I have 3 months to prepare for nursing school. What is the best way to prepare?

[Bibliophage]

I have 3 months to prepare for nursing school. I know you can't be totally be prepared, but I have all this free time, and I want to spend it wisely (I'm an overachiever too). I'm used to studying and reading inveterately for hours anyway, so why not review and build some background knowledge just to make a tad easier?

I have had suggestions on increasing background knowledge on Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology to help prepare for nursing school. I've read 5 books about of nursing survival guides that were quite helpful. I have also developed a habit of organizing and prioritizing the day, which I heard is the most important skill to succeed nursing school.

Are there more subjects I can expand on? Books you recommend?

What is one thing you wished you could have prepared for nursing school?

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

What is one thing you wished you could have prepared for nursing school?

Sleep.

[Fumanchuesday]

My advise is to enjoy yourself while u still can!

[cracklingkraken, ASN, RN]

KhanAcademy on YouTube has good A&P videos.

Know how the major body systems (especially renal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary) function.

[Jayjormom]

Do nothing. Sleep. Catch up on your favorite tv shows. Spend time with your family. Trust me. You'll have more than enough studying once you start school. You're going to look forward to the days (these days are very rare btw) when you don't have to open a book. Good luck on you nursing school journey!!!

[llg, PhD, RN]

Establish a healthy lifestyle (nutrition, exercise, rest, relaxation, etc.) -- because nursing school will put all of those things to the test. Start with a strong, healthy body and mind -- and with well-established healthy habits to help keep them that way.

As for reading, etc. Don't just focus on the hard sciences. There is nothing wrong with reading up on them ... nursing is much more than A&P, etc. There is also psych, spirituality, theory, research, community health, etc. Sometimes, the people who excel in the hard sciences struggle when confronted with abstract theories, psych concepts, human behavior, etc. Watch some movies and/or TV shows or read some books that are grounded in the humanities -- arts, history, sociology, anthropology, other cultures than your own, etc. To succeed as a nurse, you'll have to be able to handle that type of content as well.

[cynmrn]

Enjoy the time off with your friends and your family. Sleep in. Do things you enjoy. Plan out anything that might be stressing you out (e.g. child care, transportation, etc.) so you are covered in that respect. Don't spend your time immersing yourself in books. You'll just feel overwhelmed. Same goes for breaks during school!

[nursefor]

in my humble opinion I would suggest getting a good Nclex book and just reading leisurely and doing practice nclex question i know its early in the game but it wont hurt and it will also get you prepared to answering nclex style questions.

[Purple_roses]

Sounds like you're about as prepared as you can be academically speaking. I would also advise creating a healthy meal plan for yourself. I did not do a good job with this, and I've already put on some weight. Pack your lunches the night before, make big crock pot meals that can last you through the week, and take walks when you need a study break. Because it's not fun trying to lose weight in nursing school

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

Get sleep.

[Girlafraid13]

Sleep. Maybe take a small getaway, a healthy meal plan like another person suggested. I gained about 25lbs during nursing school!

[chuckz, BSN, RN]

I've been a nurse for about 6 years. Like you when I started nursing school I was so excited to do something to help prepare. I wish I would have taken the advice of others and did nothing. That's a long 2 years. Enjoy time with family and friends. Watch Netflix. Do anything else because when you do get in school you will not have the time to do it.