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Great tips, EMT89! Every single one of the study techniques you've listed have been very helpful to me when I was taking those classes. It's awesome that you've posted this stuff! :yelclap:

Nursing school is hard AND time consuming, but if you love what you're doing you'll find it very rewarding as well. Don't let the drop rates scare you. During my first year of nursing school, I watched my classmates fail classes, changes majors, and drop out of school. It scared the bajeebies out of me! I now realize that the people who are committed to a career in nursing will struggle, yes, but will make it. People who fail out often don't have the "drive" that it takes to be a nursing student. I psych myself out as well. Don't let that keep you from pursuing a career in nursing if that's what you really feel called to do. Yes, those darn "trick" questions. If you learn your stuff, apply yourself, and think of your instructors as valuable resources instead of enemies, then you'll get the hang of it. Part of it is just adjusting to a different way of studying and applying information. Go for it! Don't let fear keep you from being excited for nursing school! And don't forget to have some fun while you're at it.

Hi there! First off, congrats on beginning your first class! I am in my sophomore year of nursing, and I have realized that it is often very wise to space out your science and math classes, especially if you're like me and strive to get high grades. I've already taken my school's version of the classes you mentioned, and I would recommend taking math, anatomy, and english in the same semester, but put off bio until next semester. Science classes can be very time consuming, and you have to adjust to how to study science as opposed to how to study the humanities. I don't have any children, but I work full-time. So I understand why you're worried about being overwhelmed. Take the science classes in as small doses as possible, and you should be fine. :) Best of luck to you!