TRACY CLINICAL: With the rising costs of gas, it would be really great if we could carpool to clinical for the next 3 weeks. I would be happy to coordinate/schedule if any of you would like to participate. Please contact me either at school or email: rdeyoung585@students.deltacollege.edu.

Good luck everyone on your phys. exams tomorrow and your exam on thurs!
Bonnie

Message for Robyn

I hope you get this...
Just wanted to let you know I got some nursing shoes tonight, so you don't need to bring your tomorrow. Thanks so much for the offer though!! Take care,

-Lisa

Physical Assessment Website

I found this site that might be helpful. Their assessment is a little more indepth but it does show some pretty neato pictures of abnormalities a nurse might see while performing the assessment.

Also there is a list of commonly used abbreviations that might be helpful!

http://medicine.ucsd.edu/clinicalmed/introduction.htm

See y'all at 1pm!

-lisa

Study group???

I am looking to join a group, or start up a new one.

Any thoughts? Or groups that want another person?

=o)

Practice Docushare Questions

I noticed that all of the past docushare postings by Richard have been deleted. I am going to start going through my old files and try to find all of the practice tests that he had posted. I saved a lot of them in my documents folder. It will take me awhile to get them all done because they need cleaning up. These practice tests will give you a feel for the kind of questions Richard puts on his tests in N1 and N3. Many of the questions were used on his tests. I will be back dating all of them for April 13, 2005. Go to our website deltarnstudents.blogspot.com , click on the April 2005 archives, and scroll down to April 13. They will all be back to back. This will be the magic date for all past docushare practice tests. I will still repost them as links in the test practice post under their categories. Hope this helps.

Study Session Today Monday 5-6pm
See you there
Caralee

Hey guys its monday dont forget to take a look at the NCLEX question site and review this weeks question!
www.learningext.com

The Cd that came with the fundamentals of nursing is a great review and study tool. We paid for it so lets use. Review questions helps me focus on things that I missed or didn't pay close attention to the first time I read a chapter.
Take a look when you guys get a chance

Hi guys,
Does anyone recall if this was a test question??
Which of the following is an appropriate intervention to maintain the respiratory system of the immobilized client?
a) turn the client every 4 hours
b) maintain a maximum fluid intake of 1500ml per day
c) apply an abdominal binder continuously while in bed
d) Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer
I'm actually refering to the quiz we took on thursday

TEST PRACTICE
We have posted a lot of test practice questions since we started in the Spring. I am putting all of the links that have been posted so far for test practice, in one place. I want to get the tests organized so you can find them easier and retake later without having to look through all of the archives. You can use these to practice for your NCLEX too.

TEST STRATEGIES
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-strategies.html

FUNDAMENTALS
http://deltarns2007.blogspot.com/2005/08/more-questions.html
http://deltarns2007.blogspot.com/2005/08/hello-everyone-i-have-almost-given.html

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/respiratory-system.html#comments
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/01/new-question.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-turn-back-tide-of-cardiogenic.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-practice-respiratory.html

ASTHMA
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-asthma.html#comments
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/another-question-of-week.html

HYPERTENSION
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-managing-silent-killer.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-loosening-grip-of-hypertension.html

Fluid and Electrolytes
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/test-fluids-and-electrolytes.html#comments

CARDIAC
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/misc-heart-and-med-qs.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-whats-at-heart-of-your-patients.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/right-side-left-side-hf-quiz.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/here-are-some-practice-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/cholesterol-quiz-and-more.html

TB
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/question-of-week.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/01/on-subject-of-tb.html

COLOSTOMY/CHOLECTOMY
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/colostomy-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/colectomy-qs.html

MIXED QUESTIONS
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/qs-for-e3.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/mixed-questions-for-final.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/previous-chapter-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/more-questions.html

NUTRITION
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/test-nutrition-in-older-adults.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/haunting-question-from-past.html

CANCER
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/practice-questions-cancer.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/more-questions-again-cancer.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/cancer-practice-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/more-practice.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/drug-practice.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/n2-pain-and-cancer-practice-test.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-lymphoma-and-leukemia.html#comments

END OF LIFE CARE
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/n2-test-end-of-life-care.html

PHARMACOLOGY
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/calc-qs.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/06/pharm-practice-q.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/n2-test-htn-cardiac-pharm.html#comments

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/test-pharm-vit-b12-anemia-diabetes.html

HEPATITIS
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/qs-from-our-recommended-reading.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/qs-form-shelbas-cirrhosis-article.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/hep-c-and-depression-test.html

PANCREAS
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/cute-pancreatitis.html

LIVER
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/qs-form-shelbas-cirrhosis-article.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/here-is-another-liver-test.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/liver-failure-qs.html

GI
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/orally-speaking.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/oral-care.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/esophageal-and-gastric-varices.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/ibd-qs.htmlPSYCH-SOCIAL-MENTAL

PSYCH-SOCIAL-MENTAL HEALTH
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/n5-karen-ippolitos-test-taking-helps.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/04/psych-social-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-n5-test-caring-for-alcohol.html

INFUSION THERAPY

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-infusion-therapy.html

BLOOD
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/new-one-from-learningextcom.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-blood-transfusions.html#comments
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/practice-questions.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-ch-30-medsurg-qs-on-blood-probs.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-ch-29-medsurg-qs-on-blood-system.html

HIV/AIDS
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-ch-14-medsurg-qs-on-hiv.html

IMMUNE SYSTEM
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-how-immune-system-protects.html#comments
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-ch-13-medsurg-qs-on-immune.html
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-ch-12-medsurg-qs-on-inflam-and.html

NEURO - CNS - PNS

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-assessment-of-nervous-system.html

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-cns-brain-probs.html

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-cns-probs.html

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-clients-with-neurologic.html

http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/n4-test-peripheral-nervous-system.html

STROKE - CVA
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/08/n4-test-different-strokes-for.html

GERONTOLOGY
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/05/new-one-from-learningextcom.html

RENAL
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/07/n4-test-cardiovascular-disease-in.html

OB
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/2005/09/dm-question.html#comments


I will keep adding to this site as we go along through our semesters so that it will always be up to date. If you want me to, I can repost it, or a link each month so you can find it easier. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Any tests that you post, I will also copy the link and add it to this list. It is really handy to practice before tests to see what you know and what you need to study a little bit more for.
Bonnie

Hi Guys! If I read the posting by Richard correctly that $179.00 is for the package of "books" that we could load on our already pre-purchased PDA's. Go to the website for the program that Richard is promoting and check it out. I have to honestly say that Skyscape seems to have our actual books and for a reasonable price!
I think it would be great if Richard could spend a few moments clarifying what he uses and what he recommends for us to actually have on our PDA. I still have not bought anything as I am unsure of what I actually need. Those of you that have already bought things: What have you bought, in regards to programs for your PDA, and what do you think of them?

Mike,
Are we still meeting monday 2-4??? Here's a question for ya from infection control, chapt.33-Identify at least three factors that increase a hospitalized client's risk of acquiring a nosocomial infection. Its actually a study guide question pg 188

Hi guys,
Has anyone getting their PDAs from Richard Sevilla?? The prices are reasonable compared to what I've been looking at on the internet. This whole PDA stuff is a bit overwhelming and confusing to me.....
Just a friendly remainder for Nur 3 students, don't forget to do chapt 13 from the Curren book. And from What I know,there is no exam on monday for Nur 3. Please correct me if I wrong.

Y'all need to check this out!

I found this link on the 2nd semester students blog...it is a great tool for the physical assessmenet exam! It has descriptions and pics too!

good luck!
-Lisa

EDITED: DUH! I guess I should post the link huh?! Sorry =o)

http://medinfo.ufl.edu/year1/bcs/clist/index.html

Mike,
Sounds like you got an "A" in the Nursing Process. For those who still what more assistance, this is a reminder about the Test study session to be held by Fern and myself on
Monday, September 29 at 5:00pm, prior to Pharm.

The skills lab will be open for assessment practice Tuesday and Wednesday 8-12.
You will also be practicing in class Tuesday. If your partner cannot make it, we will hve a dummy for you.

Good luck to everyone,
Caralee

Hi Robyn,
Hope your feeling better soon.

Hi Mike,

Is there any way to get back the recent posts column? It was such a great reference to have on the left side of the page. Also Caralee Bromme would like an invitation to our blog.cbromme@deltacollege.edu Thanks!

Mike, I asked you where you found those diagrams for your notes today on assessment. I am not finding what you told me could you elaborate?

Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns

Hi all!
I am not sure if you are having a hard time finding these in our text so I Googled it! I love that place.

Okay here goes

1. Health perception and management
2. Activity and exercise
3. Nutrition and metabolism
4. Elimination
5. Sleep and rest
6. Cognition and perception
7. Self perception and self concept
8. Roles and relationships
9. Coping and stress management
10. Sexuality and reproduction
11. Values and beliefs

Those would go on page 74 of the study guide.

Good luck with the quiz today!!!

Cher

PDA Confusion

Are you looking for a PDA and confused about which kind to get?
Did you just get a PDA and do not know what to put into it?

This site belongs to Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine which has Recommendations for Handheld Hardware and Software for medical students and personnel. It is like a Consumer Reports for PDAs. They offer advice with regards to user friendly handhelds, tech support and troubleshooting.

http://handheld.medicine.dal.ca/index.htm

Hi guys,

This is for the tue & wed manteca group that just got moved to dameron. I'm @ dameron tue &wed 6:30-1:30. I'm willing to switch clinicals with anyone who wants the 6:30 to 1:30. I talked with Richard Sevilla and his fine with that.
Let me know

The ATI website for finding your scores is ATItesting.com/ NOT ATI.com as discussed in one of the labs yesterday. Then click on the "Students" tab and sign in. There is a menu on the left side and click on "view scores". Pretty easy. Now as to the interpretation of those scores...... (?) !!!! :)

Question: Can anyone tell me what the "story" is about the ATI "DVD's" ? The green note that came with the books mentions them. Anybody know?

Hey guys check out the CD that came with the nursing assesment book

If you are one of the right brainer, visual learner types like me, or are one of those," late night studying I need some more stimulation types "this is a fun and easy way to do practice questions. There is also a section titled," sounds", you can listen to different breath sounds and heart sounds. There is this one sound, I believe it is called stridor...you just want to jump through your screen and save the little barely breathing boy! So be careful with that one! :) smiles

See you all later!

Christine Moles

Attention:

I don't know if all of you have heard, but the Kaiser Hospital in Manteca has decided not to do clinicals this semester, leaving 10 students hospital-less. Mary Neville is working with other hospitals to see what she can do.

I am in the Kaiser clinical group, and this morning Mary informed us of this change. She is hoping to get a 1pm-7pm clinical at Dameron. (but nothing is set in stone yet...but most likely the Kaiser clinical group will be at a hospital in Stockton)

Soooo...my question for all of you is...could/can anyone be willing to switch with me? I would like to keep my clinicals on Tuesday and Wednesday...but could change?!?!? Maybe the evening shift would work out better for you? If you want it...it can be yours!! =o)

Like I said the evening Dameron shift is not a for sure yet...but Mary Neville was hoping that would work.

Let me know if you are interested...you can reach my on here or by my personal email...
lisajanaes@yahoo.com
Or by cell 209-204-1966.

Thanks!
-Lisa

www.learningext.com Every Monday is a new question. :)

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have the web address that was given to us in class. Its where you can go and have access to one NCLEX question a week. I wrote it down but I don't know what I did with it.
See you tomorrow
Fazia

(stethescope purchased) I also have Hushpuppies nursing shoes size 9 --worn maybe 3 times. Leather. $15.00
And, if anyone out there still needs to take Speech, I have the latest book, by Verderber 13th addition w/CD - no writing or highlights, looks new! - $20.00
You can email me directlly at rdeyoung585@students.deltacollege.edu
Thanks!!

If I dont hear from anyone in the next week or so, I'll list the stuff on ebay

Okay...one more link that might be helpful about physiology etc. AND because it had some pretty cool little quizes on it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/

Have fun!
-Lisa

I found this great site that shows the cardiac cycle. The site has an animation that shows the blood flow and also explains it.

Here it is... http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/kw/pharm/hyper_heart1.html

Hope it helps!
-Lisa

Hello everyone just wanted to remind ST.JO'S TUES. WED. clinical group if you want to switch for FRI SAT i'm still willing. call me 209 464-1258

Hey all!
The notes are available on docushare for today's (8/18) lecture.

Here is the link...
http://docushare.deltacollege.edu/dscgi/ds.py/View/Collection-4571 then click on "Week 1 Outline"

-Lisa

Mike I am in thanks!

Hello everyone,

I want to start a thurs and fri study group. It will be from 10am to 12noon on both days. Maximum of six people per group.
If you're interested let me know.
Fazia

Mike & Faxia,
I am on. Thanks so much for your help.
Tami

Assessment and Nursing Process Practice?
I am available to help N1, N2 and N3, through the Tutor Center in Shima 217, on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1330 - 1600. Starting the second week of school. Other times possible if needed. If interested, you need to sign up in the center.

Want to earn while you learn N1, N2 and N3 nurses? You can be paid to be the coordinator and organizer of a study group, through the Tutor Center. Arrangements can also be made for you to get credit if some of your study group time takes place in the the skills lab or other authorized sites too. Check it out!

Hello Future Nurses,
I'm interested in starting a Monday study group, any time between 12-4pm, my house, come prepared to do practice questions and give rationales for that weeks readings. As I post this, it is Monday the 15th at Noon so feel free to give my a call at 476-8271. Happy Monday, Miranda

Thank you for the invite...Looking forward to sharing with everyone!

Does anyone know what books, if any we need to bring to first day of skills lab?

Thanks alot...see you all soon!

It feels great to be a blog user. I know this is another way of communication to one another. Mike, thank you for inviting me to our blog. All I want to say is that I am here for the same reason, to become a registered nurse and any help that I can provide to others will be well worth it at the end. If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesistate to ask. It will be my pleasure to help our group succeed and get to next level.

Thank you
Shran Singh

Hello everyone, congratulations to all for getting in this semester. Thanks for the invite and for starting this blog. Good luck everyone.

Hi there, and thanks for the invite. I will check regularly and see if I can be of any help. Good luck and have fun! Debbie

Hello and congratulations everyone! I am so excited to see you guys off and running so fast! Thank you for the invitation to your blog. You can find lots of links and helps on our blog that you can cut and paste to yours, which can add to your own nursing adventures. You can carry on this new tradition of Students helping Students, by passing your new and improved info onto the next semester following you.
Have a great and exciting semester!
Best wishes and regards,
Bonnie
http://deltarnstudents.blogspot.com/
Click on the January archives to start.

Hi there,
I'm glad you guys have found your way in and are ready to go. This will be a hectic semester for all of us but we could do it. Just one more thing, if you know someone who didn't attend the Eng33A class but is in the nursing program and would like to be added to our blog let me know. You can give them my ph# 477-6250 and they can call me. Enjoy your last free weekend.
See you guys monday
Fazia

Hi Guys,
Please let me know if you got your got your invite. If I don't hear from you then that means that I didn't set the blogspot right. If you have other email addresses let me know so I can add it to our website.
Thanks
Fazia