3boys_n_a_dog replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Student Assist
I have learned to study based on the nursing process. A- what am I assessing. what is normal and what is not D- We have to know the diagnosis pertaing to the clients problem or symptoms from said DX P- what is a goal I expect for such and such dx to ...
OK, I am in my second semester junior year of a BSN program. We are currently doing adult health, OB and Research. We have lost class members, that actually failed the adult health portion. We have to have 100% proficiency on math exams to go to clin...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to student126's topic in Student Assist
That answer seems impossible. If the med is in 10mL of solution and needs to be administered in 30 minutes, the only logical rate would be 20mL per hour. If 10 is given in 30 then 20 would be given in an hour. Here is how i set the problem up. 10mL ...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to thatchergirl's topic in Student Assist
all of the nursing diagnosis books have list of defining characteristics, interventions and outcomes. i think that would be a great tool for you moving forward. when doing my care-plans this book has been a savior. [h=1]nursing care plans: diagnoses,...
Hi all! I am starting my med-surg rotation in 2 weeks and wanted any helpful hints and advice. I have the review and rationales book, a mnemonic book, clinical handbook, HESI book and other supplemental material. I need a study plan, because I am a m...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to mamayogibear's topic in General Students
Take a look at this site to see how the questions are set up. http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_kozier_fundamentals_8/61/15675/4012970.cw/index.html This is the 8th edition and we are in the 9th. This should give you an idea of how it works. You can read...
I have drug calculations, mini nurse lite, med dictionary, lab values, ipharmacy, and it's a couple of nursing apps that I paid for that are great. Just search medical apps. Goodluck. My pharm teacher said, "That this would be really good on the floo...
Hey! Congrats on starting your program. I am a 33 year old single mom of 3 boys. Ages 13, 6 and 3. I staretd my program in January of this year. In all honesty it hasn't been too rough. I do have to find time to functionally study with the kids homew...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to VeniVidiVici's topic in General Students
I'm in BSN program and Pharm is taken before Fundamentals. In fundamentals we will be giving meds. It seems that you would have to have medication knowledge prior to giving the meds. If they do it concurrently it would make sense to cover a med, then...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to Shandra2008's topic in General Students
Post its, highlighters, binders for each class to keep organized, lots and lots of black pens, notebooks, folders,(save all your papers test etc. for each class) test for success book because nursing is application style questions and not like regula...
3boys_n_a_dog replied to chicagonurse2b's topic in Illinois
Good luck students!!!! Though I am not at Truman, I just finished my first semester at Chicago State...... One word different. Try to find some books and study material over the summer. Read as much as you can and start taking practice test if possib...