Bevi

THis is what i did... after graduation i did NOTHING, for 3 weeks, except for feed my soul. THEN i scheduled my nclex for september and made a schedule to study 2 hrs in the am and 2 hours in the pm... i took weekends off and studied religiously on weekdays... and i won't say it was was a breeze when i finally went to take that test... but it was SO much easier than i thought it would be. To recap: Feed your soul Be disciplined Take breaks You'll do fine!

Mine too, and it was from trcc......that was one of the most happy and scary days of my life!

Hi, Congrats on being a new nursing student! You've worked hard to get where you are, and probably have some very decent study habits to have succeeded thus far. I remember feeling how you feel during my first semester. So much stuff coming at you and so much to do. What worked for me was a schedule. I scheduled an afternoon a week for myself in the nursing lab. I used that time to practice new skills, brush up on beginning skills, and i must admit....i sat in on a few case study sessions that were being held by seniors. ( i kinda got a feel for what was coming that way) I also scheduled theory study time. I blocked out the time on my calander and didn't let anything deter me. I also taped classes and listened to them....and i was suprised at how helpful it was listening to a lecture twice. I stuck to my schedule no matter what. I graduated last May. A big part of my success was being regimented and organized. I divided all my theory content by exams. After exam number one, i put all of that content in a large clear plastic envelope and labeled it "EXAM 1". I did this for all my content. After each exam, the theory content was put into its own folder. This was ideal...not only was everything contained, but when it was time for finals, i studied by exam packet. I studied the packets in order of grades...For example...If exam 3 was the lowest exam grade for the semester, i studied that first...that way i knew i was giving it the time i should. Wow... didn't mean to be so long winded...lol..if you want any more tips, feel free to send me a private message (PM)!

Does your nursing text have any of those values? Your critical care nrsg bok, perhaps? Or lab book?

I must disagree here. You have every right to be concerned with losing your school. Your entire life has been upturned and that is very painful and scary. You have every right in the world to wonder what is next in your life. As those issues get addressed, you will more and more find your feet. That will provide you with a little more security. I hope you find a way to finish up your time.. good luck.... Bev

Wow..... i would be bummed to read that. what a dark cloud. :stone

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Who is we? I was correcting a spelling error I made when I wrote my post!

I am doing saunders nclex review... as i do these questions, i find myself wondering how close saunders types of Qs are to Nclex types of Qs...... I would appreciate input from anyone who used Saunders to study, and has taken the nclex exam.... Also, i am doing 50 Qs per day from the saunders cd-rom.... how many do others recommend? :) thank you in advance! :) Bevi

Oh no she didn't ask the instructor during fourth semester post conference with only 2 more days to go, the following question "Now, what is it we are supposed to be getting out of morning report????" It wasn't me, thank goodness..... The instructor stared at her in disbelief and anger.

Helloooo ddett, Three Rivers has a great program. Be prepared to work hard... It can be frustrating and a bit overwhelming at first, but as the weeks pass you will find yourself just doin' it, as opposed to wondering HOW you will do it. You can expect your week to be just as Rob said it would be. The upside is, you'll be well prepared for your second year. In your second year, you'll not be going to the hospital the night before a clinical to get your pt info. You will be getting all that good stuff in report, the morning of your clinical. The careplans can be long, and are a lot of work. They are also invaluable tools in that they help you hone your assessment skills, and help you learn a way of looking at the bigger picture when planning your pt care. And save 'em all....you'll use those med pages over and over. Think of it as building your own little data base. Some advice ... take it as it comes, one bite at a time. Try your hardest not to fall behind, 'cause stuff'll snowball on ya... Keep your eyes forward and no matter what anyone throws at you, meet it with a "bring it on" attitude. Enjoy the challenge...time will fly! Take care, Bev

I've found the best way to combat fatigue and improve my memory is to avoid caffeine, get plenty of rest, and drink lots of water. On weekdays, if i don't have anything planned... i am in my jammies @ 6pm... it's relaxing,comfortable enough to study in, and makes me feel i have a jumpstart on getting rest.

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hmmmmm good Q......... my first check...... i think with my first check i'll buy something special for my partner and son, the two ppl who along with me, have suffered thru all this schooling. after that it will be time to pay down the credit card we not-so-affectionately call the "student loan card". then it will be home improvemant time, siding, new wood flooring throughout our house, and, a new roof. again, good Q.

Wow...... i'm a little startled at this one.

I mean.... the issue was (IMO)kind of speaking to ppl thinking there is dining services in the ER? Was it a value judgement on ppl who need to rely on state money to help them get care....? Does it make a difference? Should we worry bout making value judgements and of painting ppl with a broad brush..? Just wondering.... not trying to get anyones ire up...

Oh believe me, i'll be praying for you too.

I don't find you savvy at all..... more..i find you offensive, and scary..... and the fact that you're an instructor is more frightening still! You say you have a vision of your preference.... what if that vision did not include latinos, or women, or blacks? Uh yea..... it IS the same thing. I'll tell you what i would feel comfortable with...a COMPETENT NURSE. Gender has nothing to do with that. I am not however comfortable with predjudice disguised as concern for the "patients". I feel sorry for your students... i feel they would get much more from an instructor who showed both personal and professional courage and faced her own sterotypes and misconceptions. An instructor who would be a seeker of truths, and unafraid of educating herself. Perhaps you should consider another line of work.

I know an ADN who works in management!

(big lonnnnnnng sigh) no berk... i am not calling you gay. and i really..... REALLY resent your implication that being called gay would be some sort of insult. You sound as if perhaps you're young...or....well....intolerant in respect to diversity issues. (that is MY opinion, and i may be wrong, and i acknowledge that i may be wrong) A flamer is someone who comes to a board with the express mission of getting people into an uproar. A flamer is someone who likes to see ppl get all worked up. have a tolerant day.

Berk........ are you little flamer or what?

How bout contacting Doctors Without Borders?

I don't mean to sound rude.... but.. FOCUS ON SCHOOL AND NOT ALL THE B.S.!!! If it bothers you so that that girl got an extra day by asking for it.... then YOU ask for another day.... otherwise, blow it up into a balloon and LET IT GO!!! As for the paper thing... well... why worry if you print your stuff out at home? Most colleges ("private" or not) charge for paper! While i do agree that you are being paid to be taught.... maybe your teacher is trying to teach you to TEACH yourself! ....that's a skill you'll need all through life... especially in a dynamic field such as nursing... right? We got no instruction on dosage calcs.. just a few "workshops" we could sign up for if needed. As long as you passed your pre-req math courses.... you should have all the tools you need to learn these few extra steps.. Our instruction in this area has been non existant. Our test is Monday. I know it's anxiety causing.. but this is all teaching you to work under pressure... hang in there.... you'll be fine, keep your eyes on the prize, not on paper and other students.. those things will dilute your focus. be well!

Hi there (o: It may not get better if you're thinking in terms of homework. Lots of the reading is dry.. and truthfully a bit boring.... BUT as you go along... and you see where all this stuff is applicable to theory and practice and etc etc...... it gets better... then you're like.. "cool.... now i know why i had to know that stuff!!!!" once you get into your nursing program,it'll be more interesting!:)

I thought i read an article once, that attributed a rash of deaths in NICU with an aggressive form of bacteria that was eventually traced to/linked with, a Nurses artificial nails.... seems the nail material was a perfect resevior and breeding ground for the bacteria...this happened in Oklahoma, does anyone else remember this?