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This demonstration of calculating BMI is done using a series of slides. You can skip through stages you don't need. Vivian demonstrates a variety of examples of BMI calculations. If you want to comment or write your own answers you will need to join voicethread (Though this is not necessary) Just watch and practice with pen, paper and calculator)

A 5 minute video demonstrating the basic steps of calculating BMI, understanding the parts of the formula and doing one calculation where Vivian shows you how to use a calculator to do it.

Quiz Game : Urinary System : Quiz on Urinary System #2 More of a focus on the functions

An interactive matching of parts of the kidney and their functions. Practice until you get full marks. :-)

More of the same would be great to prepare us for the exam

"The urinary system, including the kidneys and the bladder, is essential for maintaining the body's good health. Test your knowledge with our quiz for a healthy urinary system."

thanks:-)

brochure for external students - Don't forget you can contact your TAFE librarians for help even when far away. Ring or email the external librarians for advice and resources.

"The Essentials of Care Program is a framework to support the development and ongoing evaluation of nursing and midwifery practice and patient care. It is underpinned by the principles of transformational practice development. This approach to practice requires that all stakeholders - patients, carers, staff and families - have opportunities to participate and are included in decisions about effective care using approaches that respect individual and collective values."

This link was mentioned by Tabitha in the Mon/Wed chat

With Professional Development facilities, Education / Online Learning, Nursing Equipment and Supplies, Jobs / Course & Event listings we are here to make new nurses become great and help great nurses become even better."

this was mentioned in the Mon/Wed group text chat.

"How to draw the mind map: Write the topic in a circle in the centre of a piece of paper (landscape position). For each of the main points, draw arms out from the circle. Write the key words of the main point along each or at the end. Draw smaller arms out from the main arms and write the sub-points that relate to each main point. Continue with smaller arms if you have other points or examples for the sub-points."

Hi Nursing Team - I have highlighted the great tips from the MW team using the highlight tool in Diigo. This will hopefully reduce your reading time - by just tuning into the highlighted sections. Some excellent and varied strategies for Time management - thanks everyone for sharing your ideas.

I have highlighted hints from the team - so you can hone into the strategies. I hope this helps. (A great feature of Diigo)

A short video 1minute 22 seconds demo by Viv on using the word count feature in Word 2010. See http://neinursingonline.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/117/ for use in other versions.

A 4 minute video"How to take screenshots of full pages or sections of pages with the Windows 7 And Vista built in Snipping Tool." Near the end it shows you how you can pin the snipping tool to your task bar or start menu.

Hints and steps on how to use the snipping tool. "You can use Snipping Tool to capture a screen shot, or snip, of any object on your screen, and then annotate, save, or share the image. Simply use a mouse or tablet pen to capture any of the following types of snips: "

In the Wed evening group live class we discussed the 'Snipping Tool' for grabbing key info of your computer screen when you see it. - This site gives you an overview of the tool.

PLEASE NOTE: I would like feedback from nursing teachers as to whether this is an approved product. Sharron shared this site in a discussion... Thanks Sharron! Is an Antibacterial, Alcohol-Free Instant Hand Sanitiser. It is a quick, efficient and easy way to sanitise your hands without the need for soap, water or towels. Simply apply one pump to your hands and rub together until dry (10 seconds). Once you use Hands First, you won't want to use anything else! Please comment below & you can see further info in an earlier discussion topic http://groups.diigo.com/group/nei_nursing/content/hand-washing-info-4466886

Classroom for the Monday & Wednesday group