Is anyone else excited?

heavenbound · Dec 26, 2010

I am in my university's nursing program right now. I am super excited to take my first nursing course Spring 2011. Its not a clinical nursing course though its just a seminar, the course is called Seminar on Professional Nursing. Its a seminar to introduce freshmen nursing students to the world of nursing. Its going to be really interesting and I am super excited.

Congratulations. I can feel your excitement. My first nursing course is something like introduction to the nursing profession followed by the introduction to the nursing practice and the list goes on from there.

katiehydrangea · Dec 26, 2010

I am starting an accelerated program in about 7 days and have myself paralyzed in fear about money and have heard so many stories about the level of intensity. Can anyone who has been in an ABSN program give advice or say anything to allay my fears? Is it that rigorous? I have about 2 days to make up my mind to start a traditional program in six months but I already gave up my job to leave town. That part is ok as I could/should get a health related job anyway to make it easier to get a job after school.

I know this is such an idividual decision but wondering if its really that stressful as I know my limits and course work comes relatively easy for me but I do need 7-8 hours of sleep or I cant function optimally. My first degree is in biology so Im pretty good at the sciences.

Thanks in advance.

Samantha11481 · Dec 26, 2010

YAY! I start in January, too!

CONGRATS!!!

Here's to the upcoming year:yeah:!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jrfortis · Dec 26, 2010

I am super excited!! :lol2: I got bumped up on the waiting list that I have been on for what seems to have been forever and I start on the 18th. I am nervous too but super excited. Congrats to everyone who is starting this semester!!

OB-nurse2013, BSN, RN · Dec 26, 2010

Yes I am but its kind of surreal to me! I can't believe I'm actually starting but feel very nervous and excited :) Congrats and good luck everyone

b&g'smom · Dec 27, 2010

I bought my books, uniform, etc....but mostly I am just enjoying time with the kids and working as much as possible to save money before I cut my hours. :uhoh3:

European · Dec 28, 2010

Good luck guys but at the same time start preparing. The nursing program is very different from the pre reqs. You will have to get used to NCLEX type questions which are tricky because from 4 alternatives 2 will always look good so it is difficult to choose.

If I were you I would buy a NCLEX review book or borrow one, Saunders is a good choice and read the test taking strategies at the beginning and familiarizing myself with NCLEX questions. In your exams test taking skills are going to be a VERY important part of your grade.

Good Luck.

heavenbound · Dec 28, 2010

Thank you very much for the advice. I am going to pick up a book tomorrow and start familarizing myself with the structure.

caskew7 · Dec 28, 2010

super duper excited here too! trying to prepare myself mentally but still unsure of what to expect haha. Nevertheless bring it on. Congrats to all the other accept-ees as well!

Samantha11481 · Dec 28, 2010

I bought my books uniform, etc....but mostly I am just enjoying time with the kids and working as much as possible to save money before I cut my hours. [/quote']
OH YES!!
That is what I did, also, went from scoring that full time job to having to go back down to part time hours, but it will all be worth it in December 2011!!
lol Congrats on getting your supplies and starting soon!!!