Janice530

Hi JerseyGirl6! I'm starting at Christ in the fall of 2013, night division. I was just wondering if you have any tips or advice. Do i need a drug guide or anything else?

I have a bunch of friends who put in their application last week. I'm sure that if you have great grades and/or test scores you'll be accepted. BUT apply ASAP! And go in person to hand it in and to get the application because they help you out and give you great advice. GOODLUCK and hopefully i'll see you in the fall of 2012. :)

Thanks so much for the advice! As for the drug and nurse pocket guide what do you recommend?

I am starting nursing school this fall and I'm so nervous but so excited! I've heard horror stories from my friends that had to withdraw from ns because of how hard and time consuming it is. Those who have succeeded tell me time is everything! They have decreased their hours at work and study every day. When my fiancé and I invite them out, they say they can't do anything until the semester is over. They live, breathe, and eat nursing. And that's exactly what I'm planning to do. Best of luck to you!

I start nursing school this fall. What are things I really really need to bring with me? What should I start mentally preparing for?

I'm new to allnurses.com and I have found this to be so informative! I'm 21 and I'm currently waiting to start nursing school in fall of 2013 in New Jersey! And I couldn't be anymore excited. I've always wanted to be in the medical field specifically a doctor but that's just too much for me. I want to have a family and be involved 150%. I've worked with doctors all my life and I know how hard it is to have provide a balance. With that being said, nursing was the next option. I really fell in love with it in high school since we had different academic programs biomedical (nursing and paramedics), business, culinary, etc. I recently worked with a Physician Assistant and I loved how she was able to do everything and anything. Whereas, a nurse practitioner has to specialize and CRNA only work with anesthesia, etc. Physician Assistants are also trained in the medical model rather than with the nursing model. I'm just very confused with where I want to get to. I was wondering if anyone had an insight/inside information on these three great careers. Also since I'm starting nursing school soon, any advice? What do i need to get through the shifts? Other than a stethoscope, pens, alcohol pads, do i need to invest in anything else?