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Specializes in ER.

I have a question regarding the skills that we have practicums on like the wound care, med administration, head to toe assessment, etc...I know that our clinical instructor said that she would be doing those three skills with us during the clinical, but I am wondering if we are also tested on them again in the lab with our regular instructor.

Are we tested twice on them, or do we just have to perform the skill in the clinical setting with our clinical instructor? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

PhxButterfly

19 Posts

Specializes in NA- LTC, Home Health, Clinic.
I think there is a rule against naming teachers on Allnurses.com even if you say nice things. I loved the LPN teachers except for one (and she wasn't all that bad) and she only teachers one class for about a month or something so it doesn't really matter. The rest are top notch fabulous!!

Thank you!! That gives me a lot to look forward to:lvan: rather than fear....

TinkRN8

282 Posts

I have a question regarding the skills that we have practicums on like the wound care, med administration, head to toe assessment, etc...I know that our clinical instructor said that she would be doing those three skills with us during the clinical, but I am wondering if we are also tested on them again in the lab with our regular instructor.

Are we tested twice on them, or do we just have to perform the skill in the clinical setting with our clinical instructor? Any info would be greatly appreciated!

I graduated May 2009, and that last semester the practicums were done in clinicals, observed by clinical instructor. As opposed to first semester, where practicums were done on lab days at the school. As far as testing, ANYTHING was fair game, whether it be from lab, clinical, lecture, or reading. My biggest advice in studying for tests, and I will go to my grave stating this same advice, I feel so strongly about it...is to do NCLEX questions, NCLEX questions, NCLEX questions. In fact, after block I, I rarely read any of the texts, I just studied my notes, powerpoints, and did..you guessed it... NCLEX questions. Can't really stress enough the importance of doing those NCLEX questions. I have several NCLEX review books, flash cards, and did the questions online from the textbooks (can be downloaded to evolve). Evolve is also a wonderful resource. And, those case studies they have you do.... study the questions. You may or may not see them again. ;)

AZMOMO2

1,194 Posts

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

No sense worrying about rating them anyway... you don't get a choice who you get throughout the program and when. First semester teachers are pretty much the toughest ones but they were all really nice and helpful when it counted.

PhxButterfly

19 Posts

Specializes in NA- LTC, Home Health, Clinic.
No sense worrying about rating them anyway... you don't get a choice who you get throughout the program and when. First semester teachers are pretty much the toughest ones but they were all really nice and helpful when it counted.

That's good to know, thank you. (I was just curious about looking ahead of time to see what to prepare for as far as strengths and weaknesses. ):D

AZMOMO2

1,194 Posts

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

First semester is all about being on time ALWAYS. One instructor knows who you are after the very first day and trust me they know if you are a minute late. Expect pop quizzes almost every lecture day that there isn't an actual exam. There are also a ton of group projects. Practice all the medical terms and review the steps of all of the CNA skills. You have to pay attention to lecture, powerpoints and everything in the chapters first semester. Second semester they generally test on the powerpoints and the review class was VERY helpful.

pinaytoh

46 Posts

Specializes in med/surg.

UPDATES: FTPN Fall 2011 (after 1 month???) I can't believe it's only been one month, for a lot has change in my life schedule: work, family, & friends. No more TV at late night. Only go to store to buy groceries. Stay up late and awake early (guess what? YES with my FON or case study). Still searching for a Head-to-toe that make sense THAT mention the CRANIAL NERVES. Still dont know what's the difference about heart sounds....AMAZED with recent investment: STETHOSCOPE!!!!

Math Quiz: is do or dye!!! but scored 100% at first try...QUIZZES are easy according to some of my classmates: barely passing (but HAPPY that I am!!!). After day 1 of Clinical: Case study due after 3 days ONLY---grade is not as bad as I expected...still need critical thinking improvement...answer all the question!!!!

WHAT'S COMING:

3rd day of clinicals this coming saturday...so far I still feel lost and not really sure if I know what am I doing??? Will have med practicum, instructor made it sound like we have to know why and what the medication is for?(which sound like a lot to know at this time):mad::bluecry1::bluecry1::bluecry1:

STUDYING: Quiz 3, Med Practicum...Dreaming for adequate sleep this week...

AZMOMO2

1,194 Posts

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Yes you should know what the med is used for, what you would check before giving the med and any common side effects. Meds were pretty basic though. Something like;

Digoxin check apical pulse before giving shouldn't give if pulse is less than 60, used in treatment of heart failure.

Guifenisen used to make a cough productive. Thins mucus.

Coumadin- prevent blot clots or DVTs, side effects increased bleeding. Blood test to monitor for theraputic levels called PT/INR

Heparin injectable, always give in abd, monitor for increased bleeding check PTT

Things like that. Hit the critical info and bullet points. It'll help you alot! Good luck!

pinaytoh

46 Posts

Specializes in med/surg.

survived this week....got checked off with head-to-toe....:nurse: I dont even know that I know cranial nerves by heart, and instructor told me that I have a natural talent (whatever that is)???

that's all for now, for I need to study for tuesday quiz (need a perfect score, always dream of... since I didnt do well in the last one), start with case study due on wed...then presentation on thurs...I also need to work (oh yes, I have a full time job/and a 3 1/2 yrs old)....:zzzzz:zzzzz:zzzzz

Specializes in ER.

So what was everyone's average going into the final? I'm worried because I bombed the fluids & electrolytes quiz, and my average went from an 84% to an 80%!

pinklady8888

46 Posts

ok, good lord so i am in the lpn gateway fast track. graduating dec 15 =] my hesi pn is dec 6...ok now they want 850 for block 3. i have yet to fully start my studying, i whipped out all my notes, nclex stuff, cna stuff yada yada. but now my mind is in a brain freeze. i still am in peds, finished clinicals...i dont know where to start for my hesi pn. I REALLLY WANNA GET INTO BLOCK 3 SOMEHOW. talked to a advisor the other week at pvcc, she told me theres no wait list u have to sell yourself and get good hesi scores and all. ugh! right now in block 2 im getting a 92.4 lol block 3 i got a 83 i think? lol can someone pls tell me how the hesi pn is and any advice on where to study and all? i only have 2 weeks to do so and im stressing haha. any advice is grand. im sure ill be ok but again i dont want to wait im sure ima have to but I really want a 950 or higher! =]

Specializes in ER.
ok, good lord so i am in the lpn gateway fast track. graduating dec 15 =] my hesi pn is dec 6...ok now they want 850 for block 3. i have yet to fully start my studying, i whipped out all my notes, nclex stuff, cna stuff yada yada. but now my mind is in a brain freeze. i still am in peds, finished clinicals...i dont know where to start for my hesi pn. I REALLLY WANNA GET INTO BLOCK 3 SOMEHOW. talked to a advisor the other week at pvcc, she told me theres no wait list u have to sell yourself and get good hesi scores and all. ugh! right now in block 2 im getting a 92.4 lol block 3 i got a 83 i think? lol can someone pls tell me how the hesi pn is and any advice on where to study and all? i only have 2 weeks to do so and im stressing haha. any advice is grand. im sure ill be ok but again i dont want to wait im sure ima have to but I really want a 950 or higher! =]

So you're finishing up block 2? How does block 2 compare to block 1? Do you have any advice for taking the final exam in block 1? I'm doing okay, average is about an 85% and I work full time. Any tips for block two?

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