Scared, this week is cruicial.

[RedneckGrl]

Hey everyone. This week is a very crucial one for me and I'm scared to death. Have final Med-Surg Theory test this week and I HAVE to get a 93% or higher on it to pass and continue on in nursing school or I'm out. This last test is over bowel/GI, abuse/neglect/etc & coping/stress. I've been trying to take every type of test on the internet to help me prepare but with so much riding on this test I'm afraid that I will make stupid mistakes. I AM NOT a good test taker. I can talk to my friends and family about the information I'm learning and such but when it comes to sitting down to take a test then I struggle. Most of the questions are in a scenario type way instead of definition/term type way and it seems like I overanalyze the question and totally get frazzled and frustrated. I can study the terms and material in the book but until I have that testing scenario questioning quiz to take and practice then I don't know how I will do. I want this so much and want to succeed because I've been doing everything I can to keep it together.

Anybody have any suggestions or test taking strategies that have helped you in regards to taking tests and such? I think the parts that get me are when you are given an example like "the patient presents with this, this and this, what medication would factor into why he is at the hospital" Guess I should just memorize every type of drug and what drugs can effect what system. I think just a way a test question is worded can be tricky with the "select all that apply" and "Most" "least likely" etc.

HELP!!

[Dilaudid]

I'm sorry. I don't really have any more studying advice besides what you're already implementing but I want to wish you the best of luck. Stay positive!

[skighler]

I just started my program 2 weeks ago and we have a class called PVR ( practical and vocational relationships I believe it stands for ). The class teaches you test taking skills, study habits, as well as communication, nursing process, maslows etc. I'm very grateful for this class already!