Published Dec 27, 2013
twindad85
37 Posts
Are the books all that necessary for this course, I am really tired of buying expensive books that I never open?
MBrickle
462 Posts
In this course you absolutely need the lab book and the assessment book but that's it.
Both books provide a set of assessment criteria for both your subjective and objective assignments and it is imperative that you hit on each assessment in order to get a good grade - and don't forget details like mm Hg for blood pressure, bpm for heart rate, digits x 10, bilateral, etc. as I feel the grades for this course reflect how comprehensive your assignment was.
It's easy, just a buttload of writing (essentially copying the book but in your own words).
Good luck!
Thank you so much for the information!
Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN
4 Articles; 7,907 Posts
The textbooks are a must. The careplan book is not.
I agree with this. I just googled for nursing diagnosis info to use in the assignments. Or, I would go on amazon and use the "sneak preview" of the book to search for the diagnosis and see it.
Daisy_nurse
49 Posts
Thanks! I am starting too in a few weeks and was wondering the same thing.
patelbijal85
38 Posts
what are the names of the books please...i still have to order it
I have heard its a lot of work and I am already scared ....
Yes, it is a lot of work. But it's mostly grunt work and nit-picky stuff, such as spelling out every single little thing you assess. Don't fear this one: save the emotions for Research and Vulnerable Populations.
DiRNtoBSN
7 Posts
I agree the books are a MUST. The weekly objective and subject assignments are tedious, and time-consuming. DO NOT wait until the last minute. It took me approximately 12 hours to write it up each week.
Can anyone please leave me a ISNBN no for the books please. Its urgent so that I can order the book before the class starts and receive it. PM me if needed at [email protected]
Thanks
Is anyone able to see the course in Blackboard? I am not able to see anything and its Wednesday today...Class will start from coming Monday...so just wondering