The "Teach a Student Something-a-Day" thread!

agent · Dec 8, 2003

^bump

I found some great info here. Thanks to the person who posted the link LOL

http://www.unc.edu/~bangel/quiz/testflu.htm

deadend · Dec 8, 2003

Be prepared for pediatric drug dosage calculations;

Make sure you understand that a safe dosage is not the same as a therapeutic dose.

I learned the hard way that even a dose that is not enough for the child's weight is not considered a safe dose.

Flunked that math exam!!!!!!

However I never forgot it

Practice practice practice:rolleyes:

Yellow Rose RN · Dec 9, 2003

Maslow's heirarchy of needs

state that the physiological needs of a patient are priority over other needs. For example: Physiological needs are listed as oxygen, food, water, rest, elimination. Thus, the physiological needs must always be met in order to focus on other needs and oxygen is always the first physiological need and is a priority. If you aren't breathing, eating, pooping, or peeing, then there isn't much need for anything else....

hope this helps

Yellow Rose RN · Dec 9, 2003

Know the physiology of all of the disorders/diseases that your patient has and that you learn. If you understand the physiology, then you can understand what nursing interventions need to be done. Also, as many have said, do not turn down an opportunity in clinical. Seek out opportunities. Know your medications that your client will be taking including route, interactions with other meds, what they are taking it for and side effects along with any assessment needed before administration. Do not be afraid to ask questions in clinical. That is what your instructors/preceptors are there for. NEVER ASSUME anything!!!

Good luck to you

Yellow Rose RN · Dec 9, 2003

Thought of something else...

As you are going through your semesters... and learning the different systems and the disease processes, invest in an NCLEX reveiw book and do each section as you are studying it in class. This will help to solidify the information and help you on the unit tests, as well as going over the information in preparation for the NCLEX. As you get closer to graduation, I suggest doing as many "practice" NCLEX questions as possible. You can never have too much practice on test questions!!!

agent · Dec 9, 2003

^bump

This should possibly be stickied (if we didnt have so many stickied already )

CCU NRS · Dec 9, 2003

Take care of yourself! Most nurses are horrible about taking care of everyone elses needs while completely ignoring their own.

agent · Dec 11, 2003

I dont take care of myself now, so I'm off to quite a good start

manna, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2003

Originally posted by agent
I dont take care of myself now, so I'm off to quite a good start

I can relate to that - if you're anything like me, or I suppose most people who have a "caregiver" sort of personality - you're always putting others needs ahead of your own. And by the time you've taken care of the wife/husband, kids, coworkers, friends, etc, who has the time or the energy left to expend on yourself? It almost feels wasteful... .

Or does anybody relate to what I'm saying? At least that's how it is for me........ :)

agent · Dec 11, 2003

Thats exactly my situation.

Nurse_RaRa · Dec 11, 2003

Earlier someone mentioned that it would be great if a person got CNA experience and it was countered (a bit) with the textbook answer message (which was a valid point).

I am a First Responder - Ambulance and this (EMS) also is a great way to 1) get free learning and experience and 2) give to your community.

My point = any "hands on pt. " experience before testing day will help

I have learned so much from this thread and will be printing it out as well!!! Thanks

Vsummer1 · Dec 12, 2003

Even if you know gloves come in a kit (for instance you are starting a foley) BRING an extra pair of sterile gloves in YOUR size.