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Thanks! You've helped a lot! I think you're right on with the diffusion limitation...pretty sure that's what it's talking about!

Hey everyone! Anyone who can help will be GREATLY appreciated! I have my last semester Respiratory test on Monday and am still trying to understand a few things. 1) Need explanation on interventions for right & left shift of oxyhemoglobin curve. When/why would you increase/decrease FiO2, rate, etc.? 2) Need explanation on difference between shunting, diffusion limitation, & V/Q mismatch! I know this is a lot...but ANY help would be WONDERFUL!! Thanks so much!

I am a nursing student (about to start OB/Peds this summer) and I am starting a Nurse Tech job in May in L&D. Does anyone have any advice for me?? Thanks!

You guys are the absolute best! With every one of your replies that I read, I can feel my confidence getting higher and higher. And I think you guys are right...the grades don't matter, it's what you take from the class that matters - as long as you pass at least! I'm feeling better about this and I'm coming to the realization that I'll be okay with whatever grade I get as long as I pass and I'm good at what I do. That is truly my biggest worry. Whatever grade I end up with, I want to be a GREAT nurse and know at the end of the day that I'm where I'm meant to be!

Thank you all so much for the good advice and pep talks! I realize that I need to keep my chin up and move on. I think one of the main reasons I put so much pressure on myself is that my sister-in-law went thru the same program (AD) with all A's and then went on to get her BSN with all A's and has now just graduated from Emory Univ (a prestigious school in this state for those not around here) with her MSN and graduated with a 4.0! If that's not inspiration and unfortunately a load of pressure for me, I don't know what is! LOL! I know I shouldn't compare myself to her, but hey, in reality it's not that easy not to! But all of your comments have helped me lift my head back up and I appreciate that so much! I'll do my best to bounce back!

*sigh* I just took my 1st Med-Surg I exam and I made an 80. I am so upset about it. That may sound stupid, but I have made all A's and high B's on every test up to this point (A&P's, Micro, & Fundamentals included) and this is the lowest grade so far...and with it being the first test, I am really down about it. It doesn't seem to be a good way to start. I am frustrated because I know that it only gets more complicated as the tests go on and the semesters go on! Because of this low grade and the pressure I already put on myself to make A's, I have just ADDED to my level of stress and am really sad. I actually teared up in class when we were doing test review. I could always narrow the answers down to two, but then it seemed like a 50/50 chance of me picking the right one...they all seem so subjective. I use every study/supplemental material I can get my hands on, including NCLEX questions, tutorials, study guides, etc. I just don't know how to make sure I pick the right answer. I have read so many test-taking skills websites, etc. I just don't know what else I can do. I know it sounds stupid for me to be whining over an 80, but for my own standards, it's just an awful way to start. Anyone feel like a pep talk??

Thanks for the advice! I will do my best! :roll

What would be your best advice for getting through nursing school?

Thank you guys so much for the input! I now have Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses AND Mosby's Drug Cards. I thought that maybe I should've gotten different publishers to have a variety, but the bookstore only had Mosby's drug cards and I had already bought the drug guide. I will also be getting a Treo before Fall Semester so I should be good to go! Thanks again!

I don't know about the complete series, but I've seen lots of them at the big book stores (i.e Books-A-Million, Barnes & Noble). Hope this helps!

Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum & new to nursing school. I am trying to decide what my money would be best spent on... drug cards (if so, which ones are best?) OR drug guide (if so, which is best?) ...for 1) learning the drugs and 2) for use in clinicals. I'd appreciate any help!! Thanks so much!