How To Attend The WizIQ Classroom

Teacher:Anneliese Garrison, RN, BSN CLNC

WizIQ Tutorial For Attendees

When attending the live seminar, please wear a headset if possible. The cuts down on the echo and makes for better interacting between teacher and attendee. Thank You.

Now that I know how to attend, how do I participate?

Caring 4 You . Net Live Interactive Seminars

How To Choose The Right Answer On The NCLEX

Test Taking Tips and Stategies
Have you taken the nclex over and over and just don't know what you are doing wrong? Upon doing some practice questions, people usual have 3-5 weaknesses in the way they answer questions. I will explain this and much more as to what you can do to help you study more effectively and time efficently. [ Register for class now ]


Infection Control and the NCLEX

This is a ONE HOUR ADAPTATION of my full Infection Control Seminar. A quick overview of whom should room with whom according to the Center For Disease Control. Also included is information about Standard Precautions, Airborne Precautions, Droplet Precautions, Contact Precautions and Tuberculosis. [ Register for class now ]

Unleash The Power Of The Internet For The NCLEX

Did you know that there are thousands of dollars of Nursing Review material on the web but you have to know how to access it as it comes in all kinds of different files and downloads that you may not be aware of how to handle. My online seminar "Unleash The Power Of The Internet" will show you 1). WHERE TO ACCESS IT and 2). HOW TO USE IT. Set aside one and a half to three hours time when attending this seminar. [ Register for class now ]

Triage In A Disaster

This seminar is one hour in length. Teaches you how to prioritize and delegate in the mist of an emergency. This is new information on the NCLEX in light of recent events such as 9/11 and Homeland Security Guidelines. [ Register for class now ]

NCLEX Open Mic Night On Talkshoe -- LIVE HELP

Mondays at 7:00pm EST

Help With The NCLEX. You may listen live or download for later use. Every Monday Night is open mic night at 7:00pm EST. Call in or post your questions you may need help with or just listen to others:
http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/22608

Here are different ways to use the service:

Call in using your phone: Dial (724) 444-7444 Call ID for this show is 22608 Follow the voice prompts.

Call in using your computer - use a microphone attached to your computer to speak, and use the computer speakers to listen. A headset works best. It will cut down on the echo.

Call in using your computer - a telephone to speak. If you are using a ViOP such as Gizmo, Skype or X-lite, instead of dialing the number type Sip:123:talkshoe@66.212.134.192 in place of the telephone number and follow the same prompts as above.

You do not need to join Talkshoe to use the service, but if you join (free), then you can log in. Once you log in, we will be able to tell your name. This is helpful if you want to speak because you don't come in as a "Guest." See this tutorial for futher information:
Talkshoe and You: How To Participate, Join, and download podcasts.

CGFNS Practice Questions

Not all States require the CGFNS exam. [ Click here ] to see the latest news regarding this information.

What is the CGNFS
CGFNS uses an objective multiple-choice exam. The exam is still administered in a paper & pencil format. This exam is a one-day exam with 2 Nursing parts –one in morning & other in noon, which includes 150 questions in the morning & 110 questions in the afternoon (total 260 questions). You’ll get only one minute for each question. Credit is given for each correct answer & one of the advantages is that there is no penalty for wrong answer, so it is best to guess than leaving blank. Score of 50% is considered as pass that means you have to get 400 for pass.

Both of the Nursing part involves questions from medical, surgical, maternity, pediatric, psychiatric, & community nursing. Your understanding of the phases of Nursing Process & Client needs is tested in the exam.

PHASES OF NURSING PROCESS:

Assessment (17-23%),

Analysis (17-23%),

Planning (17-23%),

Implementation (17-23%),

Evaluation (17-23%).

CLIENT NEEDS:

Safe, effective care environment (15-21%)

· Coordinated care

· Environmental safety

· Safe & effective treatment & procedures.

Physiological integrity (46-54%)

· Physiological adaptation

· Reduction of risk potential

· Provision of basic care

Psychosocial integrity (8-16%)

· Psychosocial adaptation

· Need for coping

Health promotion & maintenance (17-23%)

· Growth & development

· Self-care & support systems

· Prevention & early treatment of disease

How Do You Study for the CGFNS Exam?

Study the same way you would the nclex. Here, we have put together some questions for you to practice. As you practice, take notes on the areas you are weak in for study references later.

Behavioral Science

Biochemistry

Circulation

Diabetes

Gastrointestinal

Gross Anatomy

Integumentary

Lymphatic System

Microbiology

Nervous System

Neuroanatomy

Nutrition

Pathology

Pharmacology 1

Pharmacology 2

Physiology

Reproduction

Respiration

Syndromes

Urinary System

Our 45 Day Nursing Review

Can You Help Me Pass My NCLEX?

First, you have to be aware that the nclex changes every 4 years {or less}. So, the advice you will be getting from nurses that you have recently talk to may be inaccurate. If you do talk to a nurse that has taken his/her NCLEX, the important question for you to ask, "When did you sit for the EXAM?" If it was within the year, then yes, you can take their advice. Okay, so you have now talked to a few nurses. Still not knowing what to do, you turn to the internet.

The internet offers a wealth of information but is that information accurate? What do you look for when you surf the web?

Sites that really care about your well being and your success in life will offer material and resources for FREE. Please don't misunderstand me. Of course they will be trying to sell you something. Afterall, it takes countless of hours to put a site together and it costs money to run the site. But I would suggest looking for FREE material first. But before you buy any product you have heard was great or that you feel you may be interest in, email the webmaster. Are they easy to reach? Do they email you back? Can you ask questions easily, do you feel comfortable? If you do, then it is a good sign that you can do business with this person.

Since the nclex changes, be sure the site is fresh and up to date. How will you know? Does that site have an interactive forum? If so, look at the date on the posts. A good site is updated often. Don't bother with a site that has not been updated within the year or that has a bunch of broken links or graphics that do not work. If there are broken links, email the webmaster. If the links are fixed within 2 weeks and no more than a month, then the site is good. The more interactive the site is the better the chance is that it will be a good resource for you and the NCLEX.

Inevitably you will have to buy something there is no doubt about that but first look for FREE resources There is a wealth of free information on the internet gather everything FREE. Practice, post on forums, ask questions and then decide what you need to work on and what you have to buy. I have a tried and true formula so I always recommend my resource material in conjunction with others as you will see.

So now that you have surfed the web it is time to get serious. You are financially strapped. You spent all your money on nursing school and now you have to buy some study material. But what? You have to pass this time.

Everyone needs Lippincott's Review for the NCLEX-RN or Lippincott's Review for the NCLEX-PN whether you just graduated or you have been out of school for years. This is a great book. When purchasing, make sure you get the most recent edition and you can buy it used from www.amazon.com or off of your friend. It is great because it is full of questions front to back and they are complete with rationale and are broken down into sub categories based on which part of the body systems a section relates to.

Do you need to refresh your memory with the 9 System Review? If you find that you are weak in any area of nursing, resources regarding this subject is bountiful on the internet. www.caring4you.net does offer this resource and if you want more information, you can email me. No matter where you get this material, you do not have to worry about the date of this product so you can buy it used from your friend or amazon.com. For example, our Endocrine System is the same today as it was 20 years ago. The function of the human body has not changed. Remember, this is a refresher for you. Before you spend a ton of money, see where you can buy it for less.

The NCLEX is now focusing on Delegation and Prioritization. This change came about due to the events of 9/11/08 and the nursing shortage. There are not a lot of resources on the web pertaining to this subject matter and resource books seem to just touch on this. www.caring4you.net is the best resource for this. You will find that studying this for the RN and LPN are just about the same except, the RN questions deal with a higher level of critical thinking and delegation across the mutispectrum. With the LPN, it relates to delegating to nursing assistants and other LPN's but the prioritization questions are the same.

The NCLEX is now focusing on Infection Control situations. You have got to understand when a patient can room with someone else and with what type of illness that patient can be in a room with and you have got to understand when a patient needs to be alone. You also need to understand when to gown up and when you do not need to. Surf the web and find the FREE resources. www.caring4you.net has great resources available on this topic.

The NCLEX now has new format questions. It use to be in the days of old, prespective nurses were coraled into a giant room and took their exam with paper and pen multiple choice style. And as time went by with the advent of computers, we now met at predetermined testing sites and sit at a computer multiple choice style. One question building on the other with no way to go back and look at the previous question. And now today, the powers that be said to themselves, "Hmmm, we know there is a huge nursing shortage but let's throw a monkey wrench into the whole process anyway. Hey! Let's have the questions still be nultiple choice but you can pick more than one answer and you have to pick 'all that apply'. Yeah, that should make it harder." Just when one thinks they have conquered this thing called the NCLEX, They have to deal with now format questions. Everyone needs to buy NCLEX-RN 250 New-Format Questions: Preparing for the Revised NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN 250 New-Format Questions: Preparing for the Revised NCLEX-PN. You can buy this used from amazon.com or from your friend just make sure you have the latest edition.

Caring 4 You . Net is now offering a Live Online Seminars. I have been helping nursing students pass their NCLEX since 1997 I first started out by putting what I knew about the NCLEX on the internet because I kept answering the same emails over and over again. Hence, Caring 4 You . Net was born. "Healing the community by caring 4 you". This logo was chosen for two reasons, 1). Helping nurses pass the nclex helped my community and 2). I knew the pain of failing and I eventually passed but at the time, I had no one to turn to for help. I wanted to help students heal and achieve their dream. As time went on, I developed a live seminar that I did in person. Delegation and Prioritization: http://caring4you.net/Shop. This was developed because the NCLEX changed and books did not meet this need per the changes on the NCLEX. As time went on the NCLEX changed again and I met the changes by developing my seminar, Infection Control and the NCLEX: http://caring4you.net/IC. and now, due to your interest along with many others, recently, I have started LIVE ONLINE SEMINARS. Right now, I have two available that are about one hour no more than two hours long depending on your participation and questions: http://caring4you.net/liveseminar.html.

How does this seminar work? At a time decided upon between me and you, you will be sent a link. Click on the link and push the 'launch session' button. Once you do this, you will be able to interact with me via a web cam. You also may ask questions via your mic during my seminar or you may write in in the 'chat box' in the seminar. I use the same power point, pdf or word documents in the online seminar that I do in my live seminars at colleges in person. You can also browse through the material I place on the white board or you can participate in answering the questions via your mouse. It is a very new and interesting way to learn via the comfort of your own home!

As the NCLEX keeps evolving, so too, will Caring 4 You . Net. This site is the best on the 'net because of your participation.

There you have it. Take all you have learned in nursing school and combine it with this information and you have the formula for success! Good luck on your exam and God bless .....

Looking forward to your email.

All About The NCLEX Examination

To ensure public protection, the United States and its territories require entry into the practice of nursing to be regulated by licensing authorities within each jurisdiction. Each jurisdiction requires all candidates for licensure as entry-level nurses to pass an examination which assesses the knowledge required to perform safely and effectively. NCLEX stands for The National Council Licensure Examination which is a standardized exam used by each state board of nursing to determine if RN or LPN/LVN candidates are competent for entry-level nursing practice.



There are two NCLEX tests offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN): the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses - NCLEX-RN ? and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses - NCLEX-PN ? . The NCLEX-RN is for registered nurse candidates while the NCLEX-PN is for practical and vocational nurses. The main difference between the two tests is the number and difficulty of correctly answered questions required to pass the exam. The States and territorial boards of nursing use these exams in making licensure decisions.



The NCLEX-RN has 265 questions and the minimum number you need to answer is 75. The NCLEX-PN has 205 questions and the minimum number you need to answer is 85. The NCLEX exams are administered using Computerized Adaptive Testing ? CAT. There is a six hour limit for NCLEX-RN and a five hour time limit for NCLEX-PN which includes time for the computer tutorial and breaks. Both tests require an understanding of nursing practice and cover the following categories of client needs:



Safe, Effective Care Environment



Management of Care

Safety and Infection Control



Health Promotion and Maintenance


Growth and Development Through the Life Span

Prevention and Early Detection of Disease




Psychosocial Integrity


Coping and Adaptation

Psychosocial Adaptation




Physiological Integrity


Basic Care and Comfort

Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Reduction of Risk Potential

Physiological Adaptation






Using this method (CAT) each exam is unique and the questions are retrieved from a database as the exam progresses. The computer measures the ability of the candidate using the answers provided previously and changes the difficulty and topic of the new questions accordingly - if you answer correctly the computer will select harder questions and if you are answer incorrectly it will choose easier questions. The software estimates your ability every time you provide the answer to a question and with each new answer you provide the estimate of your ability gets more precise.



The exam software selects questions that it believes you will have a close to 50% chance of answering correctly ? not too hard or too easy for the ability it believes you have. This is done so that a well prepared candidate will be asked more difficult questions thus having a good chance of passing the exam by answering the minimum number of questions while less prepared candidates are not forced to guess the answers to questions too difficult for them. The expected number of correct answers is half the total number of questions you are presented with because of the adaptive nature of the test.



After you answer the minimum number of questions for the exam the software will analyze your performance and it may shut-down the computer. This means that you either passed or failed the exam. The computer will shut-down only when the program running the test has determined with 95% certainty that your ability is either above or below the passing standard.



The only way to get additional questions is if you are very close to the passing score ? either 2.5% above or 2.5% below it. If this is the case you should not worry about failing but instead should concentrate on answering correctly the next set of questions. You must understand that you are very close to passing the exam if you answer most questions correctly from this point on. You must answer the maximum number of questions on the exam only if at the end of each set of questions you are within the 2.5% above or below the passing score. The time you spend on each question is not an important factor with regard to passing but you should answer the required number of questions in the allotted time.



If you are required to answer the maximum number of questions and the computer still isn't 95% sure you can pass, the 95% confidence requirement is dropped. If at this point you have a score higher than the minimum required you pass the exam otherwise you fail. If you run out of time and did not answer the minimum number of questions required you fail automatically. If you run out of time but you answered the minimum number of questions required and for the last 60 questions your score was never below the passing standard you pass otherwise you fail the exam. This does not mean that you have to answer the last 60 questions correctly but only that at any point during the last 60 questions your score was above the minimum required to pass the exam. You can think about it this way: for each correct answer add one to your score while for each incorrect answer subtract one. Adding your scores one at a time for each question answered should never result in a negative score in order for you to pass if you run out of time but you have answered the minimum number of questions required.



The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN questions are mostly multiple-choice questions with four answers. In some cases the NCLEX exam uses more difficult question formats such as multiple-choice questions that require you to select one or more correct answers, fill-in-the-blank questions or questions that require you to identify an area on a picture. Both exams cover mostly the same topics but the NCLEX-RN is more difficult.?



You must apply to your state board of nursing in order to take the NCLEX examination. That board of nursing will decide whether or not you are eligible for the NCLEX examination. If you are eligible you must register to take the exam using the Authorization to Take the Test (ATT) provided by the board of nursing in your state. They will also provide you with a list of testing centers and instructions for how to schedule and take the licensure examination.



Here are a couple of things you might want to consider if you are taking the NCLEX exam:




attend an NCLEX review class to refresh your knowledge

always read and understand the entire question before answering it

answer and understand 3000 - 4000 practice questions

you can't change an answer once you moved to another question so forget about it ? good or bad what it is done is done so it is better to concentrate on the current question instead of pondering if you were right or wrong

always pick the answer you believe is best ? the test is not designed to trick you but good reading and comprehension skill are required

always think about the safety of the patient when answering the NCLEX questions



After you take the test you will have to wait for the results. The time you need to wait depends on how the results are reported in your state: mail, online, phone or email. If you fail the test you will receive a summary of your test performance indicating topics where you did well and topics that you need to study further. You will be able to take the test again after a mandatory waiting period (usually 45 days) which may vary from state to state. If you are interested in becoming a registered or practical nurse you may want to visit this nursing site.



Good luck!

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How To Stop Panic Attacks

Panic attack natural treatments are preferred by the health-conscious communities worldwide. Studies in America shows that more than 2 percent of the adult population suffers from panic and anxiety attacks. That is more than 2 million Americans struggle with this problem. How do you know if you are suffering from a panic attack and what are the panic attack natural treatments available to help you?

Look out for the following symptoms if you suspect you could be
having a panic and anxiety attack:
1. Overwhelming Sense of Fear Especially of Death
2. Profuse Sweating
3. Shaking and Trembling in Body and Speech
4. Shortness in Breath
5. Heart Palpitation
6. Dizziness
7. Abdominal Cramps

These are just some of the signs. If you are experiencing one of these, it does not necessarily mean that you are suffering from a panic and anxiety attack. However, a combination of a few symptoms could be a tell tale sign of a panic attack. Panic attack natural treatments can be in the form of home remedies meant to calm your nerves or simple lifestyle and dietary changes. Do
not underestimate the influence and impact some of these panic attack natural treatments can make in your life. It has been known that several age old methods have saved celebrities and public figures at the crucial moments of their careers.

1. Lifestyle and Diet Changes
a. Exercises
Regular exercises thrice a week is helpful for stress relief and keeps our bodies healthy and fit. Depression-induced anxiety patients have seen improvement in their mental health and panic attack condition when they get into shape with regular exercises.

b. Foods, Medicines and Beverages to Avoid
Alcohol, caffeinated drinks like coffee and tea, and some over-the- counter and prescribed medicines could actually increase heart palpitation and lead to panic attacks. Drug abuse has been reportedly associated with increased anxiety.

c. Rest
People are too engrossed with their work and leisure. There are many distractions in our lives that rob us of our sleep. Without proper sleep, our bodies face mounting pressures in coping with daily stresses from work, studies, relationship etc. Make sure you get
enough sleep about 7 - 8 hours each day.
2. Home Remedies as Panic Attack Natural Treatments
Herbal remedies are making inroads into many American homes due to their effectiveness and increasing acceptance of herbal cures as panic attack natural treatments. Here is a list of herbs that can calm your nerves and relieve stress and anxiety.
a. Ashwaganda
b. Bugleweed
c. Borage Juice
d. Chamomile
e. Ginkgo Biloba (Maidenhair Tree)
f. Kava Kava (Piper Methysticum)
g. Lemon Balm
h. Lavender
i. Peppermint
j. Passion Flower
k. Valerian Root
Kava Kava and valerian root can be ground into powder and mixed with water for consumption. Both are excellent anti-anxiety herbs. If you find the taste too bitter, add some honey for sweetness and flavor.

Vitamins likewise make great panic attack natural treatments. Vitamin B group are known calming and soothing agents that bring stability to our body's lactate levels. Our lactate levels are directly related to anxiety. Niacin also produces a calming effect on our nerves. Daily
intake of calcium and magnesium also helps to improve sleep and relieves our nervous system.
Discover through my blog how you can quickly treat your panic attacks with some of the best panic attack natural treatments ever known. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author's name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.

Practice Relaxation Techniques Now

Practice Infection Control Questions

I have completed an update on my infection control seminar. See if you can answer these questions.

If you want all the entire infection control quiz Click here.

6. The proper sequence of precautions for taking care of a pt on Infection Control Precautions are as follows :

1) Wash hands upon completion
2). Care for pt
3). Don mask/gown/gloves
4). Enter Room
5). Remove mask/gown/gloves

7. What type of precaution is used with persons that have Cytomegalovirus
infection?

A. Standard precautions
B. Contact precautions
C. Droplet precautions
D. Airborne precautions

8. What illness/disease process requires the use of disposable dishware according to the center for disease control guidelines? Choose all that apply:

A. Tuberculosis
B. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
C. Meningitis
D. Chicken pox

9. What are the symptoms of Acinetobacter infection caused by pneumonia? Check all that apply:

A. Fever
B. Chills
C. Sneezing
D. Congestion
E. Cough
F. Runny Nose

10. When caring for someone on “Contact Isolation”. The following is true. 2 part answers must be entirely correct. Check all that apply:

1. Wear gloves for all contact with the patient, the patient's bedside
equipment, and the patient's environment.
a. Change gloves between distinctive tasks (e.g. wound care, perineal
care, suctioning).
b. Gloves must always be removed before leaving the room.

2. Wear a disposable gown for direct contact with the patient or the
environment if the patient is incontinent, or has diarrhea or a
draining wound.
a. Gowns are removed and placed in a special container for next use.
b. Cloth gowns may be substituted if there is no risk of splash

3. As per Standard Precautions, wear a mask and protective eyewear
when performing procedures that generate aerosols (Standard
Precautions)

Place your answers in the comments.

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ANSWERS

6). Is correct

I was incorrect when I said 7). was wrong the answer is A. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) (from the Greek cyto-, "cell", and -megalo-, "large") is a viral genus of the Herpesviruses group: in humans it is commonly known as HCMV or Human Herpesvirus 5 (HHVTransmission of HCMV occurs from person to person through bodily fluids. Infection requires close, intimate contact with a person excreting the virus in their saliva, urine, or other bodily fluids. CMV can be sexually transmitted and can also be transmitted via breast milk, transplanted organs, and rarelyfrom blood transfusions. Standards precautions are recommended by the CDC.

8). Is half correct. There is one other.

9). Correct if you dropped D. It should not be in the answer.

10). Is Correct