I need your input

[NS211]

I need your help. I am starting nursing school soon (Summer 2009), and my writing skill is very poor. What should i do? how can i improve my writing skills before i start nursing school? please help

[notthereyet0]

What kind of help do you want? I think you need to be more specific. Are you a reader? Reading helps recognize good writing. Maybe you can go to the library and check out a book on grammar, or a writing for dummies, or something of that sort. Really concentrate on what you are writing, make sure you check your spelling and punctuation before you click submit. It should become a habit if you keep practicing. Good luck!!!

[NS211]

Thanks.

[rn/writer, RN]

If you are already enrolled and ready to start school next fall, contact your college/university and ask what they have to offer regarding remedial education. Almost all schools have resources to help students brush up on or acquire skills they are deficient in. Reading comprehension, writing and math are the biggies. Don't know your age, but these days a large percentage of high school grads are ill-prepared to begin college-level classes, and the colleges know this.

No matter where you are enrolled, many community colleges have low- or no-cost tutoring available. This is especially good as the teaching is geared to adult learners and the lessons can be completed at your own pace. Anyone you talk to should be able to either offer help directly or refer you to someone else who can assist you.

You are wise to think of this now while you have time to study and beef up your communication skills. Too many students don't give this much thought until they have gotten a couple of bad grades in their classes. Then they have to scramble to learn the basics at the same time as they are overwhelmed with nursing school itself.

The fact that you recognize your area of need is encouraging. This self-awareness (and a humble enough attitude to reach out and ask for help) speaks well of your character and your determination to prepare yourself to succeed. These traits are much harder to acquire than academic skills, so you're ahead of the game there.

I wish you great success in school and in life.

[NS211]

Thank you so much for your help. I will check with the school.