Advice for nursing student

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Hey All!

So my background is that I received my undergraduate degree in biology with a 2.6 GPA. After I graduated, I began work as a scribe and CNA and started taking nursing pre-requisites at the CC level. I have gotten all As at that level. However, I just got into some nursing programs that start in Fall and I am wanting some advice on what I can do to succeed. I am having doubts about my abilities because of that past GPA and I want to go in as prepared as possible because I really want to succeed.

Thank you

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The 3 things that stick out right now are:

1. Be organized-calender, planner, supplies, etc

2. Change how you think and study- I'm having to start all over again because I didn't do this along with some health issues. I memorized material but didn't know how to apply it. Our program was set up where all tests were NCLEX style. I failed the final so I was kicked out of the program.

3. Support-nursing school is hard and therefore stressful. You will need family and friends support to keep you sane. Be honest and tell them social life will be cut but time flies. When I was in the program it moved so quick, read these 5 chapters and we will have a test next class. It was crazy.

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For example, its not enough to know 120/80 is normal blood pressure. You have to know what actions you would take such as procedures and cardiac drugs if it rose/fell

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Specializes in ICU.

I agree that you need to be organized. You will also learn to think differently. It will all be fine as long as you come to class prepared and ready to learn.

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Hey All!

So my background is that I received my undergraduate degree in biology with a 2.6 GPA. After I graduated, I began work as a scribe and CNA and started taking nursing pre-requisites at the CC level. I have gotten all As at that level. However, I just got into some nursing programs that start in Fall and I am wanting some advice on what I can do to succeed. I am having doubts about my abilities because of that past GPA and I want to go in as prepared as possible because I really want to succeed.

Thank you

Be forgiving of yourself. My friend is a bio major and her GPA dropped significantly with finishing that major. She's one of the smartest people I know. Dumb people do not major in biology! Now, with that being said, you made it through one of the toughest degree programs already. You know that you need to study and you have an understanding of cells, chemistry, and you're basically a mathematician. You will do great.

Nursing takes smarts. There's no doubt about that. The most challenging thing about nursing are the questions. You take learning one step further with application. If you work in particular areas you will see the same things the majority of the time. Meds are difficult. I emphasize the wrong syllable or add an extra.

I agree with being organized. Have a calendar on your phone and a paper one. Know your instructor contact information. Know your program's handbook/syllabus inside and out. Not knowing or "forgetting" won't cut it.

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Thank you so much for all the advice!!!

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