SmetRN2008

Wow, that is insane!! We only have to do 3 successful careplans for the whole semester, and the ones we do don't even compare to that. We only have to come up with 2 nursing Dx, 2 short term goals and one long term goal, then at least 4 interventions...

I'm in my 2nd semester of an ASN program. I'm doing very well in my classes and in clinicals. There is a problem though. I'm very shy and always have been. I also have a hard time being assertive. And because of that I'm always constantly extremely n...

So far, I'm not liking it so much either. I'm in 2nd semester and it's just SO much to learn and so little time to learn it. Clinical is stressful because of all the paperwork and care plans they make you do. It's good to hear from others who have ma...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being nice! It sounds to me like this other girl in your class may just be a little jealous of you. Nice nurses definently make the best nurses! Just continue to be yourself. I'm sure you will be a great nurse :...

For me, A&P wasn't that bad. Yeah, it was alot of studying, but it was definently doable. A&P I wasn't bad at all. A&P II was a little more difficult. Just read the book, study your notes and you'll be fine. I remember writing things out ...

I take time for myself everyday!!! Some things I do to relieve stress are, exercising, cooking, going for long walks (when it's nice out), watching my fav TV shows, spending quality time with my daughter and husband, taking a nap....etc. I try to get...

I'm am an "everyday studier". I just couldn't deal with the stress and anxiety of cramming right before a test. If I am really stressed I won't learn anything so studying a little everyday reduces that stress level and then I just review notes and th...

You sound JUST like me. I feel the same way and doubt myself everyday. But like you also, I am NOT about to give up. I did that once and regretted it terribly! I know in my heart I want to be a nurse. But I also get extremely nervous in clinicals and...

When I was taking all of my pre-req courses I actually lost weight, but I've gained 3 pounds so far in the nursing program (just started 2nd semester). I'm not really sure though if it's because of school or the holiday season. I have been trying to ...

I just started 2nd semester of the ADN program. So far I would say the most challenging aspect of NS is time management. The content in the fundamentals was not "hard", but all of the reading and TONS of info, the clinical paperwork and careplans eve...

At my school it's 78%. We just finished the first semester in Dec. We start second semester next week. We began with 40 all together, 3 failed and only 5 (including myself :yelclap: ) got A's!! So far I'm at the top of my class, which I NEVER expecte...

I just finished my 1st semester of NS which consisted of the fundamentals of nursing and also a dosage calculations class. In Janurary I will be taking adult health nursing and that's all! It shouldn't be too bad with only 1 class.

78% is passing at my school. All our exams are 50 questions and you can't miss more than 3 to get an A (94-100 is an A).

I'm in my first semester of the ASN program. We just started clinicals 2 weeks ago. I'm feeling a little discouraged right now because I just feel lost. I'm a phlebotomist so I do work in a hospital and I'm used to patient contact, but all I do is dr...

I'm suffering as well. It also doesn't help that I've had problems w/ depression and anxiety in the past and now it feel like it's all coming back. I'm half-way through my first semester and I'm just overwhelmed. I had a 4.0 in all my pre-reqs and no...

I'm a first year student and in the fundamentals. I study usually 1-2 hrs a day, so definently not excessively. I usually take one day off a week where I don't study at all and just spend time with my daughter and husband. I don't think the fundament...

I usually always do this about mid-semester of every class I take. I'm a first year ASN student and taking the fundamentals right now. I'm doing pretty well so far. But lately, I've found it hard to sit down and study and when I do I feel like it tak...

I'm a first year nursing student in the ASN program. I was previously in another nursing program at another school about a year and half ago. I ended up dropping out towards the end of the 1st semester. It was SOOO stressful, the instructors were hor...

I was just wondering, what semester of the nursing program did you find most difficult? I've heard alot about how second semester is a "rude awakening" compared to first. Is this true? Also, what semester was the easiest or the one you liked the most...

I had my first test in the fundamentals this morning. The funny thing was I wasn't the least bit nervous about this test and usually I have horrible test anxiety. I studied for 3 hrs yesterday and that was all. The test itself I thought was rather ea...

My first day was Aug. 21st. So far things have not been that bad. Yeah, I've read quite a bit but not an overwhelming amount. Lectures are very thorough and easy to understand. Our teacher also hands out copies of the powerpoints and the powerpoints ...

Hi, I'm new here. My name is Marcy and I just started the ASN program on monday. So far it's went pretty well. Not too overwhelming. I was just wanting to know how everyone else studies. What seems to work for you? I'm not the type that can sit down ...

1st year and 1st semester of ASN program.... M: Art and Science of Nursing Practice 9:00-11:30 T: Same as M W: Skills Lab 3-6pm R: Same as W F: Free day W & R will be my clinical days once we are through the skills lab. I will have clinicals form...

Well, I already quit once before so this time around there is no other choice but to graduate. I remember when I dropped out of the fundamentals. I had only 3 weeks until the end of the semester. I was so stressed out I could hardly function....the p...