Ivy Tech Spring '10 Nursing Program Students

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Hey guys here is a new thread, now that we've started the program and aren't 'hopefuls' anymore!!

Did the powerpoints for the Nutrition lecture ever get posted to blackboard? I haven't checked yet.

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The nutrition notes were posted.

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Specializes in Neurology.

Peeking in to say hi! Nice thread we have here :)

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Hi guys! Just checking out the new thread. Thanks for starting this one Chris. I need a chill pill right now..so much anxiety for this exam tomorrow. I've studied a lot so I should be fine, just doing my normal "freak out" session before test day. Good luck everyone... I'm sure we're all gonna do great. :heartbeat Remember we don't have lab tomorrow so no uniforms to sport. Is anyone practicing b/p yet? I borrowed a cuff from a family member who's in the medical field and been practicing.

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Specializes in Neurology.

I started trying to practice BP and let me tell ya I stink! That silly screw just doesn't want to turn "just right". Practice makes perfect right??

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Yay--a new thread! Thanks Chris!

I have practiced BP a few times on my hubby. He manages a home healthcare office, so he brought me a cuff from their storage room. Nobody else was using it, and I knew I could put it to good use! I also took my stuff to my neighbor's house b/c he's a paramedic, so he "checked my work" to make sure I didn't practice the wrong way.

As for the exam tomorrow, I am starting to get a bit nervous--especially since it's the first one. I'm also a bit excited for it because at least afterwards, I'll have a better idea of how I really need to be reading these chapters and preparing for future exams. I think there's just so much unknown right now b/c I've never done any of this before and it scares me that I'll study the wrong stuff or something. I am going to go over my lecture notes tonight and do the end-of-chapter questions for all of the assigned readings. I've read all of the assigned chapters, so hopefully the combination of those 3 things will prove successful!

I got a 10 on my first lab quiz (asepsis) and a 9 on my vitals quiz (missed an easy question--stupid mistake on my part!). It's funny how much time 10 minutes really is. I ended-up with almost 8 minutes to spare and I kicked myself for rushing and not taking the time to check the one answer that I was unsure about (the one I ended-up missing!)

Well, good luck on your first exam, everyone!! I hope we all do really well!

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I missed one on each of the two quizzes, stupid mistakes. I didn't have anywhere near 8 min left though--I'm the type who tries to check and doublecheck everything against the textbook and that takes time finding the right pages/info.

Are there quizzes in Fundamentals somewhere that I'm not aware of? The syllabus says there are 40 pts for "Quizzes, unannounced quizzes, and activities" or something like that. I don't see any blackboard quizzes anywhere.

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I need to get a BP cuff. I have an electronic cuff here at home but that obviously doesn't help me practice on a manual one! I think that they should make having a BP cuff part of the supplies list, not just optional.

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Umm I hope everyone is prepared for me to stalk them in here as well :devil: I swear...I am going to take notes on what to expect ;) Good luck tomorrow guys!!

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Specializes in MICU - CCRN, IR, Vascular Surgery.

Good luck on the first exam everyone! I'm sure you'll do fine! :)

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Thanks Kgle and Lennon!

Kgle, stalk all you want LOL. . . we all know that it is best to have as much info as possible!

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So how did everyone feel about the test?? I was relieved...and happy with my grade :)

Now that I know what to expect, I don't feel as stressed out!!

And um...how 'bout that topic of discussion at the end of class today? Awkward to say the least...

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