Is it possible to pass med-surg 2?

KelRN215, BSN, RN · Jan 11, 2016

Of course it's possible to pass. That's how hundreds of people graduate from nursing school every year. At my school, I found Med Surg 2 to be easy, because I had a solid foundation from Med Surg 1 and a great professor. None of us can tell you how it will be at your school.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 11, 2016

OP, it is possible; however you are going to have to find a way to pass...have you spoke to the instructor? Do you have a review book? Have you reached out to peers who have been doing well and understand the material?

There are many materials out there to help, such as The Success Series and Lippinicott and other study guides; also look for ways to reach out to your instructor and talk to her; most instructors want their students to understand the material and to pass-and above all, don't be afraid to seek out tutoring if needed.

Best wishes

bgxyrnf, MSN, RN · Jan 20, 2016

The instructor has the worst reputation of picking stupid details out to put on tests and not listening to any arguments on questions while breezing over difficult material.

I've found that bad reputations are often more a reflection on the opinionator than on the subject.

I asked upper class men for tips and they scared the crap out of me saying it would be the worst semester of my life and half their class failed out

Yeah, upper classmen love to torment the newbies.

I nearly failed Ned surg one

Probably need to troubleshoot that in a hurry and figure out what the problem was.

I don't really have a study strategy which I know is my downfall but i just get overwhelmed with the material and don't know how to start.

Now we've identified the issue.

Any tips from anyone who's made it through ?

1) Flashcards

2) Study for short periods of time throughout the day

3) Prioritize you studies above everything else

4) Don't waste time studying things you already know

5) Case studies are fantastic

6) Always think: Patient safety, patient privacy, and Maslow's hierarchy of needs

CrisV · Feb 9, 2016

I passed Critical Care/Med Surg 2 with an A. The biggest tip I can give is study from ATI if your school uses it, the ATI medsurge book covers all basics that you need to know, and can apply to any situation.

Pay attention in class, she may breeze over info but there may be stuff she harps over. Learn mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, hemodynamics monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and dialysis in depth for sure. If I can pass it, you can too!

Kuriin, BSN, RN · Feb 12, 2016

MedSurg and Maternity always trip students up because the information is so complex. MedSurg 2 should be somewhat easier because it feeds off of MedSurg1 and you have the foundations in place. It will be hard. But, put the time in to study and you will hopefully do fine.

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · Feb 25, 2016

It makes no difference what "stupid details" the professor puts on the test..you are required to pass the class. You "don't have a clue how you will pass". That is ok..nursing is not for everyone. Referring to "stupid details"...who is determining what is "stupid"? You? Are you the expert on what should be asked on an AP test? If you do not feel the instructor is capable of teaching the class then you need evidence to support your argument to the administration. Telling the Dean the tests have "stupid details" may not be effective.