Preparing for Nursing School

[circanw]

I'm starting Drexel's ACE nursing program this fall. Does anyone have any advice on preparing for school? Is there any brushing-up that would be helpful? Something to get a headstart on......maybe some terminology? Is it important for your A&P to be fresh??? My strengths are in problem solving and hands on application, but I struggle with straight memorization......it seems I have to invest more time than most to get it .....is there a lot of memorization in nursing school:uhoh3: ? Any advice for that?

Thanks so much!

[CHATSDALE]

getting use to studying is one important thing - terminoloogy is helpful but it will usually fall into place when you began school and work

learning to think and to question is critical

memorization is helpfull in studying a/p but as you will take one system at a time you will do fine

[fleur-de-lis, BSN, RN]

You should do well since you are strong in problem solving. There is memorization, but at least in my program they want you to think critically. This is also big on the NCLEX from what I understand. If you had trouble with a certain system in A&P, I would review that but don't worry to much about it. Get your ducks in a row - get your vaccinations up to date, annual checkup, see the dentist etc. - all the things you won't have time for but should not slack on! Find out what your schedule will be and start waking up at the time you will need to. Spend time with family and friends and have fun! Good luck!