OK I know this sounds stupid but I have a friend that gets really freaked out before big tests like finals, HESI, NCLEX, and usually we get together and a few days before I start throwing out random facts at her. On 2 different tests she said the only way she got several questions was from the random facts that I threw at her that she never would have thought of!
SOOOOO..... I thought that if yall wanted to do this we could get a thread going and try to throw out 5 random facts or "things to remember". NCLEX is coming and the more I try to review content the more I realize that I have forgotten so......here are my 5 random facts for ya:
OH and BTW these came from rationales in Kaplan or Saunders no made up stuff:
1️⃣ A kid with Hepatitis A can return to school 1 week within the onset of jaundice.
2️⃣ After a patient has dialysis they may have a slight fever...this is normal due to the fact that the dialysis solution is warmed by the machine.
3️⃣ Hyperkalemia presents on an EKG as tall peaked T-waves
4️⃣ The antidote for Mag Sulfate toxicity is ---Calcium Gluconate
5️⃣ Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALL linens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their hands frequently and avoid contact.
Oh, ohh, one more...
? Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone
I totally agree! Excellent note!Hi Feliz! I read one of your notes, you said you tried kaplan 3x. Did you go into the video or just question trainner, qbank, textbook, and live class. Has the Saunder been helping alot more better? Im not sure if I should just focus one book Saunder, I keep falling asleep reading the book.
Dear Kim211,
I did everything. I do best one-on-one for I have a learning disability and live class does not do it for me as I find myself distracted most of the time when surrounded by a lot of people. I did q-bank, some of the textbook. However, the method that resonates with my learning style is Saunders. I teach myself things in my own way of processing information. Perhaps, Saunders is not the best for you. Find a way of studying that resonates with your learning style. This is important. Best, feliz3
thanks Feliz3 for your advice. So did you do the contents' video with kaplan?Im curious if I should just skip it. I also, myself have learning disability, it is very hard for me to retain information and keep it in my head! Saunder is actually good book since Nclex is base on alot of contents(except critical quest. fr qbank) and Suzzane is using it for her plan, something must be right! I find this random facts throwing really help me to retain the information better!!Thank you everybody that been contributing!!!God Bless!!:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe
I totally agree! Excellent note!Hi Feliz! I read one of your notes, you said you tried kaplan 3x. Did you go into the video or just question trainner, qbank, textbook, and live class. Has the Saunder been helping alot more better? Im not sure if I should just focus one book Saunder, I keep falling asleep reading the book.
Hi Kim!
I am also using Saunders. I get bored with the book too. So I have a Kaplan book with me so I can use it once I get tired of reading Saunders. Sometimes, I also take a break by watching a dvd or I eat just to take away the boredom. But I make sure that I accomplish something during the day. I also write down the chapters that I need to finish within the week.
I think there's nothing wrong with you or the book.
I think you just have to find another place to study. I have read that it's not good to study in your bedroom because the bed may be too inviting. You also have to consider if you're a morning or a night person. Maybe you are more alert at 1AM or maybe at 12 noon. You just have to discover what works best for you. If you get tired of the book then take a short break or use another material, but return to it once you're ready.
thanks Feliz3 for your advice. So did you do the contents' video with kaplan?Im curious if I should just skip it. I also, myself have learning disability, it is very hard for me to retain information and keep it in my head! Saunder is actually good book since Nclex is base on alot of contents(except critical quest. fr qbank) and Suzzane is using it for her plan, something must be right! I find this random facts throwing really help me to retain the information better!!Thank you everybody that been contributing!!!God Bless!!:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe
Dear kim211,
I cannot stress upon you enough the importance of finding your own learning style, specially if you have a learning disability as I do have to deal with my own. Reinforce information learned by presenting it to yourself in different ways such as the Content's Videos in Kaplan, the qbank, the book, write it down on this post and see which form of learning you enjoy the most doing. It is important that you like the way you are learning for if you enjoy it you will want to repeat the experience. Everybody has a learning style, find yours and stick to it. Remember, learning information is the first step toward developing strong critical thinking skills which is ultimatley what you want in order to be ready to pass the NCLEX. This test is not about how well you learned something. The NCLEX is testing how well you've learned to prioritize and critically determine under which circumstances you would safely use what you have learned about health care and nursing. Best, feliz3
I am also using Saunders. I get bored with the book too. So I have a Kaplan book with me so I can use it once I get tired of reading Saunders. Sometimes, I also take a break by watching a dvd or I eat just to take away the boredom. But I make sure that I accomplish something during the day. I also write down the chapters that I need to finish within the week.
I think there's nothing wrong with you or the book.
I think you just have to find another place to study. I have read that it's not good to study in your bedroom because the bed may be too inviting. You also have to consider if you're a morning or a night person. Maybe you are more alert at 1AM or maybe at 12 noon. You just have to discover what works best for you. If you get tired of the book then take a short break or use another material, but return to it once you're ready.
God bless you Kim!:heartbeat
I know we can do it! :)
Dear Kim211,
For the record, I did not say or imply that there is something wrong with you and/or Saunders book which, by the way, Saunders 4th edition is an excellent book. I say this once more: people have different learning styles, find yours, stick to it and you'll do just fine, Kim211. Thanks, feliz3
I am also using Saunders. I get bored with the book too. So I have a Kaplan book with me so I can use it once I get tired of reading Saunders. Sometimes, I also take a break by watching a dvd or I eat just to take away the boredom. But I make sure that I accomplish something during the day. I also write down the chapters that I need to finish within the week.
I think there's nothing wrong with you or the book.
I think you just have to find another place to study. I have read that it's not good to study in your bedroom because the bed may be too inviting. You also have to consider if you're a morning or a night person. Maybe you are more alert at 1AM or maybe at 12 noon. You just have to discover what works best for you. If you get tired of the book then take a short break or use another material, but return to it once you're ready.
God bless you Kim!:heartbeat
I know we can do it! :)
hello acissej,
Thanks for your advice and support! It seems already been working pretty good for me as of today by change things around to keep myself awake! Read Saunders, then "facts throwing,"some kaplan, then review notes, eat small portion at a time, short breaks with tv,text,phone,(use my lil back massager ). Best of all, think of what I can do if I pass and all the good reasons why I should not give up even if it might take me longer than the next person!!
hi Feliz3,
Thanks for your advice also, I know you mean well! Yes good point about finding out what will interest me and keep me up and going and that is the great way to help me get close to my goals in much better way possible!
Thanks for your advice and support! It seems already been working pretty good for me as of today by change things around to keep myself awake! Read Saunders, then "facts throwing,"some kaplan, then review notes, eat small portion at a time, short breaks with tv,text,phone,(use my lil back massager ). Best of all, think of what I can do if I pass and all the good reasons why I should not give up even if it might take me longer than the next person!!
hi Feliz3,
Thanks for your advice also, I know you mean well! Yes good point about finding out what will interest me and keep me up and going and that is the great way to help me get close to my goals in much better way possible!
Dear Kim211,
I am so glad you did not misinterpreted the meaning of what I said to you! What I have noticed is that some people read my message out of context, and they gave it their own private interpretation without reading the prior conversation we have been carrying on. However, by no way shape or form I said or imply that there is or was something wrong with Saunders book or with you! I was truly surprised by some of the responses I read. I was like "what did I say?!"
Personally, I think you are destined to do real well when you are ready to sit for the NCLEX for you are reinforcing information in so many ways! :yeah:I like Saunders 4th edition. I am using it the way Suzanne recommended to use it for her first step. I do the practice chapter first, and then read the chapter. What Suzanne really wants for her first step is if I score 75% or better on the practice test not to read the chapter and move on to the next chapter. However, that method of studying has clicked so well with me that I automatically read the chapter I've tested on. When I finish the chapter I do the test again, and that is how the information sticks for me. As I told you, everyone has his own learning style, and I've discovered mine.
May you study time be very rewarding and productive to you, may you not feel time drags when you study, but may you feel joy thinking that through study you are molding with your own mind a brilliant future for yourself. Happy New Year to you, Kim211, and the rest of you, readers, too! feliz3
for the record, i did not say or imply that there is something wrong with you and/or saunders book which, by the way, saunders 4th edition is an excellent book. i say this once more: people have different learning styles, find yours, stick to it and you'll do just fine, kim211. thanks, feliz3
oh no.
i did not imply that you said that there's something wrong with kim.:cry: did i say that feliz3?
please reread my post and note that i didn't even quote you. i quoted from what kim said: im not sure if i should just focus one book saunder, i keep falling asleep reading the book.. so, i said that there's nothing wrong with the book and definitely nothing wrong with her.
please don't make judgments right away. i don't mean to harm you or kim.
I am so glad you did not misinterpreted the meaning of what I said to you! What I have noticed is that some people read my message out of context, and they gave it their own private interpretation without reading the prior conversation we have been carrying on. However, by no way shape or form I said or imply that there is or was something wrong with Saunders book or with you! I was truly surprised by some of the responses I read. I was like "what did I say?!"
I think you were the one who misinterpreted my post. Please read it again and note that I was talking to Kim. I was not referring to your posts when I said that there's nothing wrong with Kim and the book. I read your posts and I agree with what you said. I don't know why you're saying these things.
Maybe next time, I shouldn't post my responses here so other people would not blame me for a thing that I did not do. Maybe I will just be sending a Personal Message if it's that important.
i did not imply that you said that there's something wrong with kim.:cry: did i say that feliz3?
please reread my post and note that i didn't even quote you. i quoted from what kim said: im not sure if i should just focus one book saunder, i keep falling asleep reading the book.. so, i said that there's nothing wrong with the book and definitely nothing wrong with her.
please don't make judgments right away. i don't mean to harm you or kim.
dear acissej,
do not worry about it, my friend...it has been such a weird night! let us focus on how to pass the nclex and on supporting each other, dear. i apologize to you for any undue grief i may have caused in the event that i may have misunderstood the post...aren't we all bound do make mistakes? i apologize to you for mine right here and in front of anybody who cares to read. definitely, it was not my intention to attack you, but to clarify i would not say anything negative about saunders book, neither about a fellow student who is struggling to pass the nclex like you and i. that behavior is uncalled for, besides this is neither the place or the setting for such a thing, amiga. i wanted to clarify that i would not do it, that is all, but neither would you, so everthing is all right. i respect your efforts and kim's to continue striving to pass the nclex and we will. i believe it strongly. i want to post some more nclex information before going to bed, talk to you soon. :heartbeat hugs, feliz3 :redbeathe
NCLEX Section on Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort
Since this section gave me grief the last time I sat for the NCLEX, I have made it my business to study it deeper. Now, I will share with you what I have learned are Key Testing Strategies when answering questions about Basic Care and Comfort...there it goes...oh, I should have know this, then! feliz3
Use principles of administering basic physiologic care to clients when answering questions in this part of the test plan (meaning you chose answers which promote the principles below)
Principles of administering basic physiologic care:
a) assist the client with personal care needs
b) evaluate a client's ability to perform activities of daily living
c) plan nursing care to promote rest and sleep
d) assess the elimination needs of a client
e) provide care to a client to assist with urinary and vowel elimination
f) take action for preventing complications of immobility
g) assess client's wound healing status
h) implement nursing measures to promote wound healing
i) assess client's need for assistive devices
j) implement care for a client using an assistive device
When questions address a client's mobility, select answers that will preserve muscle tone, joint function and prevent contractures or skin breakdown.
Keep principles of safety in mind when answering questions about the use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers and crutches.
Promote good nutrition by selecting meal choices that are balanced and that address any diet restrictions, such as low sodium or reduced fat.
Use principles of gravity when considering how to position the clients who have drainage or wound tubes.
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I have made it my business to study it deeper. Now, I will share with you what I have learned are Key Testing Strategies when answering questions about Basic Care and Comfort...there it goes...oh, I should have know this, then! feliz3
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Dear Kim211,
I did everything. I do best one-on-one for I have a learning disability and live class does not do it for me as I find myself distracted most of the time when surrounded by a lot of people. I did q-bank, some of the textbook. However, the method that resonates with my learning style is Saunders. I teach myself things in my own way of processing information. Perhaps, Saunders is not the best for you. Find a way of studying that resonates with your learning style. This is important. Best, feliz3