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1. frustration with tests

   busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

   I love it cause it's so true! A fellow classmate and friend and I have discussed whether or not to speak "nurse" to our non-nursing friends and want to in order to use our new language, but hesitate because we're afraid they'll think we're showing o...

2. frustration with tests

   busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to everyone who posted comments. They were very encouraging and supportive which I needed so much! I try to explain this stuff to friends and family, but in all honesty, no one gets it unless they have either already been in the program or a...

3. frustration with tests

   busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

   You're absolutely right! These tests are like nothing I've ever taken before! I really thought that I understood that before I entered the program, but until you actually take the tests, you really have no clue! I will try to embrace the grades and...

4. frustration with tests

   busby's mom replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for what you said....all of it! I'm actually improving in the fact that this time I didn't cry after getting a B. LOL! So that's progress! I guess it's just hard because I feel like I understand it and put so much time into it that you would...

5. frustration with tests

   busby's mom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions regarding studying for exams so that I can actually make an A. I make notecards, read, take practice exam after practice exam and even do some study groups (which sometimes help and other ...

6. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   To KAR38: I feel for you because you're right, the program is overwhelming and we were told that no one else will understand the stress, etc. of the program except those who have been through or who are going through it now. Try to find a group that...

7. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I would definitely be interested in a study group! In case you don't know this, the Saunder's NCLEX study guide is a GREAT study tool. I read this several places and someone at orientation advised me to get it as well (this was after I already had bo...

8. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I make note cards in addition to my notes with answers on one side and the facts on the other and quiz myself. Also, alphabet cues work well or acronyms work well too. Another suggestion maybe try making a motto or phrase to help job your memory or m...

9. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

   busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I feel exactly the way peytonsmom says! We start a week from Sunday...yes, Sunday and I'm so excited and looking forward to it! To those who have to get up early, try having to get up at 4 and be on the road by 4:45 to drive 1 1/2 to main campus for ...

10. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    To musiclovingpisces I am also a pisces so my advice is read all you can on this site and get on amazon and check out Saunder's Student Nurse Planner and Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students by Nugent and Vitale. I have been reading...

11. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Oh okay. You were the first person who started and had orientation on the same days so I thought we might be classmates. My school is in Tennessee.

12. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    oh my gosh, i feel the exact same way!! i used to hit up pre-nursing all the time, and now i spend nearly all my time on allnurses here "general nursing student" and i'm sooo excited!! orientation is aug. 26, and i start aug. 31, so nothing to rep...

13. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    i am slightly younger than you and am changing careers. i have 2 classes left other than nursing classes, but i figure i can take them in the summer instead of with my nursing ones. i want to concentrate on those! like you, i have a family and am ...

14. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I also purchased a voice recorder because I agree that you can never get everything they say. Plus, some days I have an hour and a half commute so that will be time well spent listening to the lectures again. I bought a Saunder's student planner wh...

15. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    busby's mom replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    First of all, congrats to all who are beginning this exciting new journey! I, too, am a new nursing student this fall and don't start until August 31st although on the calendar it has us scheduled to do some things that Sunday before so we'll see! ...