I was accepted to WCCCD Spring 2012 RN Nursing Program. Any, How to Prepare Advice?

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So, what happens next? Any advice? What should I brush up on? What books should I read now, while waiting for the program to begin? Uniforms/equipment requirements? Medical/insurance requirement? Which hospitals/facility offer clinicials? Anything you know now, that you wish you knew before you started the program? I realize that there will be an orientation, but any advice from the student's perspective would be invaluable. Thank you in advance for your time.:nurse:

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Moved to MI Nursing Programs Discussion for better response.

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O.K. "Well, I'll do it myself said the Little Red Hen!" I have decided to use this thread as a count down to my first day of nursing school.

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August 31, 2011- Hand delivered my confirmation acceptance card to the nursing department.

September 1, 2011- Purchased via online: Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students P. Nuget & Vitale, 5th Edition.

Found and reviewed related, helpful Youtube link: http://youtu.be/cUoE4e1j0qI

Registered for: Basic Life Support (CPR) Training/Healthcare Provider Course of the American Heart Association.

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September 2, 2011- Started memorizing Florence Nightingale Pledge.

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September 4, 2011-

Reviewed previous WCCCD nursing student's thread and noticed a disturbing trend. On average approximately only 30-40% of the accepted students graduate from the program.

My solution:

Looked up WCCCD Nursing Curriculum and rented or purchased (inexpensive ones) first semester books. My goal is to stay a semester ahead of my classes. (Don't fall behind, you don't have to catch up and fast track, becomes a breeze)

For motivation:

I found and reviewed-http://youtu.be/lVj3wXGuO_g

Looked up Universities in Michigan that offer Nurse Practitioner Career Path degrees.

Out of curiosity:

Researched ten panel drug screen test.

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September 6, 2011-Scheduled an appointment for my health tests.

September 7, 2011-Watched some NCLEX study videos on Youtube.

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September 7, 2011-Received, 'Test Success: Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students' book via UPS delivery. Started reading Chapter One.

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September 7, 2011-Took Exam 1 from 'Test Success-Test-Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students' and scored 76% on first try prior to any review of the material.

September 8, 2011-Found, reviewed and studied, a couple of really good Medical Terminology Youtube videos:

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September 8, 2011-Received 'Medical Surgical Nursing 6th Edition, Patient-Centered Collaborative Care' UPS delivery via, Bookrenter.com

Reviewed and bookmarked-ABG Analysis-Nursing, Youtube video

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September 9, 2011-Received UPS delivery, 'Understanding the Nursing Process/Concept Mapping and Care Planning for Students via Bookrenter.com

While searching for ABG links, I stumbled upon a really good web series:

http://www.awkwardblackgirl.com/episodes

Check it out...I love it!

Found, reviewed and bookmarked an excellent ABG study link:

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/kdupuy-302320-arterial-blood-gases-easy-abgs-nursing-students-tube-video-education-ppt-powerpoint/

(I truly understand, ABG now :)!)

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How did you find the first semester stuff? I will be entering the program too! So excited!!!

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