161110 OADN Delta Delta Summer 2016 CapstoneProject · Microsoft PowerPoint - 161110_OADN_Delta_Delta_Summer_2016_CapstoneProject Author: hrmcclung Created Date: 11/10/2016 7:34:17

Summer 2016 Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor SocietyDelta Delta Chapter Capstone Project

Strategies for Success in Lecture, Clinical and Testing

Strategies for Success

• Introduction

• Lecture

• Pharmacology

• Clinical/Lab

• Testing• Testing

• Q&A


Introduction• What is Alpha Delta Nu

• Members

• Purpose of this project• Purpose of this project

• Opportunities

Lecture• Understanding what type of learner you are

• Note taking/recording lectures

• YouTube: Khan Academy, Simple Nursing, etc


• YouTube: Khan Academy, Simple Nursing, etc

• Lippincott – Pathophysiology Resource

• Hinkle text – hard copy

• ATI “RN Review Modules”- online and hard copy

• Memorize Lab Values

Types of Learners• http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-

assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml

• Visual/Auditory learner: You may want to sit at the front of the class to see and hear better. Use lots of


front of the class to see and hear better. Use lots of videos to understand content.

• Tactile learners: You may want to write out flash cards and group activities to reinforce learning.

• Auditory learner: listening back to lectures and have a group study to quiz each other.

Note Taking/Recording Lectures• Do not rely on ONLY recording lectures

• Be sure to take notes during class and stay attentive to instructor content

• Get to class early so you are prepared to start class when the


• Get to class early so you are prepared to start class when the instructor starts

YouTube: Khan Academy, etc.• -www.khanacademy.org


Lippincott Pathophysiology• http://thepoint.lww.com/student

• Use the search bar to look up any disease

• Overview of a disease prior to lecture or reading the textbook

• Includes pathophysiology, signs & symptoms, treatments, and meds


• Also useful for post-clinical assignments

Hinkle Text• Used, older and/or international versions of textbooks can be

purchased at a discounted price

• Can highlight, flip pages, and review important info with a “real book”


ATI RN Review Modules• Take advantage of ATI review modules

• ATI books- Amazon

• NCLEX-RN Mastery/Nursing IQ phone apps

• Earplugs


• Earplugs

• ATI books prior to lecture

• Disclaimer statement

Memorize Lab Values• Memorize your lab values they are the life line in nursing( know your

normal and anything else is abnormal).

• Fluid and Electrolyte lab values: know the range

• Know the effects of mild / moderate and critical values

• Study Tips: Practice writing the lab values every day at


• Study Tips: Practice writing the lab values every day at the beginning and end of your study time at least 2 weeks prior to the exam ( especially the fluid and electrolyte exams). During the test, be sure to write them down on the paper provided at the beginning of the test, just incase you forget you can refer.

• Know your medication peak and trough

Pharmacology• Medication Flashcards

• Quizlet app

• Pneumonics via Pinterest


• Pneumonics via Pinterest

• Pharmacology Success

• Study Groups

• Medication Flashcards• Pharm Phlash- Available for purchase at Barnes & Noble


• Quizlet app• Create a free account

• Quickly type your own flashcards on your laptop

• Easy access to your flashcards on the app at all times

• Ability to edit, shuffle, organize, share, and print flashcards

• Also, search Quizlet for study materials when preparing for ATI exams or lab simulations

Pneumonics via Pinterest


Pharmacology Success•Medications questions with answers

• Also includes detailed rationales

• Chapters organized by condition, e.g. Hypertension or ADHD

• Challenging, nursing-exam-style questions


• Highly recommended for use in Levels 2 and 3!

Clinical• Assertive, professional communication with clinical site staff

• Nurse’s Brain (DocuCare Brain)

• Patient Prioritization

• Concept Card/DocuCare Tips


• Concept Card/DocuCare Tips

• Effectively using clinical instructor feedback

• Lab/Sim

• Check-Offs

Assertive, professional communication with clinical site staff• Get out of your comfort zone!

• Ask lots of questions

• Communicate willingness to help wherever needed – not just your patient(s)

Nurse’s Brain (DocuCare Brain)• Develop your own or find several online to try


• Develop your own or find several online to try

• Organized method for keeping up with all your documentation

Patient Prioritization• Try to determine before you get bedside report and then re-evaluate after you

receive shift report

• May change throughout the day – assessments are key!

Concept Card/DocuCare Tips• Priority Concept – Why is your patient still there?

• Know your interventions for each concept

• Include solid rationale – this helps you learn why the interventions are important

• Discuss your concepts throughout the day with your instructor


• Take comprehensive but brief notes (Nurse’s Brain)

Effectively Using Instructor Feedback• Don’t make the same mistakes

• Don’t miss the little stuff

• DocuCare – side by side comparison

Check Offs• PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

• Be sure to review your BARS more than once prior to check offs

• Knowing lab values and medications is imperative for check offs, clinical, and lecture content

• Take a deep breathe and trust your knowledge


Success During Labs/Simulation• Professional

• Courteous (of instructors and peers)

• Utilize time for practice

• DON’T BE SCARED TO ASK QUESTIONS! (90% of the time the person next to you has the same question, but is too scared to ask)

• Be prepared – all equipment

• Review ATI modules prior


• Review ATI modules prior

• If you are unclear about a skill be sure to seek clarity so you are prepared to perform the skill correctly at clinical

Testing• How to choose what to study when time is short

• PrepU


• PrepU

• HESI Patient Care Reviews

• Study Groups


How to choose what to study• Lecture Notes and PowerPoints

• Review Books

• Depending on content these should be a priority

• Lab Values• Lab Values

• Signs and Symptoms

• Disease Process Definitions/Terminology

• Treatment(s)

• Peak and Trough Levels

• Quiz yourself to identify weaknesses

Strategies for SuccessPrepU• Practice Questions

• Located on the Point http://thepoint.lww.com

HESI Patient Care Reviews•https://evolve.elsevier.com/

• Through Elsevier, case studies organized by body system or concept

• Good preparation for exams, especially when you’re short on time or are not confident about what kind of questions will be on the exam


Study Groups• Learn whether or not study groups are helpful for YOU

• Find 1-2 classmates whose personalities and study methods complement your own, then make time to meet regularly

• Decide on goals before the meeting, so everyone can come prepared

• “Teach” each other, and reinforce understanding, by summarizing information in your


• “Teach” each other, and reinforce understanding, by summarizing information in your own words

Questions???


Questions???

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161110 OADN Delta Delta Summer 2016 CapstoneProject · Microsoft PowerPoint - 161110_OADN_Delta_Delta_Summer_2016_CapstoneProject Author: hrmcclung Created Date: 11/10/2016 7:34:17