Flash Cards
Some Tips
Try to learn 2-3 per day. Read them 1st thing in the morning, on your morning break, lunch break, afternoon break, while cooking supper....anytime you have 5 minutes...start small. Try to learn the top 10 in about 5 days. Then, in the next 5 days, add more...etc.
Know the rights, not only is it a helpful study aid, but it is key to medication error prevention.
Colour each medication with a different colour marker or highlighter or write different
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classification on different coloured flash card. Symbol cues may also help, so draw a symbol next to drug names.
Markers, colours, highlighters are important because we are visually oriented more than we are by written language.
You could also make an audio tape as a reminder and listen to it throughout the day, while you ride the bus, workout, even sleep if that helps you learn. Stick to the basics at first and again try to break it up.
TOP Medications to Know Lists
Here are some links to lists of common medications to help get you started on your flash cards. Keep in mind some of these sites are American and so you may need to look up the generic rather than brand name. You will also find below a downloadable template for making your own flashcards.
Try to learn 2-3 per day. Read them 1st thing in the morning, on your morning break, lunch break, afternoon break, while cooking supper....anytime you have 5 minutes...start small. Try to learn the top 10 in about 5 days. Then, in the next 5 days, add more...etc.
Know the rights, not only is it a helpful study aid, but it is key to medication error prevention.
Colour each medication with a different colour marker or highlighter or write different
http://www.studywheels.com/images/flashcards.jpg
classification on different coloured flash card. Symbol cues may also help, so draw a symbol next to drug names.
Markers, colours, highlighters are important because we are visually oriented more than we are by written language.
You could also make an audio tape as a reminder and listen to it throughout the day, while you ride the bus, workout, even sleep if that helps you learn. Stick to the basics at first and again try to break it up.
TOP Medications to Know Lists
Here are some links to lists of common medications to help get you started on your flash cards. Keep in mind some of these sites are American and so you may need to look up the generic rather than brand name. You will also find below a downloadable template for making your own flashcards.
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Wall Posters
Utilize that top 100 list and fill your house with giant posters. It may not be visually appealing but its not permanent and the frequent exposure can improve your chances greatly. Choose the information you feel you have the hardest time with and organize it by classification so as to be consistent with your learning style.
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Medication Administration Cards
Included below is a document with a template to make bedside medication administration cards
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File Size: | 59 kb |
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