Just got into the Nursing Progam!

SaraMC · Nov 13, 2012

That's amazing, congratulations! I'm still working on my prerequisites and expect to be excepted in Sept of '13. You're in there now, so go for it! Don't hold back and don't let anyone hold you back and give it all you've got! Good luck you got this :-)

ginna121 · Nov 13, 2012

Congrats:) Still doing my prereqs.....expect to apply for Fall 14'.

kiddeys1 · Nov 13, 2012

Congrats! Me too! I am also nervous. A friend who is a year ahead of me said these were 2 books she would recommend to excel. Fundamentals success and Med surg success. Both can be found on Amazon.com Good luck!

violetgirl · Nov 13, 2012

Awesome news!!! CONGRADS!!! :up:

meglet · Nov 13, 2012

Thank you everyone!!!

meglet · Nov 13, 2012

Congrats to you too!!! And thanks I will definitely have to check out amazon!

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Nov 13, 2012

Congratulations on your achievement!

I understand that the idea of having to 'go it alone' (without your friends) is making you anxious, but keep in mind that nursing school - like all other academic endeavors - is an individual activity. Success will depend on your own independent efforts rather than those of your group. I would further caution you against reaching out too quickly for 'besties' in your nursing program. In my experience, the students that are most enthusiastic about becoming your friends may, in fact, be the neediest. And over the course of your nursing education you may come to regret close associations with students who drain the energy you need to cope with the challenges of nursing school.

meglet · Nov 13, 2012

Ya know what? You are actually right about the friend thing. Going through anatomy it was great to have a study group but sometimes it brought me down because you constantly are comparing your study habits to theirs and for me I always felt insecure I wasn't as good as them. Even though I got all A's on my own. Thanks for calling that to my attention. I know friends will be helpful in the program but it definitely is good to be able to be in my own world sometimes when it comes to studies. I have already had some needy people call on me for help and it does really affect my own time to study.

Stephalump · Nov 13, 2012

Congrats!! I know the feelings you're going through...change can be nerve wracking when you're going it alone. Just remember that this transition will be new for everyone else in your class as well. Other people will be looking for study partners and friends as well :)

I agree with going slow with people, though. I've reached out people before really knowing them and then discovered we don't get along well at all (leeches!) and I've just fallen into friendships that are wonderful by coincidence. Things tend to work themselves out.

calinursestudent818 · Nov 13, 2012

Congrats! Don't stress over the friend thing though. Making friends should be at the bottom of your priorities especially in the first year of nursing school---they can be distractions and that is something you don't need. Everything will fall into place on its own and you will make friends more than likely in due time but don't stress if it doesn't happen right away, it's ok. It will all be fine.

Pre-nurseTiff · Nov 14, 2012

Congrats!!!!! I got accepted in the spring semester 2013 as well......