mlc23

This program is 2 years and you will be a nurse. You are setting an example for your children at the same time. Yes, you will make some sacrifices. But if it were that easy, then everyone would be a nurse. All you need to remember is time management...

I'm also starting my 2nd year at DCCC. The Test Success book you recommended was a required reading prior to the beginning of the program...

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I said the same thing. And I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just telling you what we learned in nursing school.

I've been saying this for years! I'm currently in nursing school. I've been a CCMA for 10+ years. They educational difference is unbelievable! CRNP's with a doctrine are not permitted to be called Dr's because they may be mistaken as doctors! I had an MA tell me that my cholesterol was so high I needed to completely alter my eating habits. And I thought I ate healthy. So I changed everything! My entire lifestyle. Just to find out that my cholesterol was so high because my HDL was 125!! My chol ratio was unbelievably low!! MA's can't just blurt out results because patients have questions, and medicine is not always black or white. There are situations like mine. I believed what this MA told me because she identified herself as a nurse. And I guarantee most patients feel the same way I did.

Congratulations on getting accepted!! I'm a 2nd year day nursing student at DCCC. I was you one year ago!! I have seen day and evening students come and go. Usually the ones that withdrawal/fail, are the ones who had a more important excuse then studying. It is a huge commitment. But it's only 4 semesters, and it flies! You make your own decisions. You decide whether or not your going to spend your night working on objectives, or having movie night with your family. Just manage your time. My daughter and I have "mommy/daughter day" they day after every test. She now looks forward to my tests! Make friends with any nursing student you can! You never know what their instructor is stressing them to focus on for tests. Unfortunately, some instructors don't give any hints, that's why you make friends! If you ever consider withdrawing, talk to Sharvette (new dean), Maria K, or a 2nd year nursing student. Because unfortunately, your husband/family won't totally understand what ur going thru. Yet a majority of people are experts and know what YOU need to do. And the 1st nurse you follow in clinical may be the nurse from hell like mine was!! But they're not all bad.... Don't fall behind, and try to read ahead for class. It'll help u understand the lectures. Don't wait till the week of a test to start your objectives, it's not enough time. Never be late to clinical/SIM without calling. And classes aren't mandatory, just clinical is...at least they weren't for us... Good luck!