busby's mom

Hi! I am starting my first year this August at Motlow and was wondering if there are any 2nd year students out there that could offer me some advice. Specifically, I was wondering if I should buy all of the books on the list we were given at orienta...

I love it cause it's so true! A fellow classmate and friend and I have discussed whether or not to speak "nurse" to our non-nursing friends and want to in order to use our new language, but hesitate because we're afraid they'll think we're showing o...

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions regarding studying for exams so that I can actually make an A. I make notecards, read, take practice exam after practice exam and even do some study groups (which sometimes help and other ...

Thanks to everyone who posted comments. They were very encouraging and supportive which I needed so much! I try to explain this stuff to friends and family, but in all honesty, no one gets it unless they have either already been in the program or a...

You're absolutely right! These tests are like nothing I've ever taken before! I really thought that I understood that before I entered the program, but until you actually take the tests, you really have no clue! I will try to embrace the grades and...

Thanks for what you said....all of it! I'm actually improving in the fact that this time I didn't cry after getting a B. LOL! So that's progress! I guess it's just hard because I feel like I understand it and put so much time into it that you would...

To KAR38: I feel for you because you're right, the program is overwhelming and we were told that no one else will understand the stress, etc. of the program except those who have been through or who are going through it now. Try to find a group that...

I would definitely be interested in a study group! In case you don't know this, the Saunder's NCLEX study guide is a GREAT study tool. I read this several places and someone at orientation advised me to get it as well (this was after I already had bo...

I make note cards in addition to my notes with answers on one side and the facts on the other and quiz myself. Also, alphabet cues work well or acronyms work well too. Another suggestion maybe try making a motto or phrase to help job your memory or m...

I feel exactly the way peytonsmom says! We start a week from Sunday...yes, Sunday and I'm so excited and looking forward to it! To those who have to get up early, try having to get up at 4 and be on the road by 4:45 to drive 1 1/2 to main campus for ...

To musiclovingpisces I am also a pisces so my advice is read all you can on this site and get on amazon and check out Saunder's Student Nurse Planner and Test Taking Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students by Nugent and Vitale. I have been reading...

Oh okay. You were the first person who started and had orientation on the same days so I thought we might be classmates. My school is in Tennessee.

oh my gosh, i feel the exact same way!! i used to hit up pre-nursing all the time, and now i spend nearly all my time on allnurses here "general nursing student" and i'm sooo excited!! orientation is aug. 26, and i start aug. 31, so nothing to rep...

Hello! I am starting my first year of nursing at Motlow this fall (woo hoo!)and was wondering if there are any second year students out there that would be willing to mentor me through this first year. I would treat you to lunch or dinner in exchang...

i am slightly younger than you and am changing careers. i have 2 classes left other than nursing classes, but i figure i can take them in the summer instead of with my nursing ones. i want to concentrate on those! like you, i have a family and am ...

I also purchased a voice recorder because I agree that you can never get everything they say. Plus, some days I have an hour and a half commute so that will be time well spent listening to the lectures again. I bought a Saunder's student planner wh...

First of all, congrats to all who are beginning this exciting new journey! I, too, am a new nursing student this fall and don't start until August 31st although on the calendar it has us scheduled to do some things that Sunday before so we'll see! ...

Happy 4th of July to all! I am starting my first year of nursing school this fall and was wondering whether it is wise to purchase the recommended books in addition to the required books. I have purchased one of the recommended books under the advice...

I really like the websites she lists in there and the tips on surviving....lol! I've been scared out of my mind and excited to start all at the same time! Is that possible? Maybe I'm bi-polar...anyway, it's definitely true that misery loves company a...

Thanks for responding. I have heard pros and cons to buying them. I agree that there's so much to read already and actually purchased a Saunders NCLEX study guide as I heard it's a helpful study tool for tests. Thanks again! Christina aka busby's mo...

To all who have taken the time to give me such great advice....thank you from the bottom of my heart! I am reading "How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School" and have seen where we really become family during this time and you have proven t...

Thanks so much chicookie! That's what I was afraid of happening and there are several recommended books.

Thanks! It's so great meeting fellow Motlow nursing students! I met a couple that live in my area at orientation and was surprised since I live in Nashville. They told us at orientation that the friends we meet in school will become live-long frien...

Thanks for the info! I have heard over and over how intense the program is and have already started having stress dreams! LOL That was one thing I was wondering about the recommended books as there are already so many to read, I wondered if they rea...

in response to what maggiofliore posted....I never implied or said that if your "book smart" that automatically meant you were not common sense smart and never did I use common sense in my post. I was merely stating that some people have to work hard...