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As someone who struggles with even "simple" math, I agree that learning dimensional analysis makes things a lot simpler and faster while still being accurate! I linked the book I used below. It has tons of practice problems with step-by-step instruction. Also, setting your phone to military time can help you get used to it. https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Calculations-Made-Easy-Dimensional/dp/1496302826

Here is a link to the book I used for review! https://www.us.elsevierhealth.com/admission-assessment-exam-review-9780323353786.html?navAction=jump&navCount=4

It seems to me that when you were in the nursing program, you loved what you were doing, unlike some of your peers. I think that if you were doing nursing for the right reasons in the first place, and going back to the field is still on your heart, then it is for you!

For me, the easiest way to learn drugs is to study them by class (ex: beta blockers) and to know the general information that would apply to that class. I love the CJ Miller cartoons! If you're a visual learner, these will really help with learning common side effects and nursing implications. Someone above me mentioned that writing the information in different colors helps you remember on the test and I agree with this! Best of luck ?

I think the answer is 125 mL/hr. Just do 500 divided by 4

Not completely sure, but I believe this means that the NG tube may have somehow slipped farther back into the patient's airway. It sounds like she means for you to pull the tube back outward just a bit until you see the exit mark again.

Depending on traffic and weather where you live, I think this is doable! ? I used to commute close to 50 minutes to one of my clinical sites, and it was not as bad as I thought it would be. Junior year is tough, but doable! I know it's easy to hear all the negativity and let that scare you, but you will be just fine. A lot of times, I find that the things people complain the most about are overhyped. I know people before me suggested things like spending the night with a friend or possibly staying in a motel the night before; these are good ideas too!

Hey! Congratulations, your first clinical is definitely something to be excited about. I am currently rotating on a telemetry unit as well. What is expected of you as far as assessments go depends on which patient you pick, as some patients on a telemetry floor are actually "non tele" and are not hooked up to a monitor, and others may be hooked up so you can read their EKG but they have what we call "normal sinus rhythm" (no dysrhythmias, their heart works like normal.) So, make sure you look at their diagnosis and base your assessments and interventions off of that. For example, if a patient who has had a stroke comes in, you would want to frequently assess their neuro status (are they alert and oriented x4? how do their pupils respond to light? etc.) Also, since it's your first clinical, don't stress! Not a lot will be expected of you, you're just there to learn and help where you can. ?

I took micro over the summer at a community college and I definitely recommend this. Since it was a summer session, it only lasted 6-7 weeks and I was still able to enjoy the rest of my vacation. However, if the out of pocket cost would be an issue for you, taking micro and nursing 101 at the same time is still doable!