Preparation recommendations??

Dynas12180 · Feb 11, 2011

Hi! congrats on getting into a program! I am 4 months away from completing an lpn program and the one thing that i think would have been helpful to study beforehand is medical terminology and abbreviations. I wouldn't go nuts on the abbreviations though, just learn the common ones. Other than that just make sure you dont totally forget all of the a&p your learned (if you've already taken that). Good luck and when you start just remember to relax and take one day at a time. :)

tokidokifantasy · Feb 11, 2011

get a test success book, get used to questions that have all answers correct and choosing the best answer using nursing process. abbreviations don't hurt, start reading your textbook early. You will love the first semester!! =)

ImThatGuy, BSN, RN · Feb 11, 2011

Know physiology. Its rather apparent which people in my class learned it and which didn't lol.

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Feb 11, 2011

Test Success or an NCLEX test guide. You'll find helpful hints of how to answer test questions. Keep your A&P text book(s) as your nursing books won't go into as much detail...... the authors assume you know the stuff. If you can get books ahead of time, read up on doing physical assessments. Practice head to toe assessments on anyone that will allow. A stuffed animal or doll will usually suffice.

SkiMama · Feb 11, 2011

Thanks for the tips, I appreciate it! I feel good about term and physio, but will definitely review. I have a couple of NCLEX flashcard apps on my phone and will definitely get a test book. I just ordered the nursign dx handbook, so it sounds like I am on the right path :)