Im New & Starting my classes!

tomc5555 · Aug 21, 2011

Hi everyone Im new here :) I just had mydaughter 5 months ago and Im ready to go back to school & start my nursing career! Im EXCITED to start my CNA classes at Lccc in 2 weeks :] Im also going to start my generals so I can try to get into the LPN program in the fall! Its been 3 years sinse Ive been out of High school and I need to get my butt in gear!
Anyways I just started to read all the wonderful post on this forum. I am going school shopping next week for the program materials that are required. Any other supplies I should look into getting that will help me in the near future or for tests?

Get comfortable shoes! Read and take the review tests in your text book and concentrate on studying what you don't know. The text books have a lot of info, so prioritize. Good luck!

Dorali, BSN, LPN, RN · Aug 23, 2011

Definitely will need comfortable shoes--all leather type, no mesh. You will be wearing them for work too.

Best thing that helped me through as far as studying was flashcards!! Buy some or if you have a smartphone see if there's an app so you can study anywhere.

If you're into it at all, get a journal. Personally, I like to write. I enjoy reading mine every once in a while and still use it. When I bought one, I decided to use it just for my nursing career and experiences. I started it when I started CNA class and have continued on with work, my medication aide class, until now. It's priceless to me.