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The HESI entrance exam is pretty easy! I would suggest the HESI study guide which includes practice problems and explanations for each. There is algebra on the exam. I would recommend that you call the program and ask if calculators are allowed to be used on the exam. I remember worrying about the math portion and later found out that we were allowed calculators. The vocab is both english and medical terminology. I would also brush up on basic biology, A&P and grammer. Here is link to answer your questions: http://evolve.elsevier.com/staticPages/i_reach_exams_assessment.html hope this helps! Good Luck!:)

I see a lot of "older" students using the backpacks that roll on the ground. I also see some ladies using a larger purse that can fit notebooks and small books. However, I think anyone can wear a backpack! Just buy whatever you think will keep you the most organized! Good luck!

I think potter and perry's fundamentals of nursing is an excellent text. There are also study guides that go along with the readings and the best part is that there is a 12 volume cd collection that has videos on it that demonstrate a ton of procedures! It is a great learning tool!

Depending on the school, you will be doing different things. You are normally in charge of only one patient. In most cases you will get report from the nurse, perform a physical assessment, take vitals, pass meds, and help assist with ADL's. Sometimes the opportunity presents itself to do a procedure such as taking out a foley cath or IV. Your instructors will be with you when you do any prodecure and when you pass meds. Do not worry, it is actually really fun once you get into the groove of things. Everyone in clinical knows that you are there to learn. Some great advice that my professor gave me was that clinical is a learning experience, not a testing experience! Its okay if you do not know something!

Here is one for the vertebrae: There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar... (not including the sacrum). To remember this: most people eat breakfast at 7, lunch at 12 and dinner at 5 This is pretty simple but I hope that it might help someone!

It really depends on the school. In most schools pre-nursing students, or those students taking A&P have to work with cadavers. They are quite educational and really give an awesome opportunity to see inside the human body. You will most likely us them when you are learning about the the body's muscles. They really are a great tool, if you do get the chance to work with them, consider yourself lucky!