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Starting this fall - happy to come across all of your tips!

Hi there, you just have to begin by entering an accredited nursing program. You should research community colleges and universities in your state of residence (or state you plan to relocate to), if in the US. For nursing programs (RN or BSN), you can check said state's Board of Nursing (BON) website for a list of accredited programs. After which, you'll want to find the 'nursing' section within the educational institution of your choosing and review the admissions requirements. Take some time to reflect on where you stand (I.e how many courses you may have completed previously, did any courses expire, etc). Finally, make an appointment with an admissions counselor to further assist you with questions you may have, that are specific to your program of interest. Good luck!

#truth (are the use of hashtags still a thing?) I studied so much, I would have dreams about subjects covered in anatomy. Memorization is key - though if you can conceptualize the material; it will help immensely.

#3 - Thank you!!

Thank you - I am both very excited and a bit nervous! Lol.

There may still be options for you; although your best bet would be to speak with an academic advisor. It is important to understand that your pre-requisite grades truly matter. Nursing is a highly sought-after career, therefore, from the moment you decide that this is your 'goal,' you must stand out as a competitive applicant. The best way to do so, is by way of academic achievement. If you're unsuccessful in your courses, it may be wise to re-evaluate your study habits, course load, work schedule, etc to determine the reason as to why you were unable to pass. Be willing to work hard and seek help - your school may offer tutoring sessions or utilize YouTube or AllNurses for study tips! Best of luck to you.

I was accepted into a program, however I feel I won't consider myself a nursing student until I begin classes this fall.

Hey there, there are many threads on AN that are dedicated to A&P I. I hope that you'll take some time to navigate through them, as I believe they will prove to be helpful. A thread started by the user Polka-dot is quite popular and can be found here: https://allnurses.com/showpost.php?p=8956210 If you want a leg up, I would begin reviewing the integumentary and skeletal systems. Good luck!

I suppose that would be better - at this point the only advice I can give is just know your limitations (whatever they may or may not be). I truly believe the order in which you've signed up seems backwards. There are many foundation course you're taking after the classes that you typically work up to. In any case, Gen Chem differs from Organic Chemistry, as it is more formulae vs. qualitative. If you haven't taken a math in a while, it's good you are taking stats first to get used to ratios and equalities. Best of luck to you.

Only you will truly know if you can handle the workload - being a 4.0 student, perhaps you have spent a decent amount of time developing good study habits. Have you taken A&P before (high school or previously at the collegiate level)? It can take up a lot of your time, outside of normal lecture/lab hours. 'Spring 2017' could potentially be difficult. Will your job allow you to reduce your hours if needed to maintain academic success? Does your institution not require Gen Bio/Gen Chem as a pre-req to A&P I?

I found that my anxiety stemmed from not feeling prepared. I found that I was much more calm when I felt I knew the material well. I am all for study groups. It has helped me to test my knowledge whenever I had to explain to someone else. The user who mentioned office hours and tutoring was absolutely right. Sometimes the tutors have taken the course with the same professor and can help you narrow down your focus. If your professor sees you're making an effort to work on your grade maybe they would be willing to provide a study guide to the class? I also mark allllllll over the test/exam underlining and circling to make sure I understand the question. I give myself 30 seconds to a minute depending on the time we have allotted and then I star it and move on if I have an unable to answer. I don't want to feel overwhelmed or trigger anxiety.

These are all valid questions as they will help you to determine if the workload has the potential to be overwhelming. In addition, will you be working while completing these courses?

I'm not a smoker, but I am a family member of someone who has had lots of difficulty in doing so. Just wanted to extend a congratulations and sounds like you're kicking butt this year! [emoji322][emoji119]

Yes, I'm so appreciative of that! I'll be utilizing them quite soon. I'm sure it will help me to achieve similar success!

Got a 98 on my skeletal exam! Thank you for your PowerPoint!

Some Long Term Care facilities train you for free in exchange for your commitment to a year of employment. Check your states Board of Nursing for a list of programs offered bear you, perhaps it can offer a less expensive option? I had a stipend for mine, but many people in my class were able to get reimbursed if they were employed at an establishment that accepted Medicare. I'm not sure of the connection there, but it will probably be outlined online or answered with a phone call to your states BON.

Just used your notes for an exam I had yesterday and I got an A! They were so clear and outlined in a digestible way! Thank you!

I absolutely agree with this, oh and you may want to start studying the bones!

Awesome! Thank you so much for your reply and an insight to a few questions!

There's a pretty sweet thread that have quite a few neonatal nurses/ NP's contributing: https://allnurses.com/nicu-nursing-neonatal/neonatal-nurse-practitioner-1002137.html

How exciting! Good luck!

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It makes a difference to hear personal accounts!

Could you provide some insight as to what the interview was like? Types of questions? Interview attire still the same? are "skinny/straight fit" (not leggings or 'jeggings' ) trousers ok? Glad to hear your interview went well!! [emoji3]

A community college will probably be your best bet as far as expenses and simply enrolling in the class. Some schools still require chemistry and gen bio prior to starting A&P, but it varies between institutions (some will require it even if you're non-matriculated and others may not have that as a rule).

I think it's been said quite frequently, but do the practice problems. If I didn't do the practice problems I wouldn't have succeeded in my class. Schools often provide tutors -- a lot of times at no cost to you so take advantage. Re-read and re-organize your notes as well and utilize YouTube. A good channel for me was Tyler Dewitt.