UNLV SON Spring 2014??

[KNest18]

Hi all, wondering if anyone is applying to the nursing program at UNLV for spring 2014? This kills me to ask; but if so, how many points do you have and what makes you want to be a nurse? Good luck to all those hopeful nurses out there☺☺☺

[bunsiebooboo]

Send the photos to one of the advisors through their email and they'll let you know.

[karinagaines4]

Hi bunsiebooboo :) I bought all of my books used online through amazon and just whatever sites I could find them. It saved me LOTS of money. The only thing is with the "Fundamentals of Nursing" book, you need to buy the online access separately if you purchase a used book. The online access is used for modules. I think its around 50-60 for that, but its easy to purchase through the Evolve website. I spent a total of about 425 on all my books, including the online access and the bundle is 600 new! so its worth it!

[karinagaines4]

They have to be as white as possible, if the brand logo is like silver (like sketchers or nike or new balance) thats okay. A VERY little bit of silver or light grey but no other colors. And make sure they have laces and are all leather. They cannot have that little mesh area that some sneakers have too (just incase fluids spill on your shoes ) Hope this helps! But yea you can also send a pic in if youre not sure!

[bunsiebooboo]

Thanks so much for replying Karina! One of the advisors didn't know where we can purchase a separate online access so that totally helped! And if you dont mind, what are your study tips and tricks?

[EmmmGrace]

Have you guys had an orientation yet? I know everyone has had a signing but was wondering when they're doing orientation.

[needas]

Does anybody have their appointment tomorrow?

[EmmmGrace]

I do!

[needas]

Cool. I have it too, obviously.

[EmmmGrace]

I'm excited! I'll see you there!!!

[bunsiebooboo]

The orientation will be on jan 3 w/c all of us will be attending all together.

[karinagaines4]

bunsiebooboo No problem! I'm glad I could help! As far as study tips.... where do I start haha! Things like whether to read before or after class, that really depends on personal preference. I tried reading before and I found out I learned better reading after lecture. Some other things, like note taking kind of vary from class to class. For our 305 class she does not want us to have laptops/tablets out so, its helpful to print the power points. For our 307 class she gives you outlines of the lecture, so I add notes if I need to directly to the outline I print out. And for 306, pharmacology, that class I suggest having the powerpoint open on a laptop if you can, taking notes, and recording. LOL.

Studying is definitely something that helps if you have a study buddy, or group. They talk all about teamwork and fun stuff like that at orientation. But it really does help!

Definitely try not to leave cramming for the night before because reading is ESSENTIAL! It's a drag, lol, but the tests are sometimes directly from the reading.

Notecards are my BFF's lol. And sometimes I listen to lectures in the car.

I really hoped this helped, I tried to be descriptive ahah! I am definitely NOT the best at studying, (procrastination is my middle name), I have been learning how to study for nursing school as I go..but Im trying to get better. ahaha!

[sourpatch]

How did you know exactly what books we would need? I would like to save money too if I can but I can't find the titles, authors, or ISBN number for any of the books to look them up. I tried going on the unlv bookstore website but none of the books would come up.