Pointers for Success in Nursing School

Hello Vicky,
I just wanted to thank you for the great pointers for succeeding in nursing school. I am a nursing student and I have been lacking confidence, especially when it comes to analyzing and applying what I have read. There have been times that I feel that I can't do this because I was having trouble with time management. In your reading you express not getting behind in your readings and I will greatly take that to heart because I am what you call a procrastinator. Sometimes I will put things off to the very end and try to catch up......wrong I know..lol. In your message board I realize that one can not do that if you want success. I would love to know more on how to improve my time management skills, but I will apply what I have read from you for success by not getting behind in my reading or assignments. Keep the knowledge flowing and thanks alot!!!!

Hello Vicky! I just got accepted into an accelerated nursing program and I have been in school for about a month and a half now. I am really overwhelmed with the program because it has been awhile since I’ve been in school and actually really studied. It is very stressful but I try hard not to stress myself out. I always look forward on what needs to be done next. I saw your blog and it caught my eye because success in nursing school is what everyone will need. I agree with you on maintaining a positive outlook. A person needs to look and think positive to get through nursing school because it is a very stressful program. Everyday I look and think of things of why I am doing this and what will motivate me to get through the program. I really try not to get behind and if I do it really falls back on me. I always plan ahead and pretty much map my whole day in what needs to get done as far as my readings, homework, and projects. And I will try anything and everything to stay on top. Understanding the study material for me does take awhile but I always ask for help and putting it in your own words is a good idea to help you remember the material. I like to make flash cards with the most important parts for a chapter which helps me because I am more of a visual and hands-on learner. It does get hard sometimes because there is so much information to retain. I will be happy to survive my first semester but I look forward to the rest of the program. Your three key pointers where very helpful.