Important Things to know

"You need to know everything." Professors have been telling me this from day one. I am currently in level II nursing courses and I know it is very overwhelming but it will all come together for you in the end. For the first time I feel like the puzzle is starting to come together and that puzzle will come together for you too.

I do not think that you will ever run into anyone that is going to tell you that one thing is more important than thee other. You are providing care for those that are unable to care for themselves and those you are providing care for expect you to know everything.

What I have also noticed in the hospital setting is teamwork. You are part of a team and if you are unsure of something you ask. Is it possible to know absolutely everything? No. Do not start taking shortcuts in nursing school. Stay focused and read, read, read.

I'd love to share some more tidbits that I've picked up along the way but I need to get ready for clinical. You will be fine, just focus.

I am a level 2 nursing student. I find that as Ibegin each system in the nursing program I go back and review my A&P for that system. Both my med/surg and pharmocolgy book have reviews on the various systems as an overview to each unit. I also keep my A&P book handy to look up more details or the clarify something. So don't sell that A&P book.

Don't worry it will all start coming together. We all forget a percentage of what we learn if we are not using it continuosly. As long as you have the resources and know how to use them, you have it covered.

Hello all! I currently joined this forum/site and find it very informative and insightful. I'm glad that i've stumbled upon this wonderful website while browsinng the internet. I am a pre-nursing student and nearly finished with pre-reqs. I just thought i'd ask this question that i've been wondering for some time. After completeing my anatomy and physiology I find that I'm forgetting bits and pieces of it as time goes on. I would like to ask any nurses or just anyone interested in reading this thread, "what are the most important information/facts one should remember from pre-nursing courses that would benefit someone during their nursing career?:uhoh21:

I think you will find you haven't forgotten as much as you think. Nursing school builds on foundations, many of the things you have learned will keep getting repeated over and over, there is a lot of repitition, in combination with building on your foundation.

Hi There!

I am just finishing up my first semester as a nursing student. Right now, I'm reviewing my notes from A & P about the renin/angiotensin/aldosterone regulation. That, and keeping on top of your metric conversions are the two top things you'll need to keep on top of (so far) for the first semester.

And, as mentioned, building a foundation and drawing from that comes along as the semester progresses. I wish you the best!

I am a couple weeks from graduation right now.

I think it's important to know that the stuff you cannot seem to possibly cram into your brain and remember, will fit in sooner than you think. All of a sudden you'll remember the lab values for electrolytes, and you'll remember the structure of the ear, and so on. It will all fit and stick, eventually. I remember when, not very long ago, I could not remember lab values to save my life, and now they fit - because I can reflect back on other knowledge and it makes sense, now, why certain patients have issues with certain fluid/electrolyte issues. It all fits together, believe me, and you'll get it even if you can't remember the details right now. And remember that you only have to know everything until you pass the nclex, then you only have to know everything about the area where you are going to work. A NICU nurse doesn't need to know a heck of a lot about home health for elderly diabetic clients, right? So once you pass the nclex you'll be able to make room in your brain for all the special knowledge associated with where you want to work, and the rest can fade away.

And, remember that it goes by very fast. It really does.

Thanks for replying! Everyone is pretty much saying the same thing---i can't know every little thing and that somewhere down the line things will start coming together..Hopefullly. :chuckle