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Take this (relaxed) time to review your lab values, s/s of common lab abnormalities
(e.g. hypo/hyper's)and, hey, why not work on your tan and squeeze in a long weekend in Florida before the insanity begins?!
LOL

I think you should relax and not think about school. You wont be able to think about anything else soon, so enjoy it while you can!!!!!!

HOLY COW! Where did 2 1/2 months go?! Ok, the last week you have to read, since you didn't for the last 10! HAHA! Good Luck and see you TUESDAY!!!! AAAAHHHH!
ME :>

You should read ahead with the syllabus. Nursing is like nothing else and failing is not an option because it takes a year to even have a second chance. Why have regrets make sure you do everything in your power to graduate on time and still keep a decent G.P.A.

Hey fourth semester SN's I am in the VA for 22 and I have McDo. Any Advice?

I'm taking maternity this coming semester on Mon, Tues and Wed. I'd like to switch to Wed, Th and Friday. Anyone interested in switching with me?

Helen

check with professor lavin, but i am pretty sure she is not teaching that class. in either case it is a very helpful class and will complement your nursing studies.

listen to everything she tells you that's not on the handouts, listen to the lectures again, and read the book, especially whatever she stresses.

Ok Corrine. thanks for asking. i actually posted about it on the announcements page, but i will put it here too.
the care plan workshops will be on 3/10 and 3/24 at 4:00 in M411.
Senior students are invited to come and share their tips and experiences with our new 18 students. Come on either day or both and bring the careplan books that work for you.
if we work together we can all achieve our goals faster.
email me and let me know if you can come.
thanks,
tehila

Theresa,
Can you copy your friend's notes? I am sure you won't get yourself another copy any other way. ;)

Hey Kai hope all is well in Psych!

To all the 22 students: Let's see, know all your lab values, especially RBC,WBC,platelets, K, Na, Ca, uric acid (3-8, if high, give allopurinal),Cl,Hg, Hct,BUN, creatinine, albumin
review side effects of chemo and radiation and how to prevent/minimize them.
delegation - review the questions either on the 18 book CD or the fundamentals success book. remember that an RN keeps the responsibility even if she gives out a job to someone else, don't delegate something with an unpredictable outcome or something that requires teaching, a stat dose, first dose of meds...
review the acronym caution and ways to reduce cancer risk.
all the oncological emergencies- how to recognize and treat them and teach prevention.try to remember the classic signs for each.
i don't know what else your test covers. if you have any specific questions, feel free to post them.
Don't stress, you will be fine. Get plenty of sleep before the test and of course, wear something pink. Don't forget pencils and a highlighter.
Good Luck!!!!

so how was everyone's first test??

I took my first Nursing 20 exam this Monday and I was very confident after taking the exam. Unfortunately for me the answer key didn't agree. I failed !!! I still can't get over the fact that I could fail a test after all that reading. Anyway, I need some advice. How should I study for psych. I need to do very well on the next two exams to dig out of the deep hole my first grade put me in. PLEASE any advice is appreciated.

I'm in the same class as you and I found that what really helped me is listening to the recordings and reading the notes over and over again. Study group can also be helpful but you have to know the material before joining a grp or else you will be lost. Joining a study group can be beneficial bc u can see what others have on their notes and you can hear their explanation of something (in a student's point of view), which is simpler and more understandable. I found these things very helpful for me, but of course everyone's different!

every one needs to find what works for them. for me, if i'm not writing, i'm not listening. i take notes, and record and read the book and then make flashcards of the critical points from all of them. also i do as many practice questions as i can and discuss them with other students or a professor if i don't get them.
good luck!

I guess it comes down to changing my thinking when reading the questions and reading the chapters to understand not just to get it done. Thanks for all the advice.

hey Corrine, how are you. Hope all is well in your first test. I, Kai, have failed the first exam for Nur20 as everyone else knows but just to inform everyone who doesnt.
I am going to be in school in Thursday prob from 8-closing (intended plan) to go over Unit 3 and 4. If you wish to join in this studyship, let me know Monday or Tuesday. Join me in our quest to make it to Nur22. Hand to Hand to graduation. Thank you for your time reading.

Hi Kai,
I also failed the first Nur 20 test but I'm sure you didn't do as bad as me. I even shocked myself. This was the lowest grade I ever got in my life !!! A 25 which comes out to a 62.5%. I am so embarrassed and very frightened about the next test. I just pray I can answer the next set of questions " Psychologically". I hope we all will greatly improve!!!!!

1.c
2.c
3.a
4.b
5.b

1.c
2.c
3.A
4.B
5.B

here are some good questions i did today in a book:
1.A child with a high blood level of lead is started on a regimen of chelation therapy that consists of CaNa2 EDTA and BAL q4h for 5 days. The nurse understands that this combination of drugs:
a. removes lead from the bone marrow more efficiently
b. eliminates lead from the body more rapidly through the urine
c. has fewer side effects and removes lead from the brain more effectively
d. removes lead from the blood more rapidly and increases deposition in the bones

2. Ca EDTA is to be used intravenously as the chelating agent for a preschooler with plumbism (lead poisoning). During the preschooler's hospital stay, it is most impt. for the nurse to recognize that this drug therapy requires that the staff:
a. test the child's stool for occult blood
b. assess the child's diet bec. no "junk food" is allowed
c. monitor the child for adequate hydration and urine output
d. administer the child's meds only at night to reduce the associated pain

3. The primary task to be accomplished bet. 12 and 15 months of age is to learn to:
a. walk erect
b.climb stairs
c. use a spoon
d. say simple words

4. A mother tells the nurse that each morning she offers her 24 month old son juice and he always shakes his head and says, no. she asks the nurse what to do, bec. she knows the child needs fluids. The nurse suggests that the mother:
a. distract him with some food
b. be firm and hand him the glass
c. let him see that he is making her angry
d. offer him a choice of 2 things to drink

5. When evaluating a 3'yr. old's developmental progress, the nurse should recognize that development is delayed when the child is unable to:
a. copy a square
b. hop on 1 foot
c. catch a ball reliably
d. use a spoon effectively

6. The nurse observes that a 4 yr. old is having difficulty relating with the other children in the playroom.The nurse understands that it is normal for this age child to:
a. engage in parallel or solitary play
b. be almost totally dependent on parents
c. exaggerate and boast to impress others
d. have fierce temper tantrums and negativism

7.The average 5 year old is incapable of:
a. tying shoelaces
b. abstract thought
c. making decisions
d. hand-eye coordination

8.The problem of CF is sometimes first noted by the nurse in the newborn nursery bec. of the infant's
a. excessive crying
b. sternal retractions
c. increased HR
d. abdominal distention

9.Following a tonsillectomy, the nurse suspects hemorrhage postoperatively when the child:
a. snores noisily
b. becomes pale
c. complains of thirst
d. swallows frequently

10. The nurse should observe a child with AGN primarily for:
a. polyuria, high fever
b. oliguria, hypotension
c. dehydration, hematuria
d. hypertension, circumocular edema

11. When planning nursing care for a 5 yr. old with AGN, the nurse realizes the child needs help in understanding the necessary restrictions, one of which is:
a. daily doses of IM penicillin
b. a bland diet high in protein
c. bed rest for at least 4 weeks
d. isolation from other children with infections

12.The foul smelling frothy characteristic stool in CF results from the presence of large amounts of:
a. undigested fat
b. sodium and chloride
c. semidigested carbs
d. lipase, trypsin, and amylase


Answers: email me if you want any rationales:
1.c 2.c 3.a 4.d 5.d 6.c 7.b 8.d 9.d 10.d 11.d 12.a

Hi. Wow, today's Nur 20 exam was really something. I passed but thought I could have done better. (self attribution error. :)
Anyway, any seniors here who can give me tips for Exam#3 (eating disorders & chem. abuse) and the Finals? Is it practically same sort of questions from what we had so far?

i can come in on friday morning around 9:30 for an hour or so. if anyone is interested, let me know
tehilas@verizon.net

Hi, everyone. this message is specifically for those taking Maternity nursing now (meaning you've already taken PEDS) I procrastinated and just recently ordered my book thru Amazon.com it's scheduled to be delivered sometime in THE FAR FUTURE (April 23-May7 I Kno Stupid of me to wait so long). So my question is if there's anyone out there willing to loan me their PEDS book until mine arrives so i'm not too far behind....Thanks much!!!
Contact Info: 347 276 1930 Email: SSimpson84@aim.com Lecture: Mon 9:10-1:40, Wed 3:00-5:00

just courios hw is the program there? because i am thinkin of transferin there in the fall

WELL BREEZED THROUGH PSYCH WITHOUT A PROBLEM BUT HERE I SIT FAILING ONCOLOGY/NEURO. THE SAD THING IS I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY. I READ THE CHAPTERS, TRIED TO MAKE SENSE OF THE POWER POINTS, READ MY NOTES AND THEN DREW A BLANK ON THE LAST TWO TESTS. I ACTUALLY THINK THEY WERE TO EASY WHICH SCREWED ME UP. I ONLY HAVE A 72 AVERAGE AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO DIFFERENTLY TO ENSURE SUCCESS. THE WORST PART IS MY CLASS IS DOING GREAT. THERE ARE EVEN 5 OR 6 PEOPLE WHO AT THIS POINT ARE GETTING AN A. CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE AND HELP ME REGROUP SO I CAN GET CLOSER TO MAKING MY DREAM OF BEING A NURSE A REALITY. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

Im curious to know when will we find out the results of nursing club elections.

my opinion is that you are better off reading only the text books, not any review books. the info in them is sometimes slightly different and only your text is a reliable source of info for your tests. i would start reading (do you know what u are having first?) and for psych i would do questions in the purple reviews and rationales book. also, get an nclex style book or cd and do questions on med surg as a good review for 22.
good luck. although i am graduating, i will still be availablr to answer questions. feel free to email me,
tehila

Im trying to find the date for the last clinical in fall 08. Where can I find the syllabus for 22/20? I looked on Blackboard but cant find it.

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I'm currently a nursing 21 student and last semester while I was in nursing 18 I used the book called Fundamentals Success by Nugent as a study guide when reviewing for my exams. I would like to know if anyone can recommend a similar book to it for Nursing 21 which contains study questions for the topics covered this semester please.

Nursing 21 students.
Don't forget that your textbook comes with a CD and a website you can access that has great practice questions on them and your textbook also has a studyguide book that can be purchased seperately.This book tests you on the content of your textbook and even more important the BOXES in the chapters that you should be paying close attention to.

Hi, i am selling all of my nursing textbooks. if anyone is interested please contact me at vernnie24@yahoo.com. i have my textbook from fundamentals---maternity. i also have micro bio book.

Yes. Read the book. it helps a lot. all though the lecture gives you all the required info. reading the book allows you to connect all the dots for yourself. and it brings you a lot of confidence you will need when taking the test. Don't worry it is not so hard don't get psyched out by what others might say because that is what happened to me and I failed the first exam. Just study and you will do fine.

is there any books u recommend for nursing 20 and 22 students which contains questions to review for the exam?

Hey Janine I don't know what part you are up to but when you do study try to remember how you are going to handle the patient in a certain situation I.E. a naked manic patient must be guided back to their rooms D/t flight of ideas where as the depressed one can be told to get dressed

help!Does anybody no wat da pasing score is for the nln exam.just got my grades and i have no clue!suck!