I want to know what to expect on the first day of classes in Nursing.

Sour Lemon · Aug 17, 2016

We had a drug calculation test on our first day. Anyone who scored less than a 90% got one more chance to pass before getting kicked out of the program. That was the most memorable thing, for me.

I would say a good understanding of English is important. Test questions can be "tricky". Not understanding what's actually being asked won't help- at all.

Older editions of books may work. The information usually doesn't vary much, but it's often arranged differently. You may be assigned to read chapters 11, 12 and 13 in the new book which may be chapters 14,15 and 16 in the old one. Exercise questions may vary as well, but not all instructors assign them from the book. I would make sure to have quick access to the "required" book, but check in with the instructor before purchasing it.

Edsnursestudent · Aug 17, 2016

Big thanks @ Sour Lemon, but you sounds like sweet not sour lol. Thanks for the input. How about the study groups they say, what if I'm busy and cannot join that group? Is it a requirement from the instructors or no? What if I will be late in class, should I call or text my instructor? What if I will miss the exam day, can I rechedule it, is there any consideration with valid reason why you missed it? Honestly, I have to catch up the universities school bus to go to my classes and back home bec I don't know how to drive yet. Although I passed the State motor vehicles exam to get my Learner's permit, nobody can teach me how to drive because they are all busy. In the university here in the U.S, will the school will be strict on dress code like no shorts or sleeveless top while on class? Silly qiestions ha, but I'm just curious because we do have school uniform in our colleges/universities in our country, like if you are a nursing student, you have to wear all white like a real nurse do on your first year until your 4th year.

Trauma Columnist · Aug 17, 2016

Moved to prenursing student. Best wishes.