If you could do it again- what would you learn...

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If you could do it again- what would you learn BEFORE nursing school?

I am 25, going to nursing school in the Spring (well, finishing pre-reqs) after many, many years of flip-flopping between career choices. I am working front desk at a busy doctor's office and I know that I want to be a nurse now. I work with the nurses at my work and finally have had the lightbulb. I'm willing to do whatever I need to do to get my RN. WHATEVER I NEED TO DO, seriously.

What advice would you give to someone who has some time to prepare for nursing school? I am brushing up on chem and math (those are my two subjects I need to work harder in). I've already taken A&P, and most other pre-reqs.

Thanks in advance!! Love this forum :)

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Specializes in retired LTC.

A strong foundation in medical terminology can help.

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Specializes in psych/dementia.

Time management and organization.

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Take your time going through your courses and do it right the first time.

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Specializes in OB, Women’s health, Educator, Leadership.

Reviewing pathophysiology, that is the basis of just about any type of nursing you will do. To know the "normal" vs "abnormal". If I had known better I would have brushed up on this because I remember it being overwhelming trying to learn all of this plus all my other classes and many days I wished for more time to study patho.

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Thanks everyone! Working at the front desk of a dr's office is helping with the med term for sure. I appreciate all the input- slow and steady wins the race!

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