starting NP school

[Cindy-20]

Does anyone out there have any pointers/advice for someone who is going to start NP school? Is there anything in particular I should be reviewing? My background is L&D and Quality/Risk Management, so I know the learning curve will be great and am nervous. Trying to read up on advanced pathophysiology...any book recommendations? I welcome any advice/suggestions. Thanks in advance!

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I think some of the things you mentioned: adv pharm, pathophys and assessment are all things to bone up on. Good luck in school.

[zmansc, ASN, RN]

Take a vacation, your in for a long road of studying....

[adventure780, BSN, MSN, RN, APN]

yep take some time to watch your favorite shows and work on hobbies and save money, I have already realized even with a few grad courses it is not wise to pick up overtime during a semester or term

[Cindy-20]

I'd love to take a vacation and relax, but my 3 month old won't allow for it

[adventure780, BSN, MSN, RN, APN]

Aww good luck but defintely try to not work overtime once u start school

[Cindy-20]

I'll definitely take your advice, thanks! I feel like I'm overloaded between work and baby now. Nevermind, school in addition to everything. Thanks again!

[adventure780, BSN, MSN, RN, APN]

No problem all the best

[ICURN7]

If you want to read up on patho, you can pick clinical pathophysiology made ridiculously simple from Amazon. It would help you understand a lot about patho before starting the class. Good luck!

[Cindy-20]

Funny, I have that book on my nightstand and have been reading when I have an opportunity ICURN7! Thanks!

[MallysMama]

When you start- don't get behind in the studying/homework. Pace yourself and set aside specific time to get it all done.

[BirkieGirl]

i have already bought a simple patho book also, and have started some review...i am also going to invest in a good pharm guide (in undergrad school it was notecards-that dates me!). i start the clinical portion of my program in spring semester so i have a bit of time, but i'm a huge procrastinator so i'm planning as much as i can.

i have two kids, one in middle school and one in pre-k, i work 5 days a week, AND i'm doing this program 3/4 time. it sounds insane. however, my program is 1/2 brick and mortar and 1/2 online. MANY people that go through it work 4-5 days a week and have kids, etc.

this is do-able. hang in there. i agree, try not to get behind. it just seems like once you do, you NEVER catch up.

invest in some good review guides. i will be listening to mine during my commute every day.

don't be afraid to ask for help. there are lots of nurses with various backgrounds and generally professors who are more than willing to help. good luck!