rachaelbennett

We use ATI in my program too I have found that doing all the practice test offered helps me a bunch. Have you tried the remediation templates?

Let me just start by saying Fluid and Electrolytes are difficult for many to understand. Everyone has their way of remembering or understanding these topics. I think that teachers make tests in different styles as well and they might differ from the way students get it. Do you know what I mean? I am 5 weeks away from finishing my first semester in an RN program. My test taking skills have changed drastically! The thing that helps me the most is not freaking out about the exam. I know it sounds stupid easy but it really does help. If you go in scared and anxious you won't do as well on your exam. I usually come to class 10 min early and try not to talk to any other students until after the test (they might make you more scared or confuse you). After the test I write down what I didn't expect to be on the test and everything else i can remember about the topics questioned. This gives me a study guide for the mid-term and final. Also I have changed the way I study as well. I don't study to memorize I study to understand! Another simple thing but your mentality about studying has to change. This was hard for me and still is. Also study a little every day... I mean EVERY day. 15 min if you can! It reinforces. Do you have a skills lab? A place to study all of your hands on skills? Go there! You might be a visual learner! Hope this helps :)

Requirements for nursing programs differ from school to school but the basics are: Math (basic algebra), English, all the sciences; Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Psycology, etc., Government (Political Science) and others. Get your pre-reqs done first. You can find out which classes you have to take at the Student Services office or counseling center at your school. I would work on interpersonal communication because that is the basis of nursing. You need to have that "bed-side manner" that everyone talks about and have good team work skills to work with your fellow employees.

I was on a waitlist for three years for one school. I then ended up moving to a different city and applied to a nursing program there and got in on the first shot! I am finishing up my first semester now and got my letter of acceptance from the first school I applied to. Funny how that works. Here is my advice. Do not stop studying! Prepare prepare prepare! Study anatomy and phys and pathophysiology too! If you struggle with math do that too. Search topics of first semester nursing school cirriculum. Or apply to other schools as well. It is better to be on two or three waitlists then just one. Good luck to you!