Vmolly

I will start the UNLV nursing program in January. We are required to have a PDA for clinicals. Since I just updated my cell phone I really don't want to purchase an Iphone (what most people use during clinicals). They said we can use an Ipad (but it will be too large to fit in a pocket) or other handheld device. I guess some people are using the Apple Itouch as well. I questioned the instructor if students have been using the Kindle and she didn't know what that was. I already have a Kindle and it will fit in my pocket but don't know if it will realistically work for what we have to do during clinicals. I am assuming that we will need to look up Rx and medical information but can I just download the books onto Kindle as opposed to an Iphone? Everyone I have asked already has an Iphone so they don't have any recommendations for other devices. If the Kindle isn't a good tool for clinicals does anyone have any suggestions? With the fees and costs for nursing school I would rather save money wherever I can and avoid buying a product I won't use when I graduate.

I think you should research the various fields available to nurses. If you are considering nursing then look into research nursing with a focus on biochem., nurse anesthetist, etc...

The HESI isn't a difficult test but you do have to prepare properly in order to get a good score. The problem is that too many people use their manual as a study aide and don't dig deeper while they are reviewing the information. The A&P may be tricky if you haven't completed both A&P I and A&P II. I scored 97% on A&P and will admit that I have finished my prereq's so the information was easier to stick during studying. But, I went to Borders and purchased an A&P cliffnotes book. I used the HESI manual more as an outline and then studying every section of the cliffnotes book and diagrams I found online. I never moved on to the next section unless I was able to recite the material without checking back in the book. You may not have covered the detailed material. For example the integumentary system make sure to know appendages, layers and cell make up, cell division, etc.. It isn't good enough to know that there is a dermis and epidermis you have to know everything about the system. I recommend retaking the test and buying an A&P book and studying every section until you can recite it back like an expert on the topic. Because, if the A&P questions weren't even familiar you will have to start from the ground up before retaking the test. Don't be discouraged...at least you know what to expect for next time.