what are you doing to prepare for the start of school??

Neoma · May 3, 2008

Classes don't start for me until August. Already did titers, but I still have to get a TB test done, well two. I have to do one before I take my CNA class this summer, and the other before classes actually start in August. I still have to take my CPR class, and order uniforms. I'm going to get my house cleaned top to bottom - we moved in our house during school last year, and I've still got some unpacking to do, lol. Like one of the other posters, I'm going to get on an exercise routine to build up my stamina. I felt so much better when I was exercising consistently, and my energy level was way higher. I'll be 42 in November, so that's important to me. And finally, the month before classes start, I'm going to do a bunch of cooking - double and triple recipes - and freeze them for when school starts. I figure it'll be a bit easier for those nights when I don't have the time or energy to come home and cook. Better than junk food, and a lot cheaper and healthier than eating out. Then, the nights I cook, just continue doubling and tripling meals so I have a consistent supply in the freezer. It's not any harder to double or triple a recipe than it is to make enough for one night, imo.

Maryann

rplf29 · May 3, 2008

aww me too i dont know what to do for the first day of classes...

what to prepare are the things i dont know yet.. but im excited to buy my supplies...

let me ask:

what are the exciting things you do when taking Nursing classes...??? :nurse:

leshi · May 3, 2008

My school has orientation the 28th, which is when I schedule my classes and buy uniforms.

So far, I've been mentally prepping myself for it and talking to people who are in it. One person, so far, said she loves it; two others say it's extremely stressful, and one said she cried her first day of clinicals.

I should start watching Scrubs or something that makes hospitals look fun...but then again, I don't want to have a rude awakening.

Jul2bRN · May 3, 2008

I have orientation this Thursday where we will get all the info needed to prepare for the program. NS starts in August for me. I was looking into what stethoscope to buy and how many uniforms I should get for clinicals and such. Unfortunately a surprise came to me in the form of a pregnancy not only was I getting my two kids and husband ready for me to go back to school, I now have to figure out a new baby into the mix. So now I am totally lost as to how to prepare. Scared, Frustrated, Excited, Emotional Etc... I need help on how to deal?????? I've been waiting to get into the program for 2 years and now that I'm in I don't want to give it up but at the same time I know I need to take care of myself and family. At least my baby will be due Dec. 27th Just as Christmas break occurs and I was advised by an RN (while giving me prenatel advice) that at least it is the first semester and that the duties are still the basics of learning versus going into the other semesters where it gets even more intense. Tell me if she's wrong or right? THANKS....

Brycemom, RN · May 4, 2008

Haha! I'm so with you on that one! lol :grn::bdyhdclp::scrm:hahaah sorry I went a little bit overboard on the smilies...but they made me laugh so I just had to put them on here (for my own stress relief! :) )

I agree with both of you. That last line made me laugh as well. I think I should also schedule me a break down too

RheatherN, ASN, RN, EMT-P · May 4, 2008

I am done til at least fall, maybe even jan '09. i will have my ADN. but i had to reply to this thread! i used to get SO excited about getting my books ready! i would tab things out, get my syllabus organized; do as many wkshts as i could to start, in pencil of course!! try and fig out papers i wanted to do.. all that stuff. i love the planning part, the rest....well..thats left to be said..lol

have fun guys & gals!

-H-

CRIMSON · May 4, 2008

Well Thursday turned in my physical, hep B titers, TB test and proof of TDap. Should be set until orientation in couple of weeks which will tell us books ect. Our uniforms are plain black scrubs top/bottom and we will be receiving our patches to have sewn on shoulder to signify student nurse/ADN. :bugeyes:

occc2010rn · May 4, 2008

Reading a pathophysiology book:tbsk:in the tub!

rplf29 · May 1, 2009

Haha! I'm so with you on that one! lol :grn::bdyhdclp::scrm:hahaah sorry I went a little bit overboard on the smilies...but they made me laugh so I just had to put them on here (for my own stress relief! :) )

HAHAHA!!! i love those smilies too!.. oh yea... incoming 2nd year this coming semester in June. i hope its gonna be more exciting but I think it will be more stressful, loads and loads of work. those smilies might work quite on me, LOL! its funny! when you think of it. hehehe

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · May 1, 2009

Just wanted to wish each of you good luck. I started NS last Aug. and I remember doing all the things you all are doing ( minus the lose weight part). This is such an exciting time, and I know how you all feel.

May I suggest something? Before I started NS I purchased the " Test Success Book for beginning nursing students" Let me say, this is an awesome book and will definitely build your test taking skills.

Well have fun and good luck. Time will fly.

cursedandblessed · May 1, 2009

good luck to everyone!! may you not be as tired as me at the end of your first year. my first semester was not as stressful as the second one. congrats on the baby!!

surgicalbum · May 2, 2009

I start classes in Aug. I went to the doc today, got my MMR, blood drawn for a titer and stared my TB series. We have our clinical orientation the end of this month. I need to get my uniforms and lab kit. Waiting on the books to buy... I am so excited!!!