New nursing student (questions)

ImThatGuy, BSN, RN · May 9, 2011

Oh geez the things I could say.

Bob_N_VA · May 9, 2011

You're asking for folks to describe the whole experience of nursing school in one question. You may get better responses by being more specific. On a general note, just start reading threads, you'll start to pick up some of what goes on. But there is also quite a bit of drama, probably most of it uneccessary and more than enough really silly questions too. Have fun.

workingharder · May 9, 2011

It's a years long stress test.

mgrn2b · May 9, 2011

I am a new nursing student and will start Fundamentals of Nursing in a couple of weeks. Your best bet is to read the posts on this site and to use the search engine at the top to find more specific topics of interest to you. This site has a TON of information (at times it can be information overload :eek: ) but it is a GREAT site. I must warn you that you have to have a level of discernment when it comes to reading some of the posts. Just because one person had a negative experience, doesn't mean that you will have the same. So be sure to filter everything, keeping it all in perspective. There is a lot of wisdom within the pages, even in the posts that are seemingly sarcastic. Congratulations!!! See you on the other side.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · May 10, 2011

It is pretty much an endurance test. Your real life will have to be shelved for a while. You will have lectures, projects and traditional teaching then go to facilities (nursing home, hospital, clinic) for "clinicals", or practice with a patient. Clinicals start after you get the basics down, like how to check a temperature. You will stress out if you think ahead too much. Remember, they are TEACHING you as opposed to expecting you to know it already. So take one day at a time.

cgravier · May 10, 2011

Its easy.

Stcroix, ASN, PhD, RN · May 11, 2011

Ok. here goes, basic rules to start out with:

Don't EVER get behind in your work

Read assigned material before class

Prepare for clinicals (6AM) the night before

Avoid students who don't work very hard

Plan on spending 3 hours studying for every hour in class (some need more, few need less)

If you aren't already, get organized, the stuff comes at you fast and furious and you can get bogged down before you know it!

Get at least one 'success' book for Fundies and use it before each exam. You will get some practice taking the question format

Try to save some time for you and your family! NS is stressful on relationships

Read this forum! It will get you more oriented than anything else I know

That's all for now, good luck!

AgentBeast, BSN, RN · May 11, 2011

Its easy.

True that, when you know what you are doing. It's a hell of a lot of fun too.

nursingstudent_88 · May 11, 2011

1.read/skim the assigned readings and make notes (if that works for you), make sure you have time for each class

2.do not stress TOO MUCH over exams! breathe! if you know you studied, do your best to narrow down (esp on multiple choice exams) your final answer.

3.get into groups to study,practice head to toe assessment etc

4.ask questions in class,got to your instructors office hours.

5. have time for yourself (exercise.whatever makes you happy) and do not forget your family and friends..LOL!

Goodluck!

Selfrespectforwomen · May 12, 2011

Oh geez the things I could say.

say them. no reserves..

Selfrespectforwomen · May 12, 2011

It is pretty much an endurance test. Your real life will have to be shelved for a while. You will have lectures, projects and traditional teaching then go to facilities (nursing home, hospital, clinic) for "clinicals", or practice with a patient. Clinicals start after you get the basics down, like how to check a temperature. You will stress out if you think ahead too much. Remember, they are TEACHING you as opposed to expecting you to know it already. So take one day at a time.

so...you seriously just study science and practice what you know as you learn it, and expand your knowledge base by exploiting ignorant patients? Cute. I like it.