FUTURE_RN_08

For example, we did a presentation last year on Board of Ethics and I bought bookmarks and passed them out, and it kept them busy reading while I was talking. LOL That was a pretty good distractor I think, plus it was something nice for them to have and refer to sometime. The Board of Ethics information is pretty important.

There are different ways to get the correct answer when doing Pharm Math. It does not matter how you get there, as long as you get there. When in doubt I always use ratio- proportion technique and I ended up with an A in the class. But, our book had a CD with it and I used it alot to study. It is important to memorize your conversions. I was stressing over the Dopamine drips when the instructor was trying to teach us. But, one of the guys in class taught me the easiest way to get there. The instructor was just putting MORE into it and confusing the entire room. So, if I had listened to her would still be stressing over that. LOL... Just find your weakness in Math, and work on that the hardest! Also, its important to keep up with the Math and formulas and set aside some study time every week. Because, I think if you dont use it, you lose it. It will just help you in the long run to stay on top of things. Good Luck, dont let it intimidate you!

I hated Public Speaking! I am not a shy person either, but something about being in front of a large group of people and having attention drawn towards me just made me very uncomfortable. It would make me sick a month before the event would even take place. I survived all of my presentations and came to the conclusion that the worry of "what ifs" was worse than the presentation itself. You just have to do some STOP THOUGHT and take control of the situation and get through it. It also helped me by having some distracters to pass out while I was giving the speech. Also, I always volunteered to go first because that was easier than sitting in my chair waiting for my turn, which always made me more nervous. I think alot of it is low self esteem and no confidence, which I think is normal while in nurisng school. It seems the ups and downs of nursing school tend to mentally drain you. ( not to mention all those sleepless nights) But, you will do fine and will be able to laugh about it later, trust me... If I survived public speaking, anyone can! LOL... GOOD LUCK :)

I think you will do fine next time you take the class. I went into Nursing with a 4.0 GPA because of a previous degree. But, nothing could have prepared me for test taking when it came to nursing. I wished that someone would have warned me that you were to take it differently than the normal test. It would have saved me alot of headaches. I graduate this weekend and will not miss nursing school at all! But, I will tell you when taking any nursing test, use the Nursing Process first. ADPIE! Then use MASLOWS! Of course, airway is usually ALWAYS first, unless its a trick question. I think you will do fine re-taking the class, you want it bad enough and I think you will do great!

It seems the hospital are always in dire times when it comes to celebrating "nurses week". If they do not acknowledge it, why even have a NURSES WEEK? It just upsets alot of nurses and makes the facility look cheap and the nurses work unappreciated. I think if I ever go for another job interview, will ask how they celebrate NURSES WEEK, and if they actually do. That will be a reflection on how they value their staff. LOL...

We lost almost half the class after the first semester. I think they overwhelm you on purpose and throw alot of busy work at you just to see if you have what it takes to make it. I graduate this weekend, and looking back I can not imagine repeating ANY class over! I dont think my nerves could have taken it! LOL... I have never heard of anyone happy about flunking a nursing class, and that part I do not understand. But, everyone copes differently when life deals them a bad hand. Its important to ask yourself how bad you want this, and learn from your mistakes. If you want it bad enough, it will work out for you in the end.

I am graduating with my RN next month at the sweet age of 45! Wahoooooo!!! I have respect for all ages that have been able to get through this intense program. During the last two years in nursing school, I have gotten along with all age groups. Its like we are all in this together, and support one another. I have nothing but respect for the younger generation getting ready to graduate with me. Thats because they deserve to be there and have worked really hard too. My 19 yr old daughter is an LPN and getting ready to transist over to the RN. So, I can understand both sides of the spectrum. Its funny though cause she said her best friend in LPN school was a lady that was in her 40's. LOL... So, age does not matter. I think people should stop worrying about what others think and do whats necessary to acheive their dreams. But, no matter what... you should be respectful to all of your classmates and try to get along. Besides, you could be working together one day. LOL...

Please do not brag about how you did not open a book, but once again was able to get that "A" on our nursing exam. Hmmm.... wonder how that happened? Or, if it really did happen? LOL... (who cares anyways) Also,please do not make me part of the "chain call" after nursing exams to see what my grade was, when you have never bother calling me for any other reason.

It does not matter if you have all As in Nursing School. There are several booksmart nurses out there that do not know how to apply it in the clinical field. I have seen many put stress on themselves trying to get that A. The only thing I care about is passing and getting out of there. When you go to a job interview they are not going to ask what you got on that cadiac test. I already had a college degree in business with a GPA of 3.96 when I started NS, but now I dont even look at my GPA because I would just beat myself up over it. I average Bs in Nursing, but for me its difficult to get that grade. But the most important thing is that I am still in the game and excited about having only one more semester! YAH :)

I have one more semester left in the ADN program and being 44, I can tell you that age does not matter when it comes to going back to school. My nursing class ranges from ages 20 - 50, and I have gotten along with all ages. My daughters are ages 25, 19 and 14 and they have supported me throughout this ordeal. We are all going to age no matter what, so may as well keep learning! :)

I think you should move back in with your parents because nursing school is so intense and you will be so busy studying, I am sure you will not have time to "go crazy" while living back at home. We all make sacrafices to get through nursing school. But, having no distractions while getting through this program would have been wonderful! I am talking No Rent, No Bills, No cooking or cleaning. I would say Go Home! And get there as fast as your can ! Its only for a short time in your life, and it would be great to have the support of your family. If your girlfriend can not understand that, its time to move on. Its important to avoid all negative circumstances and outside stressors while going through NS. Because, nothing humbles you more or takes from your self esteem like Nursing School! LOL...

I think if theres a problem with so many flunking a test (e.g. 4 out of 50 passing) they did not get the content. In my opinion that would be the instructors fault, not the 95 % that flunked the test. There is a problem if so many adults flunk one test and I would demand a good explanation. Its a red flag, just indicating they are not being taught what they need to know.

I think what makes nursing school so difficult is because you are overwhelmed the entire time you are in school. Then at test time, they have 4 correct answers and you have to pick the "BEST ANSWER". It is just never ending stress!

We are to wear No laynards because they could be dangerous. We have to dress very conservative and wear nothing suggestive. Many of these patients are hypersexual. One thing I have learned is to never have yourself blocked in a room where you can not get to the exit if needed. Be careful when you got out of the locked ward that a patient does not try to sneak out. Also, do not give them details about your life. Some have been known to have tracked students down, and you sure dont want that to happen.

There are always going to be instructors that can and will make your clinical experience a miserable, stressful time. But, many times these are the instructors you can learn from the most. I just keep thinking its another hoop you have to jump to get through nursing school. Its important to think about the positives and do whats necessary to get through the rough days. Nothing comes to stay, everything comes to pass. Thats what my granny always use to say. LOL...