Gloucester County College Nursing Fall 2011 Hopefuls?

dannipoint · Nov 13, 2011

Guys keep a positive attitude and mind like dede said! You guys are obviously smart because you were accepted into the nursing program to begin with! I know it can be disheartening to know that you studied enough for a test and still get a low grade, but maybe you are reading so much information you're not really focusing on the key points. Anyway, I am wishing you all the best of luck! And you will succeed, don't give up if this is your dream!

dede1956 · Nov 13, 2011

Everyone remember to only read what is in the question, I know it's hard. But we all tend to read into the questions then pick the wrong answer. I also look for key words: all, except, but, etc then look at my answers to find the right one.

momtofore · Nov 13, 2011

I get the questions right if I have studied the information. My problem is that despite reading and completing assignments every spare moment, I can't complete all of the assigned readings. I am an excellent critical thinker. I was noted for it even as a child. I just don't get a complete knowledge base under me in time. I very much like to be complete. I need to like not doing that after 50 years of learning that way. I need to skim, which I HATE. I loooove not only thorough reading but outside/extra resources and there is no time for that. I love even the subtle nuances of information. I'm doing ok. For now. But why continue when I could crash and burn at any time and have it all be a waste? I love love love patient care and all things medical. I have a hard time coming up with an alternate vocation. But I am thinking.

momtofore · Nov 13, 2011

Oh, sorry, dede1956....thanks for the encouragement!!

dede1956 · Nov 14, 2011

I look at it this way...if I can pick out the key words/concepts in the readings then I can figure out what the material is saying. I've tried reading every word and found that my books had soooooo much highlighted that there was maybe dozen words on the page NOT highlighted. I don't encourage skimming because you might miss out on the major concepts or key words. I also found if I make index cards with key words/concepts on front and all pertinent info on the back of the card, it helps me to study and do better on exams.

Good luck. Keep your chin up. Most of all...keep positive attitude about passing this semester, and take one day at a time. I've also learned that wanting to know it all right now, doesn't work and makes me totally crazy. I want to learn what I need to know right now and know that the rest will come as I start working as a nurse. I also know that everyday I go to work/school I learn something new...I never stop learning and that makes me a better person.

momtofore · Nov 15, 2011

Lost at least 3 today. 2 were from our clinical. It's very sad. N and T, I'm going to miss you!

NOBODY ELSE FROM OUR CLINICAL IS LEAVING!! Do you hear me, lol?

Skeletor · Nov 15, 2011

I don't know what to do, all I ever do is spend all my time studying and doing my school work..and I still have problems getting a decent grade on a test..I haven't even started on any school work this weekend because I'm not sure if I'm wasting my time..I mean am I wasting my time?If If I'm barely making it through this semester how would I ever make it another 3 semesters....I'm so lost on what to do:(....

What's going on, so many people failing and leaving is so disheartening. I wonder, too, when it will be my turn. Am I just wasting time? Will it be my turn 2nd semester, 3rd, 4th? Do I waste my time trying? EVERYONE is giving all their time and effort and still failing. SMART people, DEDICATED people. I'm one of them. Am I next?

This was me each semester. Do not give up. The "real" learning begins when your nursing career takes off . .

2.5 yrs after graduation and, it isn't any easier lol :lol2:

Nicole42905 · Nov 16, 2011

Don't feel bad..I had to make the hardest decision of my life today! I was not passing though I tried so hard to do it. I feel like I know so much but cannot pass the exams...Its so upsetting! But I am coming back next year and all I can say is that I have some knowledge going into it next time around!

momtofore · Nov 25, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow nursing school crazies! Thankful we can get through this together!

momtofore · Nov 30, 2011

ScarletKnights11 · Dec 5, 2011

Hello Everyone!

I'm a Fall 2012 hopeful and was just wondering if someone wouldn't mind answering a few questions for me. I just took the HESI and received a 90.67 overall. I got an 880 on the critical thinking and am still taking A and P 1 so i don't have my set grade yet, but i'm expecting an A if not a B +. I'm just wondering what the applicant pool was like when you all applied and if my score seems to be similiar to those who usually get accepted into the program. Also, how is the program and where are some of your clinicals? just curious and want to be prepaired with some information when making a decision. Thanks for your time and good luck finishing up your first semester!

Lavidadolce · Jan 11, 2012

You def want A's in the required science classes. As for the hesi grade, critical thinking grade sounds really good. They go by individual grades for each section. Like 70% or above for the biology part, etc. Clinical sites are all over the place. They say can be anywhere within an hour from GCC.