brittanywatson

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1. Tell me about your first day of nursing school

   brittanywatson replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

   1. I didn't sleep 2. Probably just had coffee (breakfast of champions, I know) 3. I was anxious, excited, motivated, nervous 4. Eh, probably sunny 5. First day of class was uniform check-offs, so I had to wear my uniform with all supplies. Minimal m...

2. How to choose the CORRECT answer in the BOARD EXAM

   brittanywatson replied to klouwey's topic in General Students

   THIS! And I highly recommend Test Success by Nugent & Vitale. This breaks it down completely and will help you increase your chances of choosing the right answer even if you are unsure of the topic.

3. Second Week

   brittanywatson replied to studentrnnurse's topic in General Students

   Get organized and take it one day at a time. Calendars and planners are your friend. Even if you think you're wasting time writing it down in a planner, do it. I promise it's a lifesaver. I'm a major procrastinator (hence the reason I'm on this si...

4. Just how difficult is nursing school?

   brittanywatson replied to michele742's topic in General Students

   Well, I don't have three kids. I have two. But, they are 14 months apart and my oldest is 26 months, so I can relate! I just started my 3rd semester of nursing school (OB/PEDS, Med-Surg II) and I will give you as much insight as I can. Like anoth...

5. Students with young kids...how are you handling it?

   brittanywatson replied to brittanywatson's topic in General Students

   Thank you for all the supportive responses! I definitely owe my husband BIG! He's just happy he gets in his Call of Duty while I'm reading and the kids are in bed. I think I will have to get him some really awesome seats at a Washington Capitals g...

6. A little depressed..

   brittanywatson replied to texasmum's topic in General Students

   It's okay to be upset about it. Nursing school is very demanding and you are expected to be on your "A game" the entire time. But, this was your first exam. Now you know what kind of questions to expect on future tests. Like the first poster, I r...

7. Students with young kids...how are you handling it?

   brittanywatson replied to brittanywatson's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your responses! I will definitely try to get out of the house to study more. I am definitely not trying to belittle other students' struggles because I know that each person has a unique situation. I am very fortunate to have a h...

8. Students with young kids...how are you handling it?

   brittanywatson posted a topic in General Students

   I am in my first semester of nursing school. I absolutely love it, and I'm learning so much, so fast, but I've already had moments where I think, "How am I going to finish 5 semesters of this?" There is so much stress that sometimes, I can't see th...

9. How To Study Anatomy HELP!

   brittanywatson replied to kbucksn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had an actual A&P text book that not only covered the anatomy, but physiological processes as well. There was a chapter on the endocrine system, cardiovascular system, etc. If you don't have something that specifically talks about the physiol...

10. tips for tests...my first one is coming up!

    brittanywatson replied to courtlane143's topic in General Students

    Everything the previous poster said! Cramming is a HUGE no-no in nursing school. It's critical thinking and applying your knowledge to any given situation successfully, making sure to choose the best answer, because there will be more than one "rig...

11. A & P Vocab

    brittanywatson replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    It could be a variety of things. Maybe you would learn better by hearing the info. What are some examples of words that you're having trouble with? Is it more anatomy or is it the physiological processes? I always associate the word with a key te...

12. How To Study Anatomy HELP!

    brittanywatson replied to kbucksn's topic in Pre-Nursing

    i took a&p i and ii and it definitely takes some getting used to. i apologize in advance for this being so long, but i have taken a&p i, ii, microbiology, and infectious diseases, and passed them with a's, now i'm in nursing school, and i ha...

13. I got accepted!!! Book advice? any advice?

    brittanywatson replied to PequeSD's topic in General Students

    You can't get through nursing school without being able to critically think. I HIGHLY recommend getting both Test Success and Fundamentals Success by Nugent and Vitale. It teaches you how to successfully choose the right answer and gives techniques...

14. How long does it take u to read

    brittanywatson replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    athrun: I have a very methodical approach to studying. I read everything on a particular subject once and highlight as I go. I review the powerpoint slides and make notes by each slide as I read the chapter again (only highlighted areas), then I ma...