Accepted into Nursing School

nlitened · Oct 19, 2014

Congratulations! I don't have any advice to give yet because I don't start nursing school myself until January. But go out and celebrate your accomplishment!

TiffanyRoseRN · Oct 19, 2014

I also found out yesterday I got accepted. It is such a GOOD feeling. I'm so excited and nervous but ready to start this journey! Good luck and CONGRATS to you! When do u start?

krrbrr, ADN · Oct 19, 2014

grats to both of you! I also don't have any advice or offer any help as I'm still working on pre-req's myself! Wish you both the best though! awesome job! :yes:

dorkypanda · Oct 19, 2014

A big applause to all who got in. I'm not in NS yet either, just applying. I heard that you should buy a big planner that has a lot of room for you to physically write in daily assignments and what not. Some even suggested the brand name, colorful , yet expensive planner by Erin condren.

best wishes for your continued success :cat:

RunBabyRN · Oct 19, 2014

Congratulations! Don't go spending a bunch of money yet. Wait and see what you actually NEED, what you're allowed to have, etc.

Things that helped me were my MacBook Pro, which I used for my notes and had the ebooks on, a hard folder with a legal pad and pocket inside for clinicals (I still use this as a working nurse now), and lots of notecards, but I found that notecards are a great way for ME to study. Do what's worked for you thus far. I also like having a calendar on paper, one of those spiral ones from the college worked for me. I would write all of my assignments from the syllabus in PENCIL (as things tend to change over time), so that I could really see what I had going on. I'd also put anything else that was going on, family stuff, dr appts, etc. I like that format better than the calendar in my phone.

LaceElaine · Oct 19, 2014

Congrats! :) if you have the time, get your CNA if you haven't already. Not the biggest deal but it does help. A lot of people recommend that you relax and take it easy before you start and that's great advice, but I also suggest you brush up on A&P, micro, maybe invest in a med term and med math book. You don't HAVE to do these things. They'll just put you ahead of the game :)

yourPhutureNurse_ · Oct 19, 2014

Thank you all and congrats to everyone who has been accepted as well! I start January 5th& yes the only thing I plan on getting before hand is a planner but other than that I'm going to wait til orientation to find out what I need!!! And thank you but I already have my CNA&yea I plan on brushing up on my a&p and I'm in micro now so I should b pretty good on that! Thanks so much

TiffanyRoseRN · Oct 19, 2014

Yes... I have a planner too. I think it works great. Much better than the one in my phone. I'm an LPN so this is a bridge program for me. I'm super excited. Only thing I would suggest is just relax and spend time with family because it's going to get busy. I'm currently taking 3 classes now so it is hard to relax but I think that is/was the best advice that someone gave to me prior to me starting LPN school. GOOD LUCK to you.... I start 1/12. KIT! #excited

lsnart · Oct 19, 2014

Congratz!!! Just in time for the Holidays. What a neet Christmas present. :saint:

yourPhutureNurse_ · Oct 20, 2014

Thank you all so much && goodluck to everyone with everything your trying to do!!!!!!! I want updates on how things are going with everyone who starts in January! We are all trying to do the same thing, so let's keep each other lifted up and encouraged

KeShaeLPN · Oct 20, 2014

I start January 5th as well. The anticipation is killing me! :)