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 Likes
smf0903 Jul 31, 2014 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 Likes
smf0903 Jul 31, 2014 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 Likes
Jenngirl34RN Aug 2, 2014 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 Likes
randa77 Aug 6, 2014 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 Likes
emtb2rn, BSN, RN, EMT-B Specializes in Emergency. Has 21 years experience. Aug 6, 2014 OP, please change your username. TMI. 0 Likes
northmississippi Aug 11, 2014 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 Likes
randa77 Sep 10, 2014 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 Likes
nursebtanner Sep 11, 2014 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 Likes
