and opened my books before school starts. (You know, the old "Don't open the shrinkwrap or you can't return them" thing?)

I've been going through my Fundamentals of Nursing concepts book and Techniques workbook. I've already gotten through quite a bit of material.

Anyone else trying to get a jump start?

Plus, we were sent a letter that we have a math test the first day or two of school. I've been studying like a mad-woman for that also!

My oreintation was on the 5th and the Fundamentals teacher gave us a reading assignment before classes start on the 30th. Chapters 6-14, but I am reading the first 5, too. Also, we got part of the syllabus with what we are covering in the first week; Chapters 15-20 & 29. I am reading those, too, so I'll be on top of things.

By the way, what Fundamentals book are you using? Ours is "Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice" by Audrey Berman, Barbara Kozier, Glenora Erb, and Shirlee Snyder, 7th edition.

We have a med-math exam on the 5th week. I'm brushing up on my percentages, fractions, multiplication and division. Math isn't my strong suit so I've also been working in the required med-math workbook we were required to buy.

Yeah I did start some reading before the term started, one of the instructors emailed us the first few reading assignments and said be sure to read then said, don't read while on break LOL!

Also, we had our math test on the 2nd or 3rd day of class. I actually got a 100%!!!! WOOHOO!!!!

That's the Fundamentals series we're using also. There are 3 books - the big one, a Fundamentals Study Guide, and skills book. Between the 3 of them, one could have back problems for life! LOL

That is not the Fundamentals book we use, but when I study I try to use several sources so I did use that book to study for my first exam. I used the info from this website http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_kozier_fundamentals_7/0,7865,763097-,00.html

I don't know if I am permitted to post a link or not but if you are using that book it may be helpfull. Good Luck in school!

hey, we are using that book too! hehe, guess its a popular one :)

We're not required to get the other two, but I'm thinking about it! :chuckle

Heavy indeed. My classes are nicely spread out so there's ample time for me to stay and study so I really wanted to be able to bring the books I wanted without that worry, so I got a rolling backpack. Cute, huh? :) I got it in baby blue and it's a dream to pull along with 5+ books in it!

That's the Fundamentals series we're using also. There are 3 books - the big one, a Fundamentals Study Guide, and skills book. Between the 3 of them, one could have back problems for life! LOL

We're not required to get the other two, but I'm thinking about it! :chuckle

Heavy indeed. My classes are nicely spread out so there's ample time for me to stay and study so I really wanted to be able to bring the books I wanted without that worry, so I got a rolling backpack. Cute, huh? :) I got it in baby blue and it's a dream to pull along with 5+ books in it!

We are using that books as well, where did you get that rolling backpack?? It looks really cute!!!

That Kozier book was great! We used it last semester. :)

Add me to the list....we are using the Kozier Fundamentals book also....this book is fantastic. I can't seem to put it down....lol.

Fatima

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Here's the link:

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We are using that books as well, where did you get that rolling backpack?? It looks really cute!!!

What Med-Math book do you use?

My oreintation was on the 5th and the Fundamentals teacher gave us a reading assignment before classes start on the 30th. Chapters 6-14, but I am reading the first 5, too. Also, we got part of the syllabus with what we are covering in the first week; Chapters 15-20 & 29. I am reading those, too, so I'll be on top of things.

By the way, what Fundamentals book are you using? Ours is "Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice" by Audrey Berman, Barbara Kozier, Glenora Erb, and Shirlee Snyder, 7th edition.

We have a med-math exam on the 5th week. I'm brushing up on my percentages, fractions, multiplication and division. Math isn't my strong suit so I've also been working in the required med-math workbook we were required to buy.

Simplified Drugs and Solutions for Health Care Professionals, by Norma Dison, 11th edition.

It's thin and has the nice tear-out pages with holes in them.

What Med-Math book do you use?