Pre-nursing how to be prepared?

pmabraham, BSN, RN · Aug 4, 2013

Good day:

Have you met with a program adviser at the school for which you will be attending?

The program adviser can be of great resource in terms of helping you know what classes you should take in what order; and if your class load is heavy, normal, or light.

If you've registered for your classes, have you contacted your professors to see if you could have a copy of the class syllabus before the class? If you plan on tape recording lectures, that might be a good time to ask the professor for their policy on recording lectures.

https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/how-get-any-846733.html is a very good post on how to prepare for an "A" where the syllabus plays a functional role.

Have you charted out what your days will be like in terms of organizing commute time (if applicable), class time, lab time, study time, etc.?

Have you worked through what books you will need? And then worked on hunting down the best prices for those books?

Did you check if your college has any workshops that might be helpful in terms of learning how to read college text books, how to study for tests, manage time, etc?

Thank you.

schnookimz · Aug 4, 2013

I'd suggest finding part time work as a nurses aide. By the time you get to your nursing classes, you'll be comfortable with patients, know a lot of terminology, and hopefully have some connections for after you graduate.

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Aug 5, 2013

By getting excellent grades in your sciences.

TLizS · Aug 5, 2013

check the pre reqs for any nursing programs you plan on applying for.....focus on the classes that are considered by GPA

For instance:

all 3 I intend to apply to use a point system based on your science classes GPA and entrance exam grades

one of them you get bonus points for other classes (atleast a B in college algebra...completing a certain amount of BSN track classes" things like that. Be very aware of what you need. Talk with an adviser at each school you intend to apply for they can make sure you are on the right track.

mariarose · Aug 5, 2013

Hello,

I have met with my adviser at orientation and received my Fall schedule. I have not yet discussed whether I can record in class because I have heard nothing like this in high school.

Thank you for the link. I organized my schedule so far and I'm taking mostly science pre-reqs. I already bought my books online, well, I just need to get my psychology book. What else should I do to get prepared? No I have not yet entered a workshop, would it be mandatory?

Thank you!

mariarose · Aug 6, 2013

I'm very aware of what I need. The schedule has been outline for us to complete our pre-reqs on a timely manner.

besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 6, 2013

study, prioritize, be prepared

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2013

Hello,
I have met with my adviser at orientation and received my Fall schedule. I have not yet discussed whether I can record in class because I have heard nothing like this in high school.
Thank you for the link. I organized my schedule so far and I'm taking mostly science pre-reqs. I already bought my books online, well, I just need to get my psychology book. What else should I do to get prepared? No I have not yet entered a workshop, would it be mandatory?
Thank you!

What is your schedule? It would help if we knew what courses you were taking. All schools are somewhat varied in their pre req requirements. For example, Soc was a pre req of mine, as was a HUM course, which I decided on Western Civ, ONLINE! BIG mistake!

mariarose · Aug 6, 2013

What is your schedule? It would help if we knew what courses you were taking. All schools are somewhat varied in their pre req requirements. For example, Soc was a pre req of mine, as was a HUM course, which I decided on Western Civ, ONLINE! BIG mistake!

My schedule:

Psychology

Organic and biological chemistry

mariarose · Aug 6, 2013

My schedule:
Psychology
Organic and biological chemistry

Along with the two course there are: for

Mathematics for health care

Molecules

College life

Thats it. For first semester

LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN · Aug 6, 2013

Along with the two course there are: for
Mathematics for health care
Molecules
College life
Thats it. For first semester

Wow, that's enough! I did the Math for Allied Health and got an A in that, and I suck at math. Psych is an easy A too, as is College Life (we called it SDV, student develpment). I think your two science classes would be the hardest. But you know, it depends on you. For me, science and math are not my strongest subjects so I have to work a little harder in those. That is a big courseload, but if you stay on top of it and show up for every class, you should be fine. My method would be to alott more study time to the subjects I am not so good at.