Advices for upcoming nursing student

RNbarbie · Oct 31, 2016

Can you share your study habits? I'm in my third semester with three more to go and i'm failing. I record lectures and listen at least once, i read the book, compare the lecture notes to the book notes, rewrite the lecture notes, do practice questions but still im failing. please help!

Mhays · Nov 7, 2016

When I was in nursing school, I had no idea on how to study or what I was actually doing while in school. I was scared to death and very frightened about the present and future details in nursing. After experiencing my nursing school experience, the things that I can tell you are the following:

1. Be an advocate for yourself.

2. Speak up when you have questions or concerns.

3. Get help before it is too late.

4. Understand the whole assignment before you leave the classroom.

5. Keep a diary about all of the nursing school events that take place.

A lot did happen to me while in nursing school and it is always good to talk and speak about your questions and concerns early before it is too late to talk about it. I wish you the best in nursing school as it has definitely changed my life forever.

RaeMarieRN · Nov 11, 2016

- Don't rely on PPTs for all your information, take your own notes

- Set aside a designated "study area", either at home, the library, or local bookstore. Make sure you are able to buckle down and focus there and not get distracted people watching

- Use peppermint scents. Peppermint has been proven to help increase focus so chew some gum, light a candle, or slather on some peppermint lotion!

- Put your phone on do not disturb

- Find people in your class who study like you, and organize study dates to discuss the information covered that week in class

- Listen to recorded lectures/read assigned readings before class. This allows you to better absorb the information, make connections, and ask any questions you might have

- Don't be afraid to ask for help! Good nursing instructors can tell when you aren't connecting the dots, and make suggestions to help you study better

- Find a hobby that helps you relax - hiking, yoga, running, cooking, leisure reading. Anything that you can spend some "you time" on.

Good luck the rest of this semester, and on future semesters ahead!

Mhays · Dec 22, 2016

Congratulations on getting into nursing school. It is a huge challenge and a blessing to get in. Here are some tips for a successful nursing school experience:

1. Get to bed early

2. Study hard and early

3. Keep a calendar

4. Understand assignments

5. Get into a study group

6. Go to extra credit study sessions and professor's after hours.

I wish you the best.

brinkk · Dec 25, 2016

Never lose that fire inside of you. Remember how excited you were when you got accepted and hold on to that until you graduate. Make friends and stay away from drama! Having friends in nursing school can be very beneficial.

Mhays · Jan 5, 2017

Here are a few ideas to take with you while in nursing school:

1. Enjoy the time that you are in school.

2. Meet new study friends and classmates.

3. Enjoy each other's company.

4. Always ask questions to your professors.

Congratulations. Good luck to you.

BSN1870 · Feb 1, 2017

Hello..

Thank you all it is

very useful tips , that has been suggested by many teacher in my nursing school, I would add only that you will be excellent when you make list of questions under eachobjective so your teacher can guide you and correct them before you solve them.

marcellahays1 · Feb 11, 2017

Nursing school is a sure gift when you get the acceptance letter. I can remember when I got my acceptance letter and it was such a wonderful surprise. Here are a few tips to remember:

1. Always keep up with your school work.

2. Make sure that you understand what to do with your school work.

3. Always ask questions.

4. Go to your professors after hours help sessions if they offer them.