Ok, Nurse-student wannabes...I am on study break and decided to give you an idea of what is in the course packet and what must be done before next Tuesdays test (9/23)...
I encourage others to share as well....
From the Fundamentals of Nursing book...read the following long, boring chapters...25,24,32,27,42,26,15,30, Table 15-1, 15-2
From the Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide read Ch. 25,26
From the Interpersonal Relationship book read Ch. 23
Pharmacology - read Chapters 1-5
Pharmacology Study Guide - just read the whole book...
Do a math pre-test - Dosage Calculation on WebCT. No credits will be given. Know all math equivalents.
View Computer Modules in the computer lab - Modules 2,4,6,8: length - 3 hours
From the Health Assessment Book read Ch 14,15
Read 2 articles on documentation from a nursing magazine and prepare to discuss in class.
Turn in paper to instructor on why you want to be a nurse.:chuckle
Begin to review 100 prototype drugs from the Drug Guide book, preferably Mosby.
View Asepsis Video before class, and prepare to discuss...
Review all course objectives from the above.
vitals signs checkoff in the Skills lab - Tues.
Friday - clinicals orientation, must wear uniforms.
My husband just stopped by and asked me if I was busy......:roll
Last Spring semester, I took Chem, A & P II, Nutrition 223, and English 102 and made it through. I thought that was a load of classes, then I hit nursing school. It's not that it's "harder" per se, but that you have to learn to rethink the way you take test and the way you study. It's not about just knowing it, it's about knowing WHAT TO DO with it. I had a very difficult Anatomy professor and am actually very thankful for it. He would have us do drug cards every week and our cadaver lab practicals were challenging. But I'm very glad because in a way, he prepared our class for what we would be experiencing once in the program.
I have a difficult Anatomy teacher right now too. I just made a 77 on my first test which is upsetting for me because I'm a 4.0 student. You think I should just stick it out because it will prepare me for nursing school much more (if I get in for the spring)? If I do my GPA won't a be a 4.0 anymore.
LilRedRN1973
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Cynthiann,
Last Spring semester, I took Chem, A & P II, Nutrition 223, and English 102 and made it through. I thought that was a load of classes, then I hit nursing school. It's not that it's "harder" per se, but that you have to learn to rethink the way you take test and the way you study. It's not about just knowing it, it's about knowing WHAT TO DO with it. I had a very difficult Anatomy professor and am actually very thankful for it. He would have us do drug cards every week and our cadaver lab practicals were challenging. But I'm very glad because in a way, he prepared our class for what we would be experiencing once in the program.