Dubah

I felt the same way when I first started nursing school. I had no clue how to do the simplest things, like even making a patient's bed. But trust me it will all come together for you. Each semester you will feel more confident in your skills and knowledge. The most important thing is to ask questions when you are not sure about how to do something. It's better to risk looking dumb infront of a nurse or your CI, then hurt a patient. So relax, you will be okay.

The best advice I ever got on how to study for Nursing exams was study using NCLEX question. Once you finish studying the material for the exam, go and do as many NCLEX type questions on the material. It really helps you figure out what you are having problems with and it let's you know what type of questions to expect on your exam.

I don't have an autistic child but I do work with Autistic children. We use ABA to replace unwanted behaviors and teach skills. I think you have to try to make your child as independent as possible, that is what every single parent should aspire for their child. You can't create a bubble for your child, he is going to have to be able to cope in an environment that is not "Autism Proof". What I would do if I was having a problem with a child that kept undressing at inappropriate times? I would first figure out why he is doing it, what reinforcement is he getting. Is that the only time he gets everyone's attention? Does everyone laugh? The first thing would be get rid of any reinforcement he is getting for the behavior. Ignore it! Just have him put his clothes without any reaction don't even say a word. Deny him access until he puts on his clothes. I would also reward him for times when he wasn't undressing. Maybe saying "Hey look at you, you have clothes on way to go buddy" and give him something (toy,cookie, tickle...). Make it so that the only time he would have access to that toy, cookie or tickle is when he is being praised for having clothes on. Start small, and stay committed. I have seen ABA work over and over again with those who were severly autistic and those who were advanced learners, I have seen different forms of treatment for Autism ( my least favorite being the food restrictions) but ABA is the best one. Hope this helps!

I applied last may to the Nova nursing program and I didn't get in. So I applied in September and I have been accepted for Fall 2007 class. I got an answer within two weeks of applying. I recently got a letter in the mail from the nursing department telling me how they were going to expand their program to include online classes and a separate program for people who want to just attend classes on Friday and Saturday at the Arlington campus. I think this will open up more slots and more people will be able to get in. Which is great, because waiting a year is a pain. The one thing they added to the checklist which you have to watch out for is the computer literacy requirement. Just make sure you take the test early enough to have time to take it again if you fail it. Any way, Good luck!