Starting to get nervous

[Hyper_toph_emia]

Hello all. I got accepted into the ASU upper division nursing program for spring 2010. I'm crazy excited, but I'm getting nervous because I don't know what to expect. So I thought I would ask if anybody who is currently in the program or allumni could explain what I should expect and how everything is organized. I've read many posts on here in which people have stated that it is "intense". I've also read many posts describing how difficult nursing school is but an elaboration on intense would be nice. Basically I just want a description on what the ASU program is going to be like in a nut shell. Also, I plan to work only on Saturdays and Sundays if that will work with the schedule. Thank you!!

[rickelli]

I think that any nursing program is intense. I am in an accelerated nursing program at MCC and it is very intense and fast paced. I don't think it is as bad as everyone makes it sound but it is a lot of work and time so get use to everything being about nursing. I sleep, eat and dream nursing LOL. The first week is the worst but if you end up in a good group of nurses who all help each other out then you will do fine. My nursing group of 28 are like family if someone is late then someone is calling them. We are always helping each other out when ever we can. Dont be scared just be prepared. It took me the first week to get organized. Congrats and good luck

[Hyper_toph_emia]

Thank you for your reply! That's really cool that you have a tight group. That's wierd that the first week is the worst. I'm used to the first week being easy and just going over the syllabus and stuff. But I'll definitely prepare myself to eat, breathe, and dream nursing lol. It's good to hear that the stories of the difficulty are at least a little bit over exaggerated. I'm sure it will be hard as heck though. It's nice to talk to someone who's living through it. Makes me at ease. So thank you. : )