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I have the books if you want. Do you know who the professor is?

I passed! =)

Hang in there. We are almost done! @ironbound did you get a micro class? I heard spring is booked up as well.

@ironbound keep checking cunyfirst a few times a day for an opening since someone may drop the class. Ps. There are two winter Bio 51 classes

Yup! Thanks for your tips and advice so far. We're hanging in there=) Nur 18 Exam #3 Ati exam Nursing 17 exam 3 Final for both classes

It was definitely challenging! But I did ok. Some questions were way ahead of us..

Yup yup! I'm not banking on anything

Thanks @nursingstudentjess. Is it really mostly meds? A nur18 repeat student told me that they were hyped about the meds and there were only like 3 questions etc.

Am I missing out on something? can you share it with me as well?

HFA is the new MDI (metered dose inhaler). I think it was discussed in both chapters- oxygenation and medication. In regards to the test...I highly doubt you need to memorize all the meds! (though I can't be 100% sure). I think we need to know the drugs, their uses, implication and the important nursing considerations/actions. It's virtually impossible to remember all the meds. After a while of clinical experience, you will start to be more comfortable with the drugs. For example, Digoxin: -used to slow the heart and make it pump more efficiently -nurse needs to monitor heart rate etc. -lab value consideration and when to hold the med. etc. etc. etc. ps. Im also freaked out! but I'm trying to stay calm.

@Futurenurse1993I the HFA/MDI is in the oxygenation chapter. And pulse oximetry is part of the vitals assessmant.

Thanks! The test was much simpler than expected. There was one question that need lab value info. I made an educated guess and it was right:) of course I will start to get familiar and eventually memorize the values, I just realized late that we would need to refer to it. Btw, the worst part of the test are the 'check all that apply' questions. Get 3 right and one wrong...and the whole question is wrong...bummer

@nursingstudentjess thanks. Quick question-I saw questions on ATI that referred to lab values. Is the list to be memorized?

Yup, loads of info to read. Mostly all of it we have to read and teach ourselves. They barely touch on major topics that are important. The allure of the program is just that- an allure. It's kinda lame, unprofessional, and disorganized. Plus, some of the professors gotta go!

Thank you

Hi, I just started nursing school and I'm very overwhelmed by the reading material. I'm looking for books that can prep me for tests. I'm specifically looking for books that use NCLEX style questions, such as critical thinking and application. I would prefer something with more question and less review. Also, which apps are suggested? Any other study guides and tips are also welcome! Tia

It's a combination of both the vocabulary and the reading comprehension. You can't study the whole dictionary and you can't improve reading comprehension so quickly. English is a buildup skill from when you are young. But you definitely can practice. There are some great apps. Gre and SAT ones should help. But most importantly, TIME yourself! I used to freak out about the science section, specifically the physics and chemistry ( we had to take a prep class which was combined physics/ chemistry, which was hell), but it was so not hard. The bio on there is simple. They might even throw in some general bio, but don't even bother studying a whole topic ( do read the book though bec. It has a nice brief summary for each topic )for like two or three questions. We were warned about the English and it was true. I scored in the 97 percentile for science and like in the 60th for English. Oh, and if your school offers workshops, you should go- they help!

@ nursingstudentmoe I would like to know that too. We are kinda hanging in limbo...can't plan anything:/

Definitely worth buying the book and doing all the practice tests. Also, timing is important. Math, science, and English have a certain amount of questions per time slot ( can't remember exact but like 80 questions in 60 mins?? For one section. Not each section is exact. Plus they don't grade each question, but you won't know which ones are extra.) Math and science are not hard. English, on the other hand, is challenging. It's hard even for those that English is their first language. So I would say focus on the English. Time your questions. Practice reading comprehension. Where I took my test they strict about the English portion. Must get over a 50 to be considered. Check with your place to see their criteria. Good luck! Don't stress,and don't study the morning of the test- it's not worth it.

Thanks @nursingstudentjess

I did not receive a letter for the flu shot. I heard it needs to be given in to the nursing department with the proof of malpractice insurance before class starts. How do you know that class starts September 4th?

@nursingstudentmoe your doctor should go thru the checklist to make sure you have met the requirements

Is there a nursing group on Facebook for the Fall 14 incoming students? If not, I will gladly make one;)

Do they need to be white?

Do they have specifics for the shoes? Any white clogs are fine? How about white closed crocs?