2017 Lone Star ADN Hopefuls

mspks2007 · Sep 13, 2016

So @James when and how do you study for good grades?

JamesOakes · Sep 13, 2016

We have had some students who transferred between campuses, but we never had anyone from Cyfair. I'm sure most programs have similar structures though.

You study when you can for as long as you can. Having a study group helps because it has been proven that if you are capable of verbalizing the information it will sink into your long term memory.

At Kingwood you must make a 75 on every exam. If you don't you will have mandatory remediation with an instructor. So if you make a 75 you will be jumping up and down. Most people make low Bs. On rare occasions As. Don't expect to make an A. It's possible ;-) but it's not worth beating yourself up about.

mspks2007 · Sep 13, 2016

So would it be good to have a study group and split topics with your group members and have everyone talk about it???

JamesOakes · Sep 13, 2016

Yes, that's a great idea once EVERYONE has covered all of the material as individuals. Then assigning topics to each person and allowing that person to "teach" is a great way to learn and reiterate the information.

mspks2007 · Sep 13, 2016

Ok thank you for answering my questions i hope i get into the program

Diva385 · Sep 13, 2016

I'm sure you will....

zullyzoo · Sep 13, 2016

James, Is there anything that you think I should get a head start on? Whether it be a book, or some kind of lab packet that I'll have to memorize? Kinda like with anatomy, I always would tell newcomers to start memorizing their lab manual & to read ahead on lecture units. Also, I'm going to look into taking pharmacology. Maybe in the winter? I don't know when else.

mspks2007 · Sep 13, 2016

Thank you:yes:

JamesOakes · Sep 13, 2016

I believe you can only take Pharmacology as a regular semester course. I do not believe it is offered as a mini-mester course.

In preparation, I would say enjoy the time you have now to relax, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy not doing anything. It will all change soon. I lost most of my friends, missed family birthdays, haven't watched tv in probably a year, etc. I wish I could tell you what to read up on, but the truth is you have to build the foundation for yourself through the instructions of the professors. They will prepare you well! You could start reading/learning normal lab values. You can just Google nursing lab values and take a look at those. You'll be seeing them constantly, and it's best to recognize when something is abnormal. Other than that, nursing is a progressive build up of information.

I would also also say take some time to analyze your own beliefs and feelings about life and death, being nonjudgmental, and accepting others regardless of their beliefs or circumstances. You will encounter a lot of patients that you judge or feel your beliefs are 100% against theirs. That's why it is important to have an open mind :-)

Ask anything you want to know!

mspks2007 · Sep 14, 2016

You give great advice i wish you were in my class lol

spottedgull · Sep 15, 2016

Can anyone please tell me the potential clinical sites for Kingwood? I know the sites for CyFair; are they the same?

JamesOakes · Sep 15, 2016

For your first semester, Kingwood clinical sites include facilities in the Spring/Woodlands area and in Humble. These sites are long-term acute care hospitals. You will not transition into a major hospital until second semester.

Previous sites for Kingwood include: Icon in Humble, Kindred in both Spring and Tomball, as well as HealthSouth in Humble. These change based on where LSC can get permits to allow students to have clinical.

From second semester onward, you will be at Memorial Hermann Northeast or Kingwood Medical Center. Hope that helps!

Side note: From what I've heard, [Kingwood] doesn't apply for hospitals in the med center because there are WAY too many schools competing for spots there. So instead of risking it, you get the hospitals nearby which are still fantastic.