nursinglove15

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  1. What's in Your Backpack?

    nursinglove15 replied to LaceElaine's topic in General Students

    I keep a separate binder for each class. In it I put any notes that I am able to print along with the class syllabus and schedule. I also keep a spiral notebook in every binder to take additional...

  2. My first semester

    nursinglove15 replied to Laurelli's topic in General Students

    Spend the summer RELAXING. You will not have nearly enough time for this when school starts. There really isn't a lot you can do ahead of time for first semester. Until you know how your specific...

  3. What is the problem with nursing school?

    nursinglove15 replied to joe007's topic in General Students

    I don't know about your nursing program, but in mine we do in fact learn patho on a cellular level. Yes, we have to recognize s/s, but we also have to know WHY these s/s occur. We have to know how a...

  4. surviving nursing shcool

    nursinglove15 replied to ssbabygirl09's topic in General Students

    Nursing school tests are a completely different animal, and learning how to take them is definitely difficult. However, I think the hardest thing for me has been having to miss out on time and events...

  5. Nursing School Study tips & habits

    nursinglove15 replied to jbward's topic in General Students

    Use a planner! Staying organized is one of the most beneficial things you can do in nursing school. Stay on top of your assignments, read ahead as much as possible, and take notes during lecture....

  6. How do I figure out my overall score?

    nursinglove15 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    (Test avg) * 0.75 + (homework avg) * 0.25= total grade Hope this helps

  7. The TEAS Test, why does it make or break?

    nursinglove15 replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires a 75 overall on TEAS for acceptance and looks at reading scores more so than math or science. When I was doing pre-reqs, I didn't understand the importance of TEAS. However, after...

  8. Horrible Clinical Instructor!! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    nursinglove15 replied to yywsu2014's topic in General Students

    It is your instructor's job to notice what you do wrong and what you need to improve. Documenting these things does not make your instructor horrible. A clinical evaluation is about reflecting on what...

  9. Are study groups necessary to help me succeed in nursing program?

    nursinglove15 replied to mharzi's topic in General Students

    Study groups definitely aren't necessary! Many study groups can be more of a distraction than a benefit. If you can find people you study well with, go for it. However, if you feel like studying alone...

  10. how to ace nursing exams

    nursinglove15 replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Students

    The first thing you need to do is figure out how you learn best and apply the appropriate study skills to your learning type. Second, a big mistake I see my fellow students make is trying to memorize...

  11. Nursing pre-req textbooks?

    nursinglove15 replied to keho1986's topic in General Students

    It's always a good idea to keep an A&P text book. You never know when you might need to refresh your mind on a

  12. Problems with Assessment instructor

    nursinglove15 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for a little advice about how to handle a situation. I'm a first semester student in a BSN program, and my classmates and I are having problems with our Assessment class. We...

  13. Problems with Assessment instructor

    nursinglove15 replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

  14. Problems with Assessment instructor

    nursinglove15 replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

  15. Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    nursinglove15 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    The most important thing you can do is step back and try to figure out what made you fail the tests. If it was a lack of information, find a different way to study or add to ways you already study. If...

  16. First Semester BSN Program

    nursinglove15 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting my first semester of a BSN program on Monday, and I'm really excited! However, I'm trying not to become overwhelmed with all of the information I'm being bombarded with. I know it's going...

  17. First Semester BSN Program

    nursinglove15 replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for all the advice everyone! After the first week, I have found that it is nowhere near as overwhelming as I originally thought it would

  18. 3.01 Applying

    nursinglove15 replied to USFEli's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. You could definitely retake any classes that you didn't do so well in. If you do better your GPA will be raised. I also know that some schools offer minors that include most of your nursing...

  19. Passed TEAS V with 90%! Helpful tips!

    nursinglove15 posted a topic in TEAS Exam Help

    So excited that I took my TEAS V today and did better than I felt I would! Individual total score- 90% Reading- 95.2% Mathematics- 90% Science- 83.3% ELA Usage- 90% To study, I used the official...

  20. TEAS Test Saturday

    nursinglove15 replied to ChristinaStimson's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    It is DEFINITELY worth it to study for TEAS. I graduated third in my high school class in 2012, and I still found it very beneficial to study. It's amazing how quickly you can forget simple things! I...

  21. Last semester of pre-reqs!

    nursinglove15 replied to Mandy0728's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will also be taking my last two pre-reqs (Micro and Patho) this fall, along with two other just for fun classes in order to maintain full-time student status. I'm getting very excited! I applied mid...