Nursing School Fall 2010

[clh504]

So i've been accepted to the nursing program for fall 2010. I've completed my pre-reqs including A&P. I've also taken my microbiology class to get it out of the way so i can focus more for the program. Some classes i've been registered for in the nursing program are pathophysiology, nutrtition, health assessment, intro to nursing, as well as clinicals. I wanted to know what are some ways that i can prepare for the program? What could I do to pass and what are some great study habits to use. The program I am going into has been said to be very intense and i want to be prepared before i start. What are some things that some of the graduates have experienced while in the nursing program and what are some thing you did to help u survive. I am very anxious and I do believe in myself I just want to give it my all and focud much more so i can succeed because most people in the program drop out because it is so difiicult. So if anybody has any advice feel free to leave a comment. Also, I would like to know what are some of the main things in A&P i have to review before i start the program...Thanks

[faerygoddess]

Well the only advice I wish someone would have given me is to start studying from day 1. Study a little bit every day especially for intro to med/surg (intro to nursing). Health Assmt wasnt that hard at my school so I usally waited a few days before the test to study. Patho at my school was extremely boring and it just focuses on the disease process but will help u likely in med/surg. If you know why & how the disease is happening then you can figure out the rest (signs & symptoms, interventions, ect). We took nutrition at my school as a prereq.

I didnt ever really refer back to A&P when I started nursing school except to remember where a body part was lol. So I don't know if theres really anything you can study from A&P that will really give u an advantage for nursing school other than what you've already learned/know.

[clh504]

ok thnx for the advice...im just trying to prepare myself lol

[MsAng]

I actually refer back to A&P quite a bit. My advice to you is to re-examine the physiology of the body systems. For example, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system or the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous systems. Many medications affect these systems so understanding them inside and out will help understand the why's and how's certain medications work within these systems, which in turn teaches you what you need to assess for in your patient. Other than refreshing your knowledge in A&P, I would start reading ahead in your textbooks. Study everyday (even for just a little bit) because repetition is a key to success! Also, I find it helpful to get with a couple classmates before a test and drill each other. It is amazing how much information is forgotten or overlooked when studying by yourself. Having others bring this information up is helpful.

Congratulations on your acceptance into the nursing program. You'll do great!

[clh504]

thanks for the advice, i will be sure to use it:)