Students Only....warning this will bore others....

[SusanRN2004, RN]

OK --some of you started classes this week...how was it?

For those that have not started, what are you doing to get ready?

I am cleaning closets and trying to get the house in order, making room on my bookshelves for those 45 pounds of books (they bend the higher shelves, I had to put them on the bottom), I cut 400 index cards in half for flash cards...(I like small flash cards), saying goodbye to friends and family for the next two years (just kidding)...what about you?

I feel like I have gone back to being 15, not 45! :roll

[shygirl]

I had to peek. You were right. Just kidding. Good luck at school.

[Love-A-Nurse]

hi susan!

i had just about given up on studying ahead until today. i was given books for two of my nursing classes that start on aug 26 by two students who have completed the classes and now i can get some reading done.

i need to know what every one is doing for the "anxiety attacks"!, if you are having any, regarding getting started with clinicals?

great topic!

[Love-A-Nurse]

Originally posted by shygirl

I had to peek. You were right. Just kidding. Good luck at school.

:chuckle

[Nursemelo]

nothing, i'm doing nothing, but hidding in a corner pretending that it is not almost time to go back. hehe J/K actually i also just started clearing out places on the shelf, made a school supply list and started making up an order for some new scrubs. now if that !@#$%^& government could just straighten out the entire student loan mess they have me in, i might just be able to attend class in 3 weeks!

[SusanRN2004, RN]

originally posted by lpn,future, rn

hi susan!

i had just about given up on studying ahead until today. i was given books for two of my nursing classes that start on aug 26 by two students who have completed the classes and now i can get some reading done.

i need to know what every one is doing for the "anxiety attacks"!, if you are having any, regarding getting started with clinicals?

great topic!

the anxiety attacks are getting better...for a while all i had to do to get one was to look at my schedule! i think i am using that energy for housework right now.

i am trying to get the first 7 chapters of reading done that was assigned at orientation...i was already to get into the "nursing stuff" and found out 4 of the chapters were history, law (yuck), ethics and cultural differences....ok but i want to read about assessments and all that good stuff!! oh well --at the pace we go, that will probably be next week!

[Love-A-Nurse]

originally posted by susanrn2004

the anxiety attacks are getting better...for a while all i had to do to get one was to look at my schedule! i think i am using that energy for housework right now.

i am trying to get the first 7 chapters of reading done that was assigned at orientation...i was already to get into the "nursing stuff" and found out 4 of the chapters were history, law (yuck), ethics and cultural differences....ok but i want to read about assessments and all that good stuff!! oh well --at the pace we go, that will probably be next week!

i think my anxiety level would be a little less if we were given information on what to be studying during our orientation.

all the best to you this semester, susan!

[Carleigh]

Doing about the same thing: organizing closets, trying to get a good study space, doing some final pleasure reading, spending time with family, doubting my decision : ), worrying if I have what it takes to make it, etc. It's almost here!

[Nycole]

I got my shelves cleaned and stacked with all required and some recommended books. They look so nice all neatly placed, I don't want to mess them up (j/k). Got my study area made. Cut my flashcards, reset my palm and added "Nursing" stuff. Got familiar with my books. I'm anxious to get started, however I know the first couple weeks will drag out with the boring stuff.....history, ethnics, etc, etc.... I can't wait until the sh*t hits the fan and we have to bust a** .....I always enjoy a good challenge. This waiting stuff is driving me insane!

Nycole

[nrselisa]

I still have to pick up my uniforms & books. Other than that I am ready! I just enrolled my 1 yr old in daycare, bought all of my supplies & am enjoying my free time. We have a quiz on the first day, so I better start studying soon:)

Lisa

[SusanRN2004, RN]

Originally posted by snlisa

I still have to pick up my uniforms & books. Other than that I am ready! I just enrolled my 1 yr old in daycare, bought all of my supplies & am enjoying my free time. We have a quiz on the first day, so I better start studying soon:)

Lisa

A QUIZ!!! Did they tell you what it was on?

[nrselisa]

Susan, They said it will be an anatomy quiz. I have no idea what system! I'm just going to study everything that I have forgotten! They told us about it during our orientation last May. I just feel bad for those who didn't make it to orientation!