[NursingStudent10]

I'm excited, but also nervous about all that we have to do. It seems that we are jumping right into everything. I mean, even with clinical. I have read here that some students start clinical off with just having an conversation with an patient to work on communication skills. Obviously, we're doing much more then this. It will be a lot of work, but an fantastic experience I am sure. And, it seems everyone is very motivated to get everything they need done.

I know none of you know me, but I was wondering if anyone had lab Thursday and was willing to let me borrow their stethoscope for Friday??? I ordered from allheart and have not even so much as gotten an shipping number! It was placed the 15th of August. I'm actually on the phone now trying to reach them, but am on hold for close to an hour now! If all else fails, I will go buy one from the bookstore. But rather not if it's coming soon. NEVER BUY FROM ALLHEART, their shipping times lie.

[kat von b]

Nursingstudent10, I just emailed you about an extra 1 I have. Email me back if you still need it!

[ProudTwinMom]

Hi everyone. I want to hear more about your first week. I am sure you are all busy with just starting but please share when you can.


I had my first micro class on wed. The instructor is awesome, great sense of humor and personality. I have someone else for lab. She seems super nice too, maybe almost too nice.

[Silverdragon102]

Can I please remind you not to post names of instructors as per terms of service

Please do not give out personal information about others. Do not name names where anyone could identify the person in any facility including your nursing programs.

Terms of Service

[ProudTwinMom]

sorry, didnt know that

[shopaholic42488]

how is everyone studying for our first exam??? im a little overwhelmed and very nervous! there is so much...boo!

[kat von b]

I'm just taking it in small parts as we go along and doing the nclex questions at the end of each chapter. I plan on doing the study guide as a good review before the test. I think it's really important that we go with the advice of "don't read into the question" and just relax and be confident that we know the material.

Don't worry I'm sure you'll do great!!

[NursingStudent10]

I've just been keeping up with the reading. I do think it helps a bit for me. Today someone said that an senior told them to just focus on the lecture information and not worry about the reading. But for me, it helps. I like that whether I read it before or after, I know already what is being discussed and what else to expect as it goes along. I really need to get an move on it with those study guides though, especially if they potentially check them! I really do not enjoy doing them at all. I rather just read all day than do those. That is more or less all I've been doing for now.

Has anyone done more than pick their topics for papers?

[kat von b]

I have yet to get mine signed off on. So hopefully this weekend I will at least get the research done. I found out from that library assignment that I'm really bad at APA format!

[tero80]

So fellow STCC nursing students what do you think about the program so far? Honestly, because unlike web advisor nobody knows who we are on here!
i think
-the test was easier than I expected
-the professors are not what I expected (some nicer than I first thought, some more strict)
-as much as they strive for continuity, talking to others, lab is different for each section that meets and so is clinical
-the school is strict on some things that do not seem as important and lax on things that do.
-they were not kidding when they said you needed a good support system, they run it like a business and don't really care (they can't/shouldn't I guess) what is going on in your life, if there was an accident on the highway that made you 5 minutes late, if you are placed in the clinical that is the farthest from your house, etc.
-I feel like I am in highschool all over again some days.

I do love it and I am on-time and haven't had any issues personally, I just feel bad for those who are having a hard time because they worked so hard to get here and invested so much money in books, supplies, pre-req's and I hate to see people wanting to give up already.

Also, how about the test grades, I know the average was an 83 but I have heard some people did really poorly (like in the 50's) so that can bring down the average. Has anyone talked to others to get a feel of how people did?

Anyway, good luck to everyone!!!