Alright well I have been wanting to post this for a very long time! Since I first logged on to allnurses I couldn't wait until it was my turn to say, I am a nursing student!!!
So, technically, yesterday was my first day but I was only there for a couple hours. We went right into lecture about the history of nursing and how it's ever changing. We also learned about the different educational paths a nurse can take, but I already did that research beforehand on allnurses
Today was mainly orientation and a welcome to our nursing class. We went more in depth about what to expect and also dissected our huge textbook-like syllabus. I am not joking about the size of that syllabus, it's insane. Since starting I have been reading nonstop. We have already been assigned about five chapters to read from our fundamentals book, which is not the most interesting of reads, but it's doable. I'm just overwhelmed really, probably because they talked a lot about what is to come. Over the next month, three papers are due and at the end of each semester we are taking the ATI tests. If we fail those, well then we have to take the course over.
Today was also one of our lab days. So for lab, we watched two videos about ensuring infection control by washing hands and applying ppe and then of course we had to do it. The basics for right now. Tomorrow is another lab day, bedmaking and body mechanics. So I guess I should get back to reading a couple more chapters and stop playing around on allnurses. I am just so happy to have finally made it. I'm still in a state of shock. Somebody pinch me.
So its been a while since i have been in here. I was just reading over my post and everyone's from 1st semester and i am so glad that we all made it and still hanging on strong!!
I have one more semester to go and am very excited and super scare of NCLEX.
I will be starting the final semester in January! This has been one heck of a ride and we are on the downhill. I hope you all are doing well and are enjoying your winter break.
I am stressed about the NCLEX but one step at a time. I can't believe we only have one semester left.
When I saw this thread title I smiled. One semester to go! This one was kind of tough on me and I ended up with all B's, but I guess that is still okay. B = Boogie forward? Next semester, our schedule is going to be kind of tough. Are any of youse guys :) going to have longer days next semester? We will have 3 relatively long days per week and one very short day, instead of one long day, one medium-long day, and 2 short days.
Can you believe we are here guys?!?! Didn't the time FLY by!!! I had my final on Tuesday...grades should be posted by tomorrow! Graduation is in six months!!
Congrats on us making it this FAR!!! We'll be nurses soon!!! Well..after we pass the NCLEX!!
Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.
It's going great, enjoying winter break before I go into my Last Semester in JAN! We are almost there. WOOOHOOOOOO It's crazy to look back. I got so much info from this site when I was still on the wait list and doing pre reqs.
Funny how time flies by when your super busy with nursing school. I am actually done in March because I am in the accelerated program. Just finished my last clinical days in ICU last week. Block 4 seems to be rushing by me. We signed up for preceptor positions last week. It just seems so fast now, and I can't believe it is almost over. Good Luck to all of you starting your last semester. It is tough but extemely interesting, especially in the ICU. We were all so nervous in the beginning and now we are almost done :). ---Kelli
It's amazing how quickly the time has went by! I'm planning my work shedule for the next 3 months and getting all my NCLEX materials together. I'm looking forward to graduating in May '11!
Congrats on all who are almost finished. I start my 1st semester next month, and I feel just as you did when you all started. But this site is AMAZING! I have gained loads of info, and I know I can turn to you all for help as I'm sure that I will need it. CONGRATS TO ALL!
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So its been a while since i have been in here. I was just reading over my post and everyone's from 1st semester and i am so glad that we all made it and still hanging on strong!!
I have one more semester to go and am very excited and super scare of NCLEX.
how how is everyone in their program?