleepiness also affects our social lives. Its hard to concentrate or have fun at a party if all you can think about is going to sleep. How do you cope with sleepiness? What tricks of the trade can you share?
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Uniform Inspection

I know that my school is rather specific about uniform policy and I have heard that there is essentially a line-up inspection prior to clinicals. Is this common? I'm a little leery of having my physical appearance scrutinized.
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What do nurses think about doulas?

Doulas like to attack the use of pain medications and c-sections. They insist in having natural births. I know they are trained and can be really helpful, but I think that the health of the baby and the mother is what matters, not if the baby was delivered naturally or assisted. What do you guys think?
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Don't choose a school until you ask these questions!

Pave the way to success early... There are a lot of choices to be made, and it doesn't matter if you are a fresh high school graduate or a 45-year old parent - you need to consider some things up front. It's frustrating to see posts from grads who can't seem to beat the NCLEX, or who have sent out hundreds of resumes, only to get no responses. How can you increase your chances of meeting that success?
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Where is the Passion?

I see a lot of cliques, gossip, hatred, and neglectful nurses. I don't understand why? I don't want to fall into what these nurses have fallen into. I don't want these types of nurses to get to me. I know nurses devour their young (from what I've seen) and that is BS TOO! What is the best way to ignore, or tune out this type of negative behavior?
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My heart is beating so hard

My nails are almost gone. Yep.... You guessed right. Waiting on that letter. I'm not sure if I'm ready to get that letter. Without it at least I still have a chance...
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My moment in the sun

All you students dreading the constant writing, the constant quizzing, the constant work, hang in there!

Thank you to the allnurses crusty bats for keeping me in line. I love that your wisdom sits here for future generations to learn from. I appreciate that more than words can say! Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
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Anyone applied to the Nurse Corps Scholarship?

I've been researching nursing scholarships and I came across the Nurse Corps Scholarship. Has anyone applied and been accepted?

They pay for tuition, books, and give you a monthly stipend in exchange for your commitment...
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