Well, yesterday was graduation. I completed the LPN program. Very happy, but now I have to work haha.
I wanted to give some advice to all those who will or just starting nursing school.
1. Don't ever give up. It may seem overwhelming, but you can do it.
2. Don't get behind.
3. Stay ontop of your reading - don't go too far ahead, it tends to all run together. Just read what you will be going over, then, re-read the same thing after class.
4. Invest in highlighter stock. :rotfl:
5. Make friends with you instructors - I'm not saying to be a "suck-up" or "teachers pet" but it helps them see that you really care.
6. Study 1x a week with someone or a group, if possible. But make darn sure that person is reliable and will actually read the material.
7. Study/go over old tests 1x a week. It helps things sink in.
8. Did I say "DON'T GET BEHIND" (hint)
9. Try some study methods - write notes while in class or bring a tape record to take notes at home (I had a problem with spending too much time taking notes IN CLASS I would sometimes get lost) or write notes at home after re-read material learned in class, or HIGHLIGHT. (I would highlight material I thought was important -which was mostly everything and highlight in a different color what was said during class.
10. Don't expect too much out of your classmates. Many are just out for #1 - themselves. Help them if they need help & want it, just don't always expect the same from them. (I learned this the hard way - I was told I expect too much from people).
11. Oh, yeah - Don't get behind. :chuckle
These are some of the few things that I have learned over the past year. I just wanted to pass on what little/good/bad advice I could for you guys/girls. Hope it helped alittle.
Best of luck to you all & remember "You can do this"
haha.