Assitance for first semester please

[anjoone1]

I've finished all my requsite classes both pre/co and it's nothing like the test questions I've encountered in nursing. How can I help myself into critical thinking? Its not a straight answer question because it's not like a yes or no questions, it's more of a judgemental question and it happens a lot. How can help myself to improve my critical thinking during the nursing exams? :icon_roll

[gjudy]

Hi Anjoon - You are certainly right when you say it is hard to critically think through nursing school questions. I tell my PN students to picture themselves standing at the bedside - and that puts them right where the action of the question is. Sometimes trying to picture yourself there - in the question - helps. Also, another hint that may help is that when you read the question - read the question first - don't look at any choices - just read the question - and think of what the question is asking, think about the disease or problem - such as if its for anatomy, think of the anatomy - in the question - and start to recall info you were taught about the disease, anatomy etc... review it for a moment or two...then look at the choices. Also, always remember ABC (airway, breathing circulation) and maslow's hierarchy of needs - those two things can often help you prioritize your answer...they are priorities (what is important)...gjudy

[BetterMeRN]

Hi Anjoon - You are certainly right when you say it is hard to critically think through nursing school questions. I tell my PN students to picture themselves standing at the bedside - and that puts them right where the action of the question is. Sometimes trying to picture yourself there - in the question - helps. Also, another hint that may help is that when you read the question - read the question first - don't look at any choices - just read the question - and think of what the question is asking, think about the disease or problem - such as if its for anatomy, think of the anatomy - in the question - and start to recall info you were taught about the disease, anatomy etc... review it for a moment or two...then look at the choices. Also, always remember ABC (airway, breathing circulation) and maslow's hierarchy of needs - those two things can often help you prioritize your answer...they are priorities (what is important)...gjudy

Thanks for the great info, that's what I always do when I'm faced with a question. I always think, ABC's, Maslow's, assess before action. Hey one of my instructors at PN school was named Judy....hmmmmm.

[gjudy]

Hmmm...not me - my only trip to Brooklyn was an Sept 10, 2001...

[BetterMeRN]

Hmmm...not me - my only trip to Brooklyn was an Sept 10, 2001...

No, actually she lived in New Jersey.

[anjoone1]

lol thanx for your guidance. muchly appreciated

[Hydakins]

I know that one thing that messes students up is that they read more than what is in the question. DO NOT read into the question. If it doesnt say it, dont consider it. You can create a whole other situation that is not what is being asked about. Read ONLY what is on the paper/screen.