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Thank you! We have a day next week after class for people who want to go over their exams. I talked to a friend from class yesterday and she said that she had talked to another instructor and she told her they started a new curriculum this semester so I was thinking maybe the instructor is getting used to the new way? It kind of make sense with how she says "she's too lazy" to do anything extra but now after listening to you guys I feel relieved that it's a common thing. I had friends in other nursing programs look at me like I was crazy that my instructor didn't provide any PPs or any type of guides. So maybe they just lucked out with their instructors! I've taken a few quizzes online to find out what kind of learner I am and it says I'm auditory which I've never explored before so that's going to be something totally new for me. But it's good to know because now I can apply that. I was mostly reading the chapters and writing my own notes as I read, kind of made my own outlines with each chapter. A week before an exam I would go back over my notes and rewrite them and if I had any problems with understanding something I would go back to the chapter and read that section over again. Everyday I would do the same thing up until exam day. I also used our supplemental resources from our chapters but they only gave 15 questions each chapter so that's when I started doing practice tests on quizlet. I also record our lectures in case I miss something but most of the time she just reads from the book. I would love if my instructor put anatomy on my exams. I got 4.0s in my A&P classes. Someone suggested to me yesterday to teach the material to someone else. I tried that last night on my mom and it really did help! She got involved and asked me questions and it really made my brain turn. I just learned I was an auditory learner so that makes sense that it helped! I really like how you do the groups and then exams. Is that something I could bring up to my instructor? I don't want to offend her way of teaching if I want to make a suggestion to her.

Yes! Exactly! I just need a new different approach of learning and studying. I like all of the suggestions so far! I just talked to my mentor and we are meeting after spring break to help tutor. I also went to the bookstore and bought a study guide book to see if there's different approaches I can take in there. Thank you for your reply! [emoji4]

Thanks! You are 100% right about the positive attitude. When I was taking my pre nursing courses I had awesome grades because I was so excited and focused on my journey to my career. I started off the same way when I started the program but I think I'm letting the stress and frustration get to me because its a whole different world. I was thinking about making a motivational poster to look at when I'm starting to feel stressed. I LOVE clinicals! It's the courses and I think the transition that's getting to me. I need to learn new study habits for the critical thinking part. I also talked to one of our coordinators and she's going to meet with me to go over some test taking skills and study techniques so I'm excited for that [emoji4]

Thank you! I had talked to a few and they suggested getting an nclex book to study along with the book topics. They were also going to print off some power points but had to check first if they were allowed. I also found quizlet and that has been a good help. I haven't tried looking into journals yet but that's a great idea! Thanks again! [emoji4]

I could read the sarcasm from her "until you started complaining about everything" unless I took it the wrong way but that's what it sounds like and why are you commenting? To also add to some rude jabs? I asked to not comment on my post if you feel the need to be rude. I really don't think that's much to ask for or if that's really dictating.. I did come to a public forum asking for help not to ask for sarcastic smirky comments. I was asking for encouragement and study tips from people who know good study techniques with books. Or maybe hoping to come across someone who went through a similar situation and seeing how they handled it. I never had to self learn from just a book. I don't have many options in this situation. People have talked to her. She's been an instructor there for awhile and the last thing I want is to say something to a higher and then make the instructor mad because she obviously no longer cares. But I don't need a lecture! Again, if you don't want to offer encouragement or study tips move along. Nobody's making you post. Again, thank you have a good day!

The ONLY reason I brought up the book was because since she ONLY teaches straight from the text it's not helping having an awful book on top of an awful instructor. I think I was pretty thorough and clear in my post so I'm not too sure why you're having a problem with "finding the issue" lol I made sure to explain the whole situation. I really don't understand the need for people to be unnecessarily rude for no damn reason. I'm complaining? YEAH because I'm trying to take my nursing career seriously and this lady is not doing anything to guide us or TEACH us. It's already hard transitioning into your first semester of the program let alone this. Out of all of my pre nursing classes I have NEVER had an instructor like this. Also, people have brought it up numerous times that they are having a hard time understanding the text and need more clarity. She flat out doesn't care. She jokes around about how lazy she is and how she doesn't "feel" like doing anything extra. I'm not the only one who feels this way. I feel like this site is for encouragement and you are straight up rude. If you can't offer the encouragement or help then don't comment. Thanks!

I already know that nursing school is a lot of work (before anyone wants to preach to me about something I already know) but my instructor is extremely unhelpful. You can tell she's ready to be done teaching. She's an older woman. I think she's in pain everyday because she walks with a cane and is always talking about how tired she is and that she's "too lazy" to make any supplemental work for us. When she says that she acts like she's helping us with not providing extra work but it's actually hurting us! 1. We have a HORRIBLE book 2. We aren't provided with power points or study guides or anything to help us follow what we are learning. 3. She goes right along with the book when she lectures 4. She takes DAYS to answer any emails 5. If you ask any questions she makes you feel like you're stupid for not knowing. 6. Questions on the exams don't go along with the reading. There are questions that do pertain to the reading but a lot of them aren't and the whole class gets really confused where she's getting her information from. From what I heard is that there are 3 other instructors that are teaching the same term and they all give the same exam. It just seems like our instructor isn't giving us all the information or material to study like the other instructors are and it's really hurting my grade. The other students in class agree.... We have everything on ebooks and I'm just trying to get some study tips from some book learners out there. Any tips would be appreciated!! Thanks!

Thank you ladies for the encouragement! It's something I've worked towards for 5 years now and it's one of the only big self goals I've set for myself for my future. Hearing other moms going through the same thing is comforting 😊

Hello all, ive finally been accepted to the nursing winter 2016 program. It was a hard road to get here but I've finally made it. But now that it's finally here I'm getting so nervous about starting. I have some nursing friends and their horror stories about their experiences are discouraging sometimes. I have three children that will be 8, 6, and 1 when I'm starting and that's what is making me the most nervous. My two older ones are in school full time and my younger one is obsessively attached to me. I can't walk out of the room without her screaming and running after me. Most of the time I just don't react or give in because I'm trying to get her to learn some independence. But I have a great support system from family. They are willing to do whatever they can to help with the kids to get me through school. I've decided to not work while I'm in the program in hopes of managing time better between school and my children. Any other moms that are or have been through nursing school with young children? I need some advice and encouragement!!!!