Need guidence, suggestions, or advice!

[Lisa1980]

Hey fellow allnurses I am struggling here. I have completed most of my theory exams just have Health Diff 2 & 3 left. Health Differences 2 is horrible, I am struggling. I need advice, study tips, or words of encouragement. I really feel this one is too difficult. I feel very lost with this, it's just too much in one section... not sure if I can handle it. I have the test date scheduled for Oct 17th and have been studing for 3 weeks now. :banghead:

Contemplating on putting the book down and moving on to Health Diff 3.:banghead:

I tried looking at the differences of Hypo vs Hyper and picked out just the different signs and symptoms. But I still can't remember most of them. Anyone know of a good nmeumonic system for the diseases?

Desperatly seeking guidence! :no:

[2CareerRN]

hi lisa1980,

i suggest going to barnes n nobles or whatever you have nearby for a large book store and browse. this is what i did because i had the same issue as you, i wasn't sure how i was going to remember all the diseases. but i found a nursing quick check book of disease and a handbook fro med surg nursing that was easy for me to read and really helped. sometimes the recommended books from ec just might not do the trick for some. there are also some books that have pictures with something like mnemonics as well.

go browse, find what interest and works for you.

good luck!!! :)

[smitty10]

hey there Lisa, don't forget you can also post questions on the EPN BOARD under your specific exam. try to make yourself some flash cards and then make a memory game out of them. you have plenty of time, just pace yourself, you have come this far and you can complete your goals. and remember to take time out for yourself every once in a while. its ok to put the books down for a minute, just don't forget to pick them back up again. YOU CAN DO THIS LISA :)