Look over the lesson the nursing students are studying. An anticipatory set is an object or message that gets the students interested in the topic. Topics will vary throughout the nurse's education, such as childhood obesity facts or methods of taking blood pressure.
Look for an appropriate item, image or message for the lesson. An anticipatory set is something to attract interest and start students thinking about the topic. Appropriate items vary depending on the class lesson. For example, a lesson about childhood obesity might use pictures of obese children on the desks of students or in the front of the room.
Search for the appropriate item. For example, if the set requires a picture, you might find it online or in the books nurses use. If it requires a specific object, like a blood pressure machine or a syringe, check medical supply stores or the school's affiliate medical facilities.