Woahhh^ a little outdated if you went here "Years ago"....Just while
So, coming from someone who completed the program a more recently... (like a year ago)
I had an amazing experience, the professors who lectured were all great, one in particular who was pretty difficult and unkind is gone and replaced by a brilliant prof.
My biggest tip is to read/study/ watch videos on the content you will be lectured on PRIOR to lecture. Maybe the night before...Write down what confused you or what you needed clarification on. This will make lecture be so resourceful and you won't feel lost.
During clinical volunteer to do absolutely anything and everything (even if you have already done it or been checked off.")!it will make the nurses want to keep grabbing you for cool skills later on.
If you want a certain specialty for preceptorship in 40. START LOOKING FOR A JOB AS A CNA/intern/tech in thay specialty like NOW! And do particularly well in that area during lecture.
Remember to have fun along the way, if you are smart about managing your time, you will succeed.