CThompson27

They aren't bad. You'll be good. :)

Most of the handouts are useless. I wouldn't pay too much attention to them, a few will be helpful for clinicals but not for the tests. I do suggest when you have time, to do as many ATI templates as you can because toward the end of the semester you're going to have so much going on that those will become a pain and likely be the last thing you're thinking about.

I didn't really pay attention to the power points, but that's because they don't work for me I'm more of a reader. So I schemed the text because you'll see that the beginning is background and the end is all the nursing process broken down (no really helpful) and I focused a lot on the ATI. And like I said DEFINITELY look at the objectives and make you study guide based off it. Just try to absorb the information as best you can and you'll be good. They say the questions are NCLEX style but they're just normal test questions so don't let that freak you out. But learn the subject content broadly not detailed because tests aren't on specific details. It's a lot of scenario typeso of questions. Mrs. Bitney is cool, she's chill and doesn't add a lot of unnecessary work like some instructors. I didn't have her but I heard all good things.

It really depends on how you learn. I will tell you that the ATI book was my best friend first semester it is basically a summary of all the chapters in the fundamental textbook. The amount of content is super overwhelming in first but you'll learn works best for you and just run with it. The unit objectives in the syllabus are what they test on and they use a lot of repeat questions from the online quizzes and online ATI test you will slowly take throughout the semester so take them serious. Which clinical are you in and who is your instructor if you don't mind telling over this site.

Dont be overwhelmed, you got this. I'm happy to help anyway I can.

I had 61 pts.

How many points did you have, if you don't mind me asking.

Yes, I did.....did you?

Has anyone else applied to COS nursing program for spring 2016? I'm curious how many points other people applied with and if anyone has heard back yet.