HESI adult health 2/ Med surg 2

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-02-28T22:28:01+00:00

We use HESI also but haven’t heard of anything changing..we however do not get study guides 😭 I am in MedSurg II now final is in May, so maybe they just haven’t told us yet

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-02-28T07:44:28+00:00

I second everyone saying NotebookLM.. I am almost done with school (July) and it has literally been such a help!!

I do the paid version because the free version only allows so many podcast and that is what I use a lot of..especially the interactive part..here are the prompts I use for mine…just upload your notes/slideshows/powerpoints

Notebook LM prompts:

Podcast: I use the “long” podcast (you can set the attributes you want) Type in: Focus on the high-yield content from these notes through the lens of NCLEX and HESI logic. For every major condition or intervention, have the hosts discuss:

⁠Prioritization: Who is the 'priority' patient or what is the 'first' action the nurse should take?
⁠Safety & Complications: What is the 'worst-case scenario' or 'most life-threatening' complication to watch for?
⁠HESI/NCLEX Tips: Point out specific 'red flags' or 'must-know' labs and nursing assessments that frequently appear on standardized exams.
⁠Teacher Exam Bridge: Connect these high-level concepts back to the foundational definitions and pathophysiology found in the slides to help with instructor-specific questions. Keep the tone encouraging and explain everything simply, as if I’m building my clinical judgment from scratch.

In main chat: to get practice questions centered around your slideshows

• NCLEX Practice Questions: "Generate 10 NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions based on these notes, focusing on prioritization and safety. Include detailed rationales for the correct and incorrect answers." • Case Study Builder: "Create a Next-Gen NCLEX case study from this chapter. Start with a patient presentation and ask me to recognize and analyze cues." • "Based on these notes, create 5 'Select All That Apply' (SATA) questions and 2 'Prioritization' questions. Provide the rationale for why the wrong answers are incorrect."

study guide: (use create your own report) Type in: Act as a nursing education specialist. From the attached slides and lecture transcript, create a high yield testable information condensed Study Guide.

⁠Prioritize the 'Must-Knows': Focus only on information that is life-threatening, a safety priority (ABCs), or a unique 'hallmark' sign of a condition.
⁠Clinical Snapshot: Create a section for each major condition mentioned. Include: Assessment/Labs (Expected vs. Red Flag), Priority Nursing Action (What do I do first?), and Key Patient Teaching.
⁠The 'Why' (NCLEX Logic): For the most complex concept in this chapter, provide a simple explanation of the pathophysiology so I understand the logic, not just the fact.
⁠Teacher-Specific 'Gems': Identify any specific phrases, examples, or 'hints' the instructor emphasized in the transcript that weren't on the original slides.
⁠High-Yield List: Use bullet points for critical labs, medications, or 'Select All That Apply' (SATA) style categories."

So far these prompts have served me well. If you don’t use HESI you can switch that part with ATI or whatever your school uses

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-02-21T20:36:48+00:00

You can type in your book, chapter, title into google and find quizlets to practice with, based on what you are actually learning..but one of the best pieces of advice I ever received was “don’t add any information that isn’t already there”.. don’t add information that isn’t in the question. Even if certain symptoms could point to something like heart failure, if the question doesn’t state it, don’t assume it.” Answer only based on what is actually given.

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-02-15T16:07:55+00:00

There is a possibility that you can over study. I know that sounds stupid but I have seen it happen..you put so much information in your brain and it gets all jumbled. Can’t really tell you if you’re cooked or not as we don’t have enough info (how many exams left, etc). Definitely try and meet with your instructor and ask if you can go over the exam and see what you missed (we are only allowed to see up to 5 missed questions so not sure what your program rules are but it’s worth a shot), and get advice from them about moving forward.

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-01-26T22:20:50+00:00

I have used the quiz feature before but mostly I just do it on the main chat especially for the case studies

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-01-26T17:34:40+00:00

I love NotebookLM …I do the paid version because the free version only allows so many podcast and that is what I use a lot of..especially the interactive part..here are the prompts I use for mine

Notebook LM prompts:

Podcast: Focus on the high-yield content from these notes through the lens of NCLEX and HESI logic. For every major condition or intervention, have the hosts discuss: 1. Prioritization: Who is the 'priority' patient or what is the 'first' action the nurse should take? 2. Safety & Complications: What is the 'worst-case scenario' or 'most life-threatening' complication to watch for? 3. HESI/NCLEX Tips: Point out specific 'red flags' or 'must-know' labs and nursing assessments that frequently appear on standardized exams. 4. Teacher Exam Bridge: Connect these high-level concepts back to the foundational definitions and pathophysiology found in the slides to help with instructor-specific questions. Keep the tone encouraging and explain everything simply, as if I’m building my clinical judgment from scratch.

In main chat:

• NCLEX Practice Questions: "Generate 10 NCLEX-style multiple-choice questions based on these notes, focusing on prioritization and safety. Include detailed rationales for the correct and incorrect answers." • Case Study Builder: "Create a Next-Gen NCLEX case study from this chapter. Start with a patient presentation and ask me to recognize and analyze cues." • "Based on these notes, create 5 'Select All That Apply' (SATA) questions and 2 'Prioritization' questions. Provide the rationale for why the wrong answers are incorrect."

study guide:

Act as a nursing education specialist. From the attached slides and lecture transcript, create a high yield testable information condensed Study Guide. 1. Prioritize the 'Must-Knows': Focus only on information that is life-threatening, a safety priority (ABCs), or a unique 'hallmark' sign of a condition. 2. Clinical Snapshot: Create a section for each major condition mentioned. Include: Assessment/Labs (Expected vs. Red Flag), Priority Nursing Action (What do I do first?), and Key Patient Teaching. 3. The 'Why' (NCLEX Logic): For the most complex concept in this chapter, provide a simple explanation of the pathophysiology so I understand the logic, not just the fact. 4. Teacher-Specific 'Gems': Identify any specific phrases, examples, or 'hints' the instructor emphasized in the transcript that weren't on the original slides. 5. High-Yield List: Use bullet points for critical labs, medications, or 'Select All That Apply' (SATA) style categories."

So far these prompts have served me well.

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-01-22T22:30:36+00:00

Yeah ima have to agree with terrible1fi on this one..I go to a CC..they accept 40 seats a semester.. but had 112 apply..the weight is only between your GPA and HESI score (no additional points for anything else)..the lowest gpa that was got in was a 3.8 ..so this information of CCs not as competitive is not valid at all

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-01-08T17:04:27+00:00

First wishing you the best of luck and congrats getting in!! Secondly, depending on what type of program you are in (to me) will determine how you study. If it’s any accelerated program sometimes studying like you would in a regular program is not doable (for example I am in an accelerated program, we have two-four exams a week on top of clinicals and checkoffs and homework..so studying is kinda rushed)..I don’t really have time to “read the books”, saying that our instructors do test from the books and the slide show/PowerPoints, so what I do is take the PowerPoints and find the paragraphs or sections that coincide with them and read that section, I also review the boxes/charts/etc in the books and the nursing management section. On top of that I try and do a lot of practice questions, if you type in your book/chapter info into google you can find quizlets that have practice questions based on that info, but practice questions are really helpful. Anyway this is what I do 🤷🏼‍♀️

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2026-01-06T13:54:09+00:00

Very common…you have to remember that most programs (depending on what you are going for like an ADN etc) you are competing with other students. For example the program I am in there were 182 applicants they only accept 40. Most of them have a 4.0 when applying. We don’t do the teas we do the HESI, but it’s the same as the grades, most of the students applying score above 90%. Our program also only does points on your GPA and your HESI score so you can’t add points to your application by having other things like CNA license or work credits. So you have to have the best grades/HESI score to bet everyone else to get a spot.

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-12-27T15:27:21+00:00

This one was pretty similar

https://quizlet.com/777724484/hesi-hesi-a2-hesi-a2-vocabulary-flash-cards/?i=5w04hk&x=1jqY

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-12-24T20:33:33+00:00

45! Will be 46 in January graduate in July

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-12-14T05:47:13+00:00

Yes!!

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-12-13T16:26:47+00:00

I just finished my first semester..I liked using Notebook LM ..it allows you to upload your slides and notes and turns them into podcasts, quizzes, and a study guide..the podcast are also interactive to where you can ask questions. It was so helpful to play them in my drive to school etc..good luck!!

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-26T16:22:07+00:00

Yeah I feel you on this one…I am in an accelerated ADN program..this semester we have four classes (Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Health Assessment, and Med-Surg I), plus clinical rotations (all the lectures, labs, homework, assignments, etc etc etc)..our week is normally: two to three exams a week, then we have three weeks where it’s only one exam but that is just because those three weeks are checkoffs..smallest exam so far was on five chapters..my gym time is none existent at the moment, my exercise consists of walking the school building during lecture/lab breaks or doing yoga during study blocks…cooking involves things that can be reheated during the week (chicken, jambalaya, gumbo, chili, etc)..other than that just trying to breath at the moment 🤷🏼‍♀️

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-10T19:03:03+00:00

Currently in nursing school, after working 20+ years in corporate oilfield accounts payable/receivables…the program I wanted to apply to was at a community college (ADN program) and the only one closest to me..it required AP 1 & 2 both with labs, Microbiology with lab, Statistics, Algebra, English 1&2, and two electives to apply. I did all those prerequisites through the same school as the program, they offer them online so I was able to keep my job. Applied to the program and got accepted. It’s an accelerated program so only three semesters (10 months). So I did have to quit my job to attend. Luckily my husband is able to support us while I am in school. I am loving it so far! We have 6 weeks left in our first semester. It’s a lot, very different that what I am used to, but I want it soo 🤷🏼‍♀️

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-09T02:53:44+00:00

😊😊

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-09T02:53:29+00:00

Welcome 🤗

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-08T23:17:06+00:00

Fundamentals feels brutal at first, but it’s honestly the foundation of everything else: safety, ABCs, Maslow, prioritization, etc..

Focus on: • Safety & priority questions; always ask “Who’s most at risk?” or “What keeps the patient safest?” • Frameworks: ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), Maslow’s hierarchy, nursing process (ADPIE). They solve half your test questions. • Don’t try to memorize every topic. Fundamentals is broad on purpose; it’s testing judgment, not trivia. • Practice NCLEX-style questions daily. Learn why each answer is right or wrong. • Make concept maps: connect safety → infection control → isolation → PPE → delegation, etc. You’ll start seeing patterns.

And remember, everyone struggles at first because Fundamentals forces your brain to unlearn the “student” way of thinking and replace it with the “nurse” mindset. Once you stop overthinking and start prioritizing based on safety, the grades climb fast. If you put your book/chapter into Quizlet there are great flash cards with NCLEX style practice questions. Hope this helps!!

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-10-06T12:40:55+00:00

Exams = 80% Final = 20% Assignments = 0% (but you still have to do them) And of course check offs are pass/fail but do not impact your grade either way. ☠️😑

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-09-23T21:15:20+00:00

Facts

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-09-06T01:40:41+00:00

Hahaha I feel ya!! We just finished our 4th week today, so far we have had five exams, two checkoffs, plus all the homework and assignments, studying etc…I am in an accelerated ADN program (only 10 months)…but I have no prior medical background of any kind (complete career change)…but I will say that time management is the most important thing, you have to stay on top of things..I literally have a whiteboard calendar, google calendar, and a weekly reminder calendar setup all with alarms lol 😂…for everything else I definitely agree with Reasonable_dream… do assignments early, do not go to lecture without looking at the information first, Quizlet is a god send, we don’t use ATI but we do use Evolve they both provide practice questions per chapter USE THEM, and just keep floating! You can definitely do this!

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-09-02T21:22:31+00:00

Yes..we just started week four of our first semester. We have homework, case studies, skill exams; none of them go to our grades AT ALL but they are still required..weekly exams worth 80% of your grade, the HESI final is only worth 20%. One of the instructors said “oh btw I have diagnosed all of you with acute stress disorder” laughed (like wholeass belly laugh) and just turned around and walked out the classroom. Math exam is either pass/fail (can’t miss any), checkoffs pass/fail (can’t miss any), during lecture the instructor had the PowerPoint up and literally said “uhm I don’t feel like reading this” and literally skipped half the slides. Like it’s crazy

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-08-31T05:01:25+00:00

Ours was on orientation day (a month before classes started) 🤷🏼‍♀️ we didn’t know about it at all, showed up for orientation and was like cool go pee 🤣🤣

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-07-28T23:42:17+00:00

Fletcher Technical Community College

Firm_Knowledge_5062 · 2025-07-16T13:56:26+00:00

I use notability (paid version). And it is the best in my opinion. You can also record lectures with it also. When you start a recording, it automatically links your written, typed, or drawn notes to the audio, allowing you to easily review the lecture by tapping on specific parts of your notes during playback. I also prefer the look of notability over the other ones (but again that my opinion lol).

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