Merritt College Fall 2012

cabbit · May 22, 2012

I'm also freaking out a little, but trying to contain it. I just ordered 4 books from Amazon to study over the summer:

(1) Fundamentals of Nursing by Potter, et al (I bought old edition for 9 bucks).

(2) Fundamentals of Nursing by Taylor (same title as #1, but written more clearly, I hear).

(3) Dosage calculations book

(4) NCLEX practice exam book (since our tests are supposed to be in NCLEX format, which I'm unfamiliar with).

Those might be some good materials to look into if you are worried about the first 9 weeks of this program.

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

I'm interested In a Facebook page. I think it's an Awesome idea.

uni1602 · May 23, 2012

1.facebook study group sounds like a great idea ( finally i can have an excuse to be on facebook, lol) ( if possible, can the group be named something not affiliated with the program, or school?)

2. dosagehelp.com - helping nursing students learn dosage calculations is a great website for dosage calculation

3. fundamentals of nursing by potter just rolled out their 8th edition in march, i'm hoping they won't make us use that one. it's pretty expensive, and most likely there won't be any used book out there yet :sniff:

cabbit · May 23, 2012

Uni1602: Yes, I've named the facebook group page something non-school affiliated, but still is clearly for a nursing program (ADN).

Study group people:

Here's the group name I created, which can't mistaken for anything else.

It's searchable on facebook now: "Cabbit ADN study group 2012"

Feel free to request to join the group anytime, I'll add you!

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

I can't find it on Facebook

ThatGuy. · May 23, 2012

@ cabbit, a fb page is a great idea. i'll

look for it

i also ordered the following books from amazon in order to get started with some of the material:

*calculating drug dosages: an interactive approach to learning nursing math ([color=#b22222]it's a cd, so if you guys know how to make copies or something let me know, i'll lend it to you)

*saunders comprehensive review for the nclex-rn® examination, 5e (saunders comprehensive review for nclex-rn)

*nursing fundamentals: review & rationales

everything including shipping came up to $80, which is not bad at all. as for the text book, i'm going to wait till orientation to find out what edition we will be using

cabbit · May 23, 2012

Disney Dreamer:

If you can't find the group on facebook via "search", try this link after you log in:

I had a problem with finding the page earlier (immediately after I created the group page), but I think it works now. You can also try "friending" my alternate profile on facebook called "Gaming Buddy" (with an image of a brown guinea pig as the avatar). I can add you as a friend, then invite you to the group that way.

PS: I don't want to post my real name on this forum, so that's why I suggest friending my alternate FB profile, which doesn't lead to any personal info. Luck!

Chribri · May 23, 2012

Something you may consider once the program gets rolling a bit is making a private group. They don't show up on searches or on your facebook profile and are only viewable by those who have been invited by other members. You will find that it helps to have a place to vent without worrying about someone unwanted stumbling upon it.

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

Chris SN

Is the Saunders NCLEX q&a review better than the comprehensive review?

Chribri · May 23, 2012

I don't think I would jump to an nclex review just yet. I recommend davis's fundamentals success and Mary Anne hogan's reviews and rationales. Especially tge reviews and rationale.

DisneyDreamer · May 23, 2012

Ok thanks

heartdrop · May 23, 2012

Hello c/o '14,

I am entering my second year as well, with Chris SN. there was a question about having to retake DDC if you already took it at CCC: you will have to retake it or have to test out. I too, took Drug dosage at contra costa and they would not credit it, and it is taught in a different format, mostly practicing questions in class. so I would advise, as Chris SN did, test out of drug dosage, you will appreciate the time you will have to worry about Fundamentals. I didn't and I wished I did.

I am not sure if there will be a summer class "Associate Degree of Nursing Success" offered this year, but if it is take it. I took it last summer and although it was a lot of work, it was an invaluable experience. The majority of those who were in that class are still in the program.