Clark College Spring 2015

Recent Clark grad checking in. Congrats! Advice...get to know as many of the other 48 as possible. You can learn something from everyone, don't commit to study groups right away. If that isn't your study style, don't waste your valuable time doing these. If this is your study style, use it. Both work, just examine your needs first. Do the homework. Many times they are only worth 1% . But 89.5 and 90.5 are very different grades. Instead of notes, make note cards and keep them with you. Flip through when you have spare minutes. Keep them. They are great for final review and nclex prep. Don't make excuses, just get your stuff done. There will be disasters going through, know that upfront. You still have to get your work done. Many of the instructors are just magnificent. They really are. There are a few I would have thrown back, but they will make you stronger and better nurses in the end. Learn this, you'll need it...RTFQ...most test errors will be due to not RTFQ. Also, Read The F+#& Answers too. Your going to be writing a lot of papers in APA format. There are free APA workshops in the library. Do that now unless your APA is flawless. The sheer number of papers is why I wouldn't do nursing school again. You'll see. Consider purchasing PERRLA software once you are closer to starting. I think it's good for 2 years and you'll need it right up to the end. If you took and passed the statistics classes, you are good at math. You probably won't have any issues with the tests. I never used my $100 math prep software we were supposed to purchase. I'd save that $. If you suck at math, you're going to have a hard time and will need to study. The program is all about group learning. You'll be grouped constantly. Be the nice person who is friends with everyone. It will be so much easier. Don't be that student that argues with your instructor our tries to teach them. Also, students hate the person who has a story for every discussion. Don't be that person either. Simple Nursing .com saved me. I watched most of his videos. Lastly, before a test, sleep well the night before, and eat a good breakfast. A clear head will get you further in their tests than an all nighter cramming ever will. If safety is an answer in the test, it's probably the correct answer. Always. Good luck! PM me if you ever need help. I think a friend Stella is in your group. Please...Be nice to her, she's awesome.