southerngirl

Hey Eaglegirl!! Are ya bored yet!! I saw your post and had to reply!!! Its so great to say we're grads!!!! We made it!! When I first began my journey, I was faced with a decision between two schools. I am so thankful that I went with my heart's decision of NGCSU. I must add that at NGCSU the instructors are wonderful and you actually end up with some time for family!

Hi! I just wanted to say that both Athens Tech and NGCSU are great programs. I'm currently in the NGCSU program and LOVE it! I think you will be happy with either one. I've had a few friends go to athens tech and the program sounds similar. So if you get in one and not the other don't be to upset. Good luck to you! Just don't give up, GPC is a stressful program and nursing school doesn't have to be all stress. Keep your chin up and good luck!

Hi! It is a uniform advantage store at southlake and uniform world in decatur in suburban plaza. Good luck! They are also having a sale on shoes this month.

Hi! I'm not sure if this helps but I know there is one at southlake mall and one in Decatur on Church street. If you are at GA state that might be a close good choice. Good luck!

Just wanted to say that I'm sure Jake won't have a problem! We have several in our class and they are doing great! So tell him to hang in there in the long run it will be worth all the stresss!! PS I know several who went to Gordon and enjoyed it. A lot of work but well worth it!!

If you can hear when using it, then I would go ahead and use it for now. It really is ok not to spend $100 on a new one. They often sprout legs and walk off at clinicals. I would use the one you were given unless you feel like you want another one. Besides, there is so much other stuff you will have to purchase. Good luck!

Hi! I'm sure this has all been said before but this is what has aided me through the first year! I have learned organization is the key to sanity! I found that once I started nursing school I was losing my memory for the simple things such as bills, apts etc. I purchased a student detail planner. I really liked the one that breaks the day down in hours. Anyway, I would plan my study plan for two weeks or so at a time. On the day at hand I would get into detail by how many pages of reading, assignments and even break times. I would also note apts, test days etc bill due dates if I didn't remember. This improved my productivity during study days and allowed me to be finished before school let out. Look into child care now if you know your schedule. You will alway know that your kids are in good hands and if you are late from clinicals, lecture etc they are safe and sound! I found myself preparing a lot of frozen foods. The crock pot is wonderful because you can do it the morning or evening before and your family still has a decent meal. Cleaning did fall to the waist side. I encouraged everyone to help pitch in to keep the house running. This included making sure my husband could be home on time and giving a helping hand. Nursing school takes a lot of your time. I found that by using a planner and things like the crock pot gave myself extra time to spend with my family. Organization and time management are going to be the key! The program I attend was smart enough to have a little social gathering for famalies of the nursing students. The facilty was able to speak to the spouses etc concerning the demands of nursing school. This was great because only you know what the program is like. This gives the spouses information other than you so they are more likely to be underrstanding. I hope the program you are attending does this too. As long as you can get organized there will be less stress for you and yours. Good luck! The first year is a long and bumby ride, but oh is it exciting!!!:balloons: :chuckle

I've heard III is the best. Mine has a short length and I think I would like the longer one better. Just make sure you get it engraved because, unfortunately they sometimes sprout legs and walk. Good luck!!

The key to a great study group, IMHO is the dedication of the students. Everyone has to stay focused on the goals of the group and limit chatting to breaks! That is the hard part but it can be done. Look for dedicated, focused fellow students. It has made a difference in the study group.

Way To Go!!!! Congrats!

Last year, I found most of my books at http://www.bruisedbooks.com. They note that some may be scratched, dented etc, but mine were in perfect condition. I was able to even get a few marked down. Several also went to ecampus.com, I believe they offered free shipping too. Another note, if you can, invest in the fabric book covers. Office depot has them in jumbo size to fit the books. Another student had them and her books were in pretty good condition by the end of the year vs. looking beat up. I guess it shows how much we used our main fundamentals! I would also suggest a 3-4 inch binder, with the d rings. What we would do is take the syllabus apart by test sections and leave the rest in the large binder. This would help cut down on the paper and help to focus on the material you need. Just a few suggestions! I would also invest in a good rolling book bag, it really saves your back. Good luck. Pm if anyone has questions.

Just wanted to let everyone know that the booklist is on the NGCSU website now. I know that several have asked which books to get so check out the fall booklist. There is a link on the book store page of the website. It will be in small print halfway down the page. It looks like there are only one or two new ones on the list. If you see several different choices of the same type book for example drug guides etc., we were told to pick one that we liked best. Good luck to everyone this year!!

Purchase a good rolling book bag to save your back. I would wait to see what the program is like before buying study guides. Talk to senior students in your program. They will tell you if you need to purchase other items. Good luck!

It is possible. The one thing you learn in nursing school is unfortunately you don't always get that A. The important thing is that you passed and have alot of room between your grade and the failing cut off grade. I know each school is different some a 74, 76 etc. If you keep yourself ahead of the game, by reading, getting assignments completed before due dates and keep focused anything is possible. Good luck!!

I agree. It will be more likely possible during 2nd semester than first. There is always 1 or 2 who have a difficult time either with grades from A&P or checkoff failures etc. Good luck to you.