Hi everyone! I have been browsing a while. :) I am a second semester PN student. I am struggling (passing, but not where I would like to be) in Med-Surg (patho, risk factors, manifestations, diagnostic testing, treatments, nursing care). It is A LOT to remember! Do you have any advice on extra resources to help in my learning?Thank you! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 31, 2014 by smf0903 844 Posts; 14,378 Profile Views Hi there! Well, the way I learned was with concept maps (and yes, I can hear the collective groans of people reading this LOL!) I like having ALL of the info one one page. Plus I can fold them up and stuff them in my purse or what-have-you and have all the info I need to study should a few moments of study time graciously make an appearance :) This is the general guideline I use for them. Good luck! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 31, 2014 by smf0903 844 Posts; 14,378 Profile Views Oh my goodness...I posted a Godzilla of a picture!! I tried to delete the post (or at least the pic!), and I can't get it deleted Feel free to delete the monstrosity...sorry about that!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 2, 2014 by Jenngirl34RN 367 Posts; 4,243 Profile Views A good NCLEX review book with questions is what I recommend. I use Saunders, and have found it really helpful. The online resources that come with the book have been really helpful when studying for tests. Med-surg is tough...I just finished my 2nd med-surg quarter ( I am in an RN program) and am quite happy to be done with them! Best of luck! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 6, 2014 by randa77 27 Posts; 1,571 Profile Views Thank you both for your responses! I have my final for summer semester tomorrow and another med-surg course that starts Aug 20th. I am going to continue familiarizing myself with the info over our break. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 6, 2014 by emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B emtb2rn has 21 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-B and specializes in Emergency. 2,665 Posts; 29,190 Profile Views OP, please change your username. TMI. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 7, 2014 by Shayboo 18 Posts; 881 Profile Views Lol I think hummerlover refers to the vehicle!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 11, 2014 by northmississippi 449 Posts; 13,226 Profile Views what I am loving right now are those little spiral bound "notes" you can buy at bookstore or ebay..the nclex-rn one is great,,,med surg is hard, no getting around it though. pay attention to what the nurse would do first for treatment, it's usually in the book. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sep 10, 2014 by randa77 27 Posts; 1,571 Profile Views emtb2rnTMI?? Not sure how that is. ShaybooHummingbirds actually. :) I wondered when I picked that username if people would think that. But hey those vehicles are pretty sharp also lol. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sep 10, 2014 by randa77 27 Posts; 1,571 Profile Views Okay I found a picture. Hopefully that clarifies things. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sep 11, 2014 by nursebtanner 11 Posts; 1,064 Profile Views There is a great book called straight a's in med Surg it breaks it down and gives five minute facts and then more in depth study. Also the made easy series, med Surg made easy or med Surg demystified also helps 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
