Advice for new MSN student @ Western University of Health Sciences

[in_training]

I'm attending Western U this Fall as a 1yr MSN-Entry student. Can anyone offer me advice either from Western U or from an Master Entry Nursing program about the dos and don'ts for my 1st year?

thanks

[PACIFICWHALES]

Hey is your college located in Pomona CA?

[in_training]

Yes, it's in Pomona.

[bluebruin]

Hi, I'm going to be a first year MSN-E student at Western too!

[in_training]

Cool, are you excited?

[Hands and Heart]

Cali's in the house. Congratulations to you all.

Do organize yourself.

Do read (or at least skim) the chapters before class.

Do make good study buddies.

Do put all your clinical supplies in one central, easily located place.

Do ask questions when you don't understand.

Do utilize all your available learning resources: study guides, online websites, skills lab, skills mentors, etc.

Do tell your family to forgive your absences at functions.

Do use a content NCLEX study guide such as Saunders throughout your program.

Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Don't kill yourself trying to work full time and go to school full time.

Don't worry if the house is not as clean as you would like it.

Don't beat yourself up for small mistakes.

Don't worry too much. Nursing school is only temporary.

Good luck.

[bluebruin]

Yeah, I'm super excited, but kinda nervous too.

Thanks for all the advice hands and heart!