Graduated yesterday. Advice to students.

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Well, yesterday was graduation. I completed the LPN program. Very happy, but now I have to work :uhoh3: haha.

I wanted to give some advice to all those who will or just starting nursing school.

1. Don't ever give up. It may seem overwhelming, but you can do it.

2. Don't get behind.

3. Stay ontop of your reading - don't go too far ahead, it tends to all run together. Just read what you will be going over, then, re-read the same thing after class.

4. Invest in highlighter stock. :rotfl:

5. Make friends with you instructors - I'm not saying to be a "suck-up" or "teachers pet" but it helps them see that you really care.

6. Study 1x a week with someone or a group, if possible. But make darn sure that person is reliable and will actually read the material.

7. Study/go over old tests 1x a week. It helps things sink in.

8. Did I say "DON'T GET BEHIND" (hint)

9. Try some study methods - write notes while in class or bring a tape record to take notes at home (I had a problem with spending too much time taking notes IN CLASS I would sometimes get lost) or write notes at home after re-read material learned in class, or HIGHLIGHT. (I would highlight material I thought was important -which was mostly everything and highlight in a different color what was said during class.

10. Don't expect too much out of your classmates. Many are just out for #1 - themselves. Help them if they need help & want it, just don't always expect the same from them. (I learned this the hard way - I was told I expect too much from people).

11. Oh, yeah - Don't get behind. :chuckle

These are some of the few things that I have learned over the past year. I just wanted to pass on what little/good/bad advice I could for you guys/girls. Hope it helped alittle.

Best of luck to you all & remember "You can do this"

justjenn, LPN (well, after boards) :)

Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Good advice. Congratulations and good luck to you!!

Oh~

and did you mention....

Not to fall behind? :rotfl:

(Definitely true advice....)

I wanted to thank you. I am starting school this semester for my RN. I am very nervous about it. I have always done well in school but that does not make it any easier. You helped give me some ideas that I was not even aware of would help....especially about not getting behind! :rotfl: Thanks again.

Lace

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! and Thanks for the advice!!!!

Fatima

Thank you for the advice! Your words of wisdom will be read by a lot of us who could really use it!

Congratulations on graduating. That is wonderful!

Jill

Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.
CONGRATULATIONS!... and Thanks for the advice!...

Ditto. :)

Congrats to you!!! And thanks for the tips!! I'll put them to use!! :)

I agree. This is good advice for any nursing program.

Specializes in LTC/Behavioral/ Hospice.

Congratulations on graduating! And thanks so much for the advice. I only have one question... is it ok if I get a little behind? :p :rotfl:

Thanks for the advice. Good advice is something we can never have too much of. Congrads and good luck in this hard working world.:rotfl:

Specializes in NICU.

Thanks and congrats!! :balloons:

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