Hfcc 221 Final!

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How do you all feel about the final? I passed the final and the course with a coveted B but I and many of my classmates in section 3 felt that it was a brutally hard exam. I am scared to see how many students won't be there this week when 222 starts! And what is the rational behind not letting us review it? I think there would be alot more contested questions and they don't want to deal with that! And 2 lousy IA's! We are all quite bitter about it and feel that it did not reflect what we learned! What say you?

Specializes in ICCU - cardiac.

14 FAILED IN SB'S CLASS BETWEEN HER 2 SECTIONS!!!!! THEY LOST THEIR CLINICAL PLACEMENT AS WELL! AND THE OTHER SECTIONS LOST AT LEAST 5!!!! I know of ppl who just graduated in May and said they don't remember the final being this hard or any math problems so I think they rewrote this test! My instructor said 221/222 are a check to see how well you will do on the NCLEX so keep that in mind. 222 is not easier than 221 so don't wane in your studying! 8 more weeks, we can do it! Keep your eye on the prize!

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Wow! Sounds tough! I can't believe that many people failed! I took this year off because I just had my baby boy, but it sounds like I should start studying NOW! LOL! Guess I will have some of my '09 classmates in class with me next year? I am so happy for you guys that passed! Keep it up! Not much longer!

What would you say are the most areas to focus on? Or the hardest, I should say? I want to start on my reading. :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Just start reading the entire Lewis book...since that's basically what they are testing on ha. Plus there big on labs this year.

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Big on labs, meds, diagnostic test and priority. Cardiac is probably the most involved. There are a TON of meds you will need to know. They will not give you the drug category name on the exam so you will need to know the name, action, side effects and nursing implications for each drug.

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Specializes in ICCU - cardiac.
Wow! Sounds tough! I can't believe that many people failed! I took this year off because I just had my baby boy, but it sounds like I should start studying NOW! LOL! Guess I will have some of my '09 classmates in class with me next year? I am so happy for you guys that passed! Keep it up! Not much longer!

What would you say are the most areas to focus on? Or the hardest, I should say? I want to start on my reading. :)

The tests are more analysis and application combined with labs, meds, S/S, patho and nursing interventions. The cardiac was a bust! Don't let us scare you, the final was just not expected. You will be fine, just STUDY!

Enjoy your time off with your baby!

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Amybeth- I have been meaning to PM you back from yours a long time ago. I never notice my inbox blinking. LOL!

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