Pointers for Success in Nursing School

Hello there!
I am currently a nursing student and I appreciate your advice!! I am always looking for advice and I am always interested to see how people study and handle their student work loads. I just started Nursing school about a month ago and I can already feel the strain! But I guess it just takes some getting used to! I know I can make it through, and it really helps to have a good study group, they know exactly what your going through in life and in school! It really makes a difference in my opinion.

Hello! I'm currently in the RN program, and I can honestly say that it's pretty intense! The pointers you have suggested is what I basically go by. I continuously have to be in a positive mind set in order to motivate myself, as well as my fellow classmates. Having a positive out look helps me to move forward and try everything possible to survive and succeed in the RN program. I've been using a lot of time management skills and prioritizing my assignments. With taking Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Math, LVN to RN role transition, and Academic Strategies in the first semester of school calls for time management! Since the beginning of the program I have manage to divide my time wisely in order to devote my studying time into each of these subjects, as well as providing time to finish assignments. With school consuming most of my time it can be very stressful! But I've found that being involved with group studying, and making friends was a way for me to alleviate my stress with school. Working with a group brings out a lot of critical thinking from each of the individuals, which I think is very important especially when we're in a program that encourages our critical thinking skills. Having peers in the program helps a lot with stress because we pretty much all have the same stressors that we can talk about and find ways to alleviate these stressors. But no matter what challenges await me, I just have to stay positive and be on top of everything! Positivity goes a long way!

Hi, I'm currently enrolled in a RN program. Its already been a month and I'm starting to feel the pressure about school, tests, homework and grades. I am studying everyday so I don't fall behind. And I found that using an assignment calender helps me with time management and keeps me organized. I am maintaining a positive attitude in class, at home and amongst my classmates. Plus having a positive attitude relieves any unwanted stress. It has also helped that my classmates are just as motivated as I am, and we all want to learn and do our best. I also enjoy working in groups because each person is able to input different ideas and thoughts...which means we are critically and creatively thinking. Thanks for the great advise to follow by and I look forward to the great journey ahead.