amanda.futureRN

Awesome! I cant wait to finish! Good luck! :)

Good luck! Enjoy every moment, even the stressful ones! :)

Thank you! Same to you! :)

Im soooo excited to be starting my 3rd semester tomorrow! 1 and a half months of vacation, I hope its not too hard to get back into the groove! Lol. Im especially excited because first 8 weeks ill be in OB and after passing that ill be moving on to pediatrics for the last 8 weeks....ive been looking forward to both since I've started nursing school! :) hoping all goes smooth and that I pass so I can move on to my last semester! Good luck to everyone starting something new :)

I just completed my 8 weeks of medsurg a few weeks ago. Its a lot of info, but very doable! I used Saunders & did NCLEX questions pertaining to each subject. I also bought a book called medical surgical made incedibly easy (my saving grace). Im not sure if you're able to, but if you are, record lectures! Good luck :)

First & foremost, congratulations on getting into the nursing program! That in itself is a MAJOR accomplishment! :) I am a nursing student starting my 3rd semester in January. The best advice I can give you is: 1. The first semester might seem a little tough, only because its a whole new transition into different tests questions, getting your mind to think like a nurse, and learning to manage your time, but it is very doable! :) 2. Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is the time to ask & learn. Even when you are in clinicals and you aren't too sure on what to do, do not hesitate to ask your professor or a working nurse. Its the best way to learn! 3. Do not be afraid to be hands on & get in there and do it in clinicals. At first, it seems overwhelming, but once you get in there and do your skills, you'll see that it gets a little easier. 4. Every answer is right in nursing school/exams. But never 2nd guess yourself, always go with your gut feeling -- its usually right :) 5. There are going to be times where you get frustrated and just want to cry, but don't give up. Keep pushing yourself & remember the reason why you started nursing school in the first place! 6. BEFORE nursing school starts, spend as much time with your family & friends as possible, because its true what they say, nursing school is like a full-time job. In order to succeed, you must be dedicated & make sacrifices. There will be times where you have to miss family events & cant go out with your friends, but just remember that at the end of it all, its going to be worth it! GOOD LUCK! You can do it! :)

I just finished med-surg 1 a few weeks ago. I used Saunders & I bought a book called med-surg made incredibly easy. Honestly, the only time I opened up my book was when I truly didn't understand something. Reading that book page by page is impossible and will fry your brain. I also studied my lectures & re-listened to my lectures over and over....I would even listen to them in my car! The class is tough, but its nothing that cant be handled. Good luck :)

I failed my first semester the first time I applied to nursing school. I was beyond devestated. Our passing score was a 78% and it did not round up. I knew I wanted so bad to be a nurse...that I reapplied to the program. I was sad for being seperated from my classmates the first time around....but I kept at it. When I reapplied, rules changed...passing score is still a 78% but now its rounded 77.5%. I am now going into my 3rd semester of nursing school starting in January. DO NOT give up. Use this as a time to recuperate, dont let failing a semester keep u from ur dreams. It doesn't matter how many times u fall, just ALWAYS pick yourself back up and push foward. You got this! :)