So I recently graduated from nursing school in May of 2008 and took my boards on August 14th of this month and passed. I have been reflecting on the past couple of years about how life could have been so much different if someone would have told me......
*Before Nursing School get an NCLEX review book and read every detail, use it constantly as a reference and study guide through school.
*No matter how much notes the instructor prints...the important thing to understand is nursing process, assessment and implementation: assuming you have the general knowledge down.
It's ok to ask questions because at the end of the day and at test time, all that matters is that you have understood the concept.
Don't be afraid to get help for test anxiety. Sometimes Prozac can make a wonderful difference.
Life doesn't stop while in school, and your friends won't understand why you have to study all the time, but you can and will pull up your boot straps because you will surprise yourself with hour much courage you have within and just how much you want "it".
Savor the challenging moments and always always always think before you act or speak.
Please add what you wish someone would have told you.....:typing
