Accepted, Excited, But Worried

utahliz · Jul 10, 2005

Congrats!

I don't know the specifics of the program you're admitted to, but, except for rare instances (like executive MBA programs) tuition does not include textbooks. If possible, get a list of the books you'll need ahead of time so you can buy used ones online. If you do that, get the ISBN numbers so you can be sure to get the right editions. Financial aid packages will take into account living expenses and book expenses. Sometimes the figures used are just averages--our estimated book expenses were way, way lower than actual, because they weren't specific to the nursing program. You should be able to talk to the financial aid office to get help with all those issues.

As far as how to prepare, my suggestions are:

-Review your A&P (human)

-Get a medical terminology book and spend some time with it

-Make sure you have some fun this summer, because you'll be busy during school

Good luck!

Student_Nurse_WV · Jul 10, 2005

I am just getting ready to start myself so I don't know what advice to give you, but I just wanted to say CONGRATS!!! :balloons:

atlantis · Jul 10, 2005

Congrats!
I don't know the specifics of the program you're admitted to, but, except for rare instances (like executive MBA programs) tuition does not include textbooks. If possible, get a list of the books you'll need ahead of time so you can buy used ones online. If you do that, get the ISBN numbers so you can be sure to get the right editions. Financial aid packages will take into account living expenses and book expenses. Sometimes the figures used are just averages--our estimated book expenses were way, way lower than actual, because they weren't specific to the nursing program. You should be able to talk to the financial aid office to get help with all those issues.
As far as how to prepare, my suggestions are:
-Review your A&P (human)
-Get a medical terminology book and spend some time with it
-Make sure you have some fun this summer, because you'll be busy during school
Good luck!

Thanks, much appreciated!

atlantis · Jul 10, 2005

I am just getting ready to start myself so I don't know what advice to give you, but I just wanted to say CONGRATS!!! :balloons:

Congrats to you too!

BitterRN · Jul 10, 2005

Congratulations on your recent acceptance, however I ask that you rethink your career path. You are entering a field that offers few rewards. I have been a Nurse, critical care & ED for five years and am looking for a way out. I have reached what I precieve my main nursing goal, marrying a Doctor. Now I can explore a job where I do not get vomited and deficated on. More poeple criticize you than applaude you for the difficult work you will encounter. There is a reason for such a shortage, the job is awful.

The worst part of the job is the recent push from the suits to treat the patients like customers. I however like to treat them like patients, they are not always right, and you need to do what is best for them even if it doesn't make them happy. By the way customers pay, and if you work in Philly, you'll see many who can't, don't or won't.

Take the Bio degree and go into Pharm. As my screen name says I am a little bitter, but in about 5 years you will look back and wish you would have listened.

rhapsodyRN · Jul 10, 2005

I have reached what I precieve my main nursing goal, marrying a Doctor.

:uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

Umm...yeah.

Atlantis..I'm assuming YOUR goals for being a nurse are much different than the above poster. Just take a deep breath, buy a book on dosage calcs (I'm guessing your textbook choices will probably contain such a book), care plans, and read up a little. I'm sure your school will have an orientation soon to let you know all the stuff you need to know for fall (I hope so anyway!) It'll be a fun ride. I also got in for fall, and I'm very excited! Remember, if you decide it's not the path you want to take after you've started, you can always keep going with your original plan.

Congrats!! :)

jerryh55 · Jul 10, 2005

Everyone has offered you some very good ideas. But the one thing not mentioned was your lack of a printer. You really need one. We have a lot of journal articles we have to look up and need to be able to print them. Also I have a few students that we compare test blueprints. We send them back and forth to each other, but would not be able to without a printer. And printers have gotten pretty reasonable over the last few years. You can pick up a new one for about $50 to $75 and would be a very good investment.

Have A Great Day And Be Safe

Jerry

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2005

Good luck to you! :)