HEALTH ASSESSMENT TIPS | For Nursing and NP Students

[@Triexy]

Finishing up my first semester. I never thought it was going to happen fot me. Stay strong and go for it guys. We can do this!

[@kendrajef7440]

Congrats, Christian. I graduate with my BSN in May. I am excited to start a new journey to becoming an NP later in 2023.

[@glitterinthekitchen]

My health assessment class was 4 weeks long, so intense. Lots of tears for sure. Practicing on your classmates/husband/any one that will listen is sooooo helpful. Excellent video Liz!!

[@NurseLiz]

4 WEEKS?! How is that even possible?! Kuddos to you for surviving that!

[@nubialiset12]

Oh my gosh, I’m literally freaking out, my class is 5 weeks. It’s so intense. Do you have any pointers for this short & intense course?! 🙏🏻

[@glitterinthekitchen]

Nubia Benavides make a schedule and stick to it. Practice practice practice!! You will not have much free time, but you do need to take some time to yourself. It will be easiest to hang out with people from your class since they understand what you’re going through

[@nubialiset12]

Sidney Hamm thank you!

[@gaylegonzalez71]

I love this I too write a script and some ppl in my program had negative feed bk toward it bc they said not ever8in nursing is verbatim....i get that but for me the script initially helps me LEARN a step by step process

[@NurseLiz]

yes!

[@rnnownp6822]

I go to school online so I had to videotape myself with someone..(used my best friend) to prepare I used index cards..broke down every body system...took them with me EVERYWHERE....I practiced on my kids and their lifesized dolls🤦‍♀️ when they were not home...tough but doable...another great video liz thanks

[@NurseLiz]

Whatever gets the job done!!

[@paulines3606]

I practiced on my hubby and my kids! My kids loved being part of it and helping me to study!

[@NurseLiz]

Aww that’s so cute! And helpful!

[@rosasantander6058]

I’m a licensed nurse from Spain. I follow you because of English Language but I should say the subject is really interesting. Thank you

[@NurseLiz]

So cool! Thanks for introducing yourself! Glad it was helpful 🙂

[@XmXm999]

Hi Rosa, is it possible to find a hospital in Europe and work as an English Speaker? Thank you

[@rosasantander6058]

Hello Liz. Spanish nurses traditionally have gone to UK to work. As an American RN, I think that could be easier for you. In Spain -I am not 100 % sure- there are private hospitals in Málaga, Mallorca and Canary Islands where you can work in English.

[@XmXm999]

@@rosasantander6058 Rosa thank you so much for your response I am originally from Europe but I am studying in America right now , I am taking in consideration returning to work in Europe but I’m looking for English possibilities.

[@NycBrandon123]

AHHHH! OMG YES! Tina! You made me actually LOL when you mentioned her! So difficult to get answers/points out of her sometimes!

[@katieschwartz7730]

Raise you hand if you’ve been personally victimized by Tina 😂😂😂 I hated shadow health so much!!

[@NurseLiz]

🙋🏻‍♀️ my friends and I may or may not have made a drinking game out of her 😂🤫

[@katieschwartz7730]

Nurse Liz omg! Drink every time Tina doesn’t answer your dang question you so elegantly wrote out ! 😂

[@lisasmith4192]

Don't forget i-INhuman

[@christyrothchild5090]

Tina, Bless her heart.

[@nomadicrn7674]

She never listened to my education

[@BriaDee]

This came at a perfect time.. i'm in health assessment now and have my head to chest assessment in two weeks

[@NurseLiz]

Fingers crossed for ya!

[@ktbug8a2]

Thank you. I have a lot of anxiety going into check-offs and am having to retake it do to getting overwhelmed. It wasn’t that I didn’t know what I was doing but agh public speaking. 4 columns seems like a better organization too. Thank you.

[@livilulu0000]

As someone who is not a nurse or NP, nor going to school for either one, I sometimes skip these specific videos or don't watch them right away. Always follow the vlogs and insta stories though. Anyway, the point of my comment is that I am an aspiring PT student and I found myself taking notes as I watched this video. I love that I can take some of your advice and see how I can apply it to my own studies in the future. Just wanted to say thank you so much for all the amazing content you put out there. I love how you always keep it real!

[@NurseLiz]

I would imagine your physical assessment skills will be CRAZY good as a PT! So glad it was helpful!

[@kloequixote926]

I'm taking this class now and I'm so burnout 😭 it was harder than patho to me.

[@beverlyables2929]

I think that's the first time I got to be the person giving the 1k like. I'm glad it was for this video. Nurse Liz is so helpful!

[@lisetterodriguez9145]

Thank you for all your tips. Will definitely start the 4 column study sheet especially to memorize the CNs

[@310crazylil1]

I just finished my 1st year of nursing school and passed health Assessment. Wish I would of watched this video sooner lol but we have to do a head-to-toe again in 3rd semester so still helpful. For now, I'm enjoying my summer break and trying to review what I can when my kids allow it lol

[@NurseLiz]

Congrats on passing health assessment! No small feat!

[@Melissa_Knows]

I'm a freshmen nursing student and this week is gonna be our exam week for our finals and I'm trying to formulate ways how to approach nursing lectures and rle effectively , and I'm glad you have this kind of contents. Thank you and God bless you.

[@cyndyv.4664]

Fantastic video Liz. Really wish this video was out when I had Adv. Health Assmt. Even now, it is helpful to me. Thank you!

[@NurseLiz]

glad it was helpful!

[@jarretttaylor4447]

Sormeone is up bright and early to bring us the content we love! Thank you Liz you are and amazing FNP-C!!!!

[@NurseLiz]

Aww thanks!!

[@roxbox40oz]

I have my first vitals check off on Monday followed by a HA Exam. This video is perfect timing!

[@NurseLiz]

Awesome! Hope it goes well!

[@MelissaReist]

Thank you so much for this video! I feel like doing my assessments in the same order helps me a lot!

[@NurseLiz]

For sure! Getting a rhythm down is so helpful!

[@supernatural_slavic_life]

Hi Liz, would you be able to share your notes? I have a campus trip coming up where I have to do focused assessments in person. I created a chart with inspect/palpate/auscultate etc parts but your idea sounds so much better!!! I m afraid I don't have time to revamp my notes. PLEASE!!! ;)

[@yarimorales5908]

I'm just starting this class so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will be practicing on my babies (13 and 19 yr ols)

[@NurseLiz]

Perfect!! You’ll do great!

[@davidfritz1773]

I was just going to ask you to make a health assessment video as that class starts for me both lab and lecture this Thursday. Thank you!

[@NurseLiz]

I’m just a mind reader. No big deal 😂

[@SRODNY]

This is so incredibly helpful! I love these videos, please do more.

[@angelavargas3765]

So I don't know if this will help but I'm transitioning from paramedic to RN I've noticed the biggest difference is our use of pneumonics for things like assessments. I feel like this helps so much and is missing in nursing. For gathering a health history we use SAMPLE-AR Signs and Symptoms Allergies Medications Last oral intake Events leading up to the event Any recent life changes (major changes to diet, excercise, or mental health like divorce, loss of a loved one, etc.) Relative history (familial medical history including if parents are alive and what they doed from if not) We also use OPQRST for specifically pain assessment Onset Palliation / Provocation Quality (sharp/dull etc.) Radiation Severity (numeric pain scale and Sedation Agitation Scale) Timing (both onset and duration) There is also COLDERR Characteristics (same as quality as previously mentioned) Onset Location Duration Exacerbation Radiation Relief There are tons of pneumonics used in EMS, too many to list (ABC, AEIOU-TIPS, DCAPBTLS, NAVEL, DICCCE... the list goes on). Mneumonics have always been a great help in remembering components of assessments (among a slew of other things) and I was really sad to see that there weren't a whole lot of new ones to help out in nursing school. Anyways, I hope these could help anyone out in at least building a framework for gathering a health history. I really enjoyed the video and information and only wish I'd seen it sooner!

[@VivianHart]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! I am going through Shadow Health this semester.

[@jenniferjackson7710]

Liz you are super helpful I am just accepted into NP school and you are most definitely helping me prepare

[@NurseLiz]

CONGRATS!

[@emydan]

Just on right time. Thanks Liz. Awesome.

[@NurseLiz]

So glad!!

[@deandraford]

I have my full head to toe next week...it really is all just memorization!

[@NurseLiz]

Hope it goes well!!

[@chickenkaraage5458]

You are awesome and always telling what I need to hear when I feel like I just can’t with nursing school lol

[@monicam.domingo2247]

Thankyou for the tips!!! So much appreciated.

[@PrettyRyanTravels]

Wow this is an amazing video. Great GREAT tips liz!

[@NurseLiz]

Yay! Glad it was helpful :)

[@lorenarebaza870]

Hands on would be very helpful.

[@Stefenie423]

Just finished health assessment and have my final tomorrow. Please do a video on pathophysiology.

[@NurseLiz]

I have one already 🙂

[@Stefenie423]

Nurse Liz just watched it. I wish my professor gave us objectives. 😭

[@mirandagorkusha4010]

"Corners of the internet" you say? I'm intrigued.. Any recommendations?

[@arjh072394]

Patiently waiting for tomorrows vlog..... :)

[@NurseLiz]

Aww thanks for the support!! See you tomorrow morning! haha

[@robbiewright3168]

1st day of FNP clinical is tomorrow!

[@EzoFitness]

Great Video!!! This video has given me new ideas for my fitness channel! Cant wait to post my next video with this new insight!!💪

[@NurseLiz]

So glad!

[@EzoFitness]

Nurse Liz stay amazing 💯❤️

[@stephaniedussan4093]

Thank you so much for this !!

[@jocelynramirez2989]

Do you happen to have a picture of these 4 columns you just talked about to see how it’s setup on paper? I have an idea but would really help to see an example. Thank you.

[@NurseLiz]

I don't, sorry!

[@SH121008]

oh my I am just starting Advance Assessment using shadow health I am having issues already

[@NurseLiz]

Shadow Health almost did me in. I swore a lot at Tina haha

[@caesarineballayan7240]

Great tips.

[@onekisha13]

Omg, Tina!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I just did my 1st assessment on her last week. She's a sassy, non-compliant one 🤣🤣🤣

[@reneepearl2763]

..."Thanks for tellin' me... (Tina Jones, Shadow Health)". BWHAAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@bikelola]

Ack, this is so helpful! I had assessment this past semester, but I don't remember much. 😬 I practiced on my American Girl doll, Kirsten. I really dig your 4-column approach; I'll have to work on that this summer! 🙏🏻

[@NurseLiz]

Such a good idea! Also, excellent choice of American girl doll 👌🏻

[@dorisbradley1749]

Scrolling the comments and looked at your amazon page, I know I heard you mention it before but which kit did you purchase on Amazon that has all equipment needed...tuning fork etc.?

[@NurseLiz]

I bought them all on amazon separately. There may be a kit now that has all of it! I would get the cheapest one because you won't use any of that stuff again. your employer will have it. The only exception being an otoscope if you need that, I got a nice one and use it all the time with my kids to see whats going on with those ears.

[@dorisbradley1749]

@@NurseLiz Thanks so much!

[@aitch....1588]

thank you so much its so helpful 💙💙💙 from Saudi arabia says thank yooouu

[@brookebarker3789]

What health assessment book do you suggest or did you use? My first semester doesn’t have an advanced and I feel like I need a refresher it’s been a long time since I had anatomy/phys and I’m starting my fnp in Jan

[@tgzmrhat]

This is one thing I am very nervous about in doing this program I don't do with performing in front of people hell I can't even watch those talent shows the voice and so on because I can't stand to see someone embarrassed. I need to get over this and if I knew the people better that I will be in front of I mean it may make it easier.

[@gracegeorge7285]

Lol

[@nubialiset12]

Thank you for this!

[@NurseLiz]

glad it was helpful!

[@kimberleygreenwald212]

So to get ready. Would it be a good idea to do the anatomy of lectureio it’s like 40 hrs

[@fandreia5428]

A you share/sell your notes?!!

[@hrw1936]

@6:03 "My hysteria was preventable."

[@dlovesrcdr]

Hey Liz how are you? Do you have any study guides you recommend for Adv health assessment? Thanks a lot!

[@NurseLiz]

Nope! Just whats in the video!

[@petercdowney]

Remember, never auscultate over clothing or over a gown!

[@nursecollins87]

Nurse Liz! Do you still have your notes? OMG im too late and that would be so hopeful!

[@NurseLiz]

I didn't keep them. They're also so much more effective if you make them!

[@marissamoore5018]

I’m in an ABSN program and have been not giving as much attention to health assessment as I have my other classes. I only have health asssessment two hours a week compared to 20 for Foundations, and four for Pharm. My health assessment exam is coming up in three weeks and I am already stressed about it! I have been excelling in Foundations and pharm, but HA seems to already be a weak spot for me. In terms of hands on assessments for the course I am doing well, but the quizzes are very difficult. Do you have any tips on how to organize studying for a health assessment exam without going crazy?

[@NurseLiz]

I'd base your studying off of the module objectives! Hope it goes well! It's hard when you are balancing all those other classes for sure

[@marissamoore5018]

That’s what I’ve been doing for my other courses and it seems to be working so hopefully the same thing carries over to health assessment. Thank you so much!

[@va2082]

Liz could you make a video on formulating a HPI I have a hard time with that especially in primary care as a patient may present with one complaint but we end up discussing other comorbidities as well

[@NurseLiz]

I can add that to the list! It’s.. always an adventure haha because like you said it gets derailed SO FAST

[@ShelaPearl]

4 minutes already not getting to the point very talkative

[@janelalimocon19]

do nursing student have practicals in taking a bath a patient in health assessment first year? thanks for answering

[@NurseLiz]

you do learn how to give a bath

[@janelalimocon19]

Nurse Liz in what year?

[@NurseLiz]

Janela Limocon the very beginning usually

[@susanherberg1427]

Do you have any pointers on the APEA 3P's exam?

[@NurseLiz]

I didn't have to take that so I'm useless there, sorry!

[@nicholeknight1893]

I'm taking it with pathophysiology 😫

[@adriennedutton10]

I felt like you were talking to me 😭

[@emydan]

I am going to Walmart to find teddy 🐻. :)

[@NurseLiz]

They sit very still and don’t complain 😉

[@jasmineg2503]

😂😂😂 Tina is definitely impossible!

[@NurseLiz]

SHE IS. She magically gets better all the sudden though haha

[@meganflowers9505]

Shadow Health!! It's the worst!! 😂

[@thiseuphoria1]

Disappointed to hear hysterical sobbing is not useful because I mastered that skill in nursing school.

[@Emwe23]

Tina could not understand my southern accent

[@syedaaleezashafqat182]

Yours whole video is just a bakwas

[@shannonl.4422]

What they pair it with?!?!? A friggin PANDEMIC and no skills lab is what they're pairing it with... :/ Glad I am not the only one crying into my books though.

[@NurseLiz]

ugh. I'm so sorry :(

[@shannonl.4422]

@@NurseLiz It’s okay! I suspect us pandemic grads will be a whole new level of nurses no amount of C.Diff will scare us,right? Right? 😂 (First Med Surg clinical in person Sunday!)

[@ShelaPearl]

Too much talking cut the crap

[@dpmommy7008]

LOL everyone knows Tina

[@abuasadhaque5206]

Too much talking not much useful info