...and it was a SUCCESS! I enjoyed every minute of it, even the parts where the lecture got boring haha. For the first half of the class, I was taking notes by hand even though I had brought my Ipad to take notes. The second half after my hand was tired and starting to cramp, I decided to try out my Ipad even though I was pretty self-conscious since no one else was using any electronic devices to take notes (we are allowed to use them in class for note taking).
Let me tell you what! I LOVE taking notes with my Ipad. I am paying more attention and focusing more because I am typing instead of handwriting where I occasionally will put my head down, be tempted to doodle, let my mind wander, etc. I am using the app Notability for taking notes and it is awesome! It also has a voice recorder, so as I am taking notes, it is syncing what the instructor is saying to correspond with the words I am typing. I haven't checked on that yet, so we will see if it is really syncing.
I have a case with a "built in" keyboard that can be removed from the case and set on the table. The side of the case has Velcro so I can angle the screen as much as I want and move the keyboard to wherever feels most comfortable.
**And to those who will say things like "might as well just use a laptop if you're going to add a keyboard" or "it is just an oversized Iphone", please refrain. I have a laptop, but fact is, my laptop is huge. It has a big screen and considering the amount of big, heavy books I have to take to class, I really appreciate something small, light, and compact. My ipad fits perfectly into my backpack whereas I'd need to carry my laptop case seperately.
I'm not saying that using an Ipad or any other electronic device will be some life altering event towards note taking, but for me, it really did make the difference.
If you can afford it, I HIGHLY recommend doing so! And if it's not within your budget, you will still do awesome note taking anyway. :)
It was a generic scenario. My point was that it gets harder than the first day jitters. Which is why being able to laugh at yourself is such an important tool to have. It will get you through when enthusiasm is impossible to muster.
Why should she need to laugh at herself or find the humor in having a successful first day. Sure there will be challenges, but let her have this! You're so rude. I assume you never were a first day student & came out of the womb a successful, top notch nurse. One I hope to never encounter.
There will be laughter, there will be tears, there will be blood, there will be poop, spit, urine, vomit, pretentious doctors, ignorant nurses... There will be close tests, and there will be failures.
I hope you're ready for some memories and hardships.
GOOD LUCK
I hope every day is as good as your first :cheers:
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
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There have been several posts edited from the thread as they were diverse, rude and they did not contribute to the thread. The OP is happy to get their first Day over with and wished to celebrate their excitement. I understand that excitement s I remember my very first day....it was a relief to just get going.
PLease keep comments to the OP's original thread of excitement and celebration or the thread will be closed and points assigned.
Thank goodness i DIDN'T buy an iPad as many of my classmates already had. All of our textbooks are available as e-books and the ebooks require Flash software to work (Apple mobile products can't run Flash). Just something to keep in mind
Thank goodness i DIDN'T buy an iPad as many of my classmates already had. All of our textbooks are available as e-books and the ebooks require Flash software to work (Apple mobile products can't run Flash). Just something to keep in mind
Agreed! We have computer assignments and a couple women in my study group were very frustrated that flash doesn't work with their iPads.
OP, I only hope that I can have that same positivity on my first day next week!
Thank you Esme12. I am glad we can refocus on the initial topic.
To answer some questions on the app Notability-
It is a great app, although I have only used it this once so far. But I have played with it for a bit. Basically the whole gist: Kinda has a Microsoft Word look to it. You can edit which buttons to have immediate access to at all times such as bullet points. there is a highlighting button. There is a voice recording button that supposedly syncs to words your instructor is saying to words you have typed out (need to check on that to confirm). There are more things to it, but like I said, I have only used it this once so far. I would say those are the ones that have been the most useful so far for me. I also have a stylus I use so I keep my Ipad screen looking clean with minimal smudge marks/finger marks.
I am also going to look into Iprocrastinate that another fellow poster had mentioned. Like mentioned earlier also, you don't necessarily need to get an Ipad. I'm sure other tablets that you can use a keyboard with would be just as good. I can only go by what I am using though. :)
I bought the smart pen for clinicals.You do need special notebooks,but they are very affordable. The pen is about $100 and the notebooks are like 4 for $20. It records everything said during the class and if you point it to a word in your handwritten notes,it starts playing what was said from there on,it's really awesome!
And just for the record,we all couldn't wait to get into our clinicals and should be grateful.I know we are going to suffer.We are going to cry,get stressed out,go crazy,etc... but in the end it's what we signed up for and we have to get through it one way or another,so why not be optimistic? Good luck to all!
Wow... I thought this site's purpose was to find support but that those first few replies to the OP were harsh. Great going guys... You should be proud of squashing people's excitement.
In any case, to the OP... I love my iPad for school! I learned that it has become such a valuable tool. I love how I can write my notes and record lectures. Taking pictures of the whiteboard in class or of labs has helped so much! Even though I carry my laptop to class too, I always pull out my ipad for lectures. I even have all my textbooks in e-form so that I can tote them around anywhere.
Notability is the app I use to and it ROCKS!
Stay positive... Keep your sparkle going. Things may get rough and people may say hurtful or negative things but it's all just outside static. Stay focused and you'll do great!
mom_coach_nurse, LPN
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