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Specializes in ICU.

Hi all!

Just join the site today. I am 30 yrs. old and is currently switching careers. I will be starting nursing school in the fall. I have some college credits and is actually going into ADN program with plans to continue on for a BSN and eventually a Masters degree. Does anyone have any advice to offer as to what to expected in nursing school and in the field in general.

thanks

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Welcome aboard!

I am an older student also. I go to school with a lot of women and men making career switches. Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.

Lots of studying!!

Learn to think like the NCLEX...

Start doing NCLEX questions very soon!

Critical thinking...very important..

What is best for the patient?

Get a care plan book!

Conceptualize don't memorize.

Some starters for you.

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Specializes in CCU, MICU, Tele, L&D.

Welcome!!!

Start Studying Now!!! It Will Help With Time When You Are In B/c You Will Have No Life.

Get The Book 'saunders Comprehensive Review For Nclex-rn 3rd Ed. By Silvestri' - That Book Will Be Your Best Friend Until You Pass Boards!!!

Study Your First Classes First, Duh. Look At The School Class Outline For The First Semester.

Be A Head Of The Game... Start Now ... Be Above The Bar. ___sure Wish I Had Done That.

Good Luck To You !!!!

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Specializes in ICU.

thanks all for the great advice. Sounds like I am in for quite a challenge but I am very excited about it.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I too am an older student. I will be 41 1/2 by the time I graduate from NS come August. You can do it. Just set your mind to it. And I agree with everyone else...just study study study, stay one step ahead on your reading, ask lots of questions....It is no where's near as hard as I thought it was going to be...do not get me wrong it is by no means a piece of cake...but I hope you enjoy it as much as I do...oh yeah...and oh my gosh does it go by fast...seems like I just started and now I am almost done with my 3rd semester....good luck

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i agree with getting the nclex book. mine has been a lifesaver-i use it to study for my classes.

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[color=#a0522d]a&p coloring books are helpful if you are a visual learner.

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[color=#a0522d]med abbreviations and medical terms are always nice to get out of the way and know.

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[color=#a0522d]best of luck to you! i absolutely love nursing school! i am having the time of my life-even with all the hard work! it is challenging and exciting...it is such a wonderful experience!

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