Tricks for learning Lab norms?

[bsm03d]

I have a hard time remembering normal lab values - the #s just dont stick- does anyone have any tricks for remembering the different electrolyte norms, WBCs..RBCs..BUN and creat etc. ??? thanks for your help you guys :)

Brittney

[Natkat, BSN, MSN, RN]

This might sound silly but it worked so well for me. I typed all normal lab values in a Word document then saved it as wallpaper on my desktop. So every time I was on my computer I was looking at lab values. Seeing them all the time helped them sink into my subconscious. I don't know if it was this or just spending time memorizing them. I do think it helped. Over time I got really good at knowing lab values.