Three months into an accelerated nursing school program...

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Hi everyone,

I just came here to post this, not to brag, but just to say that I've pretty much made huge strides at school this semester. I'm currently attending a 15-month accelerated program, and I was slightly discouraged at the start. I was averaging high C's in Med Surg and Health Assessment, and had no idea what I was doing wrong. However, in the last month or so, things really started turning around. I can now confidently say that I have at least a B+ in every class (including an A in pharm!). I'm amazed at how fine-tuning one's studying skills and habits can make all the difference. It truly does require a new way of thinking, and as I'm approaching finals (the next two weeks!) I'm realizing that things are making a lot more sense and the concepts are really falling into place.

I had my head-to-toe on Tuesday of this week. I was terrified, and have always been pretty shy and anxious during exams, especially when being assessed by a professor or something... My health assessment professor said that it was one of the best she had seen. I was so incredibly proud of myself, and have way more confidence than I could've imagined at this point. It hasn't been easy, and I think I average 5-6 hours of sleep per night, if I'm lucky, but I just love nursing school so much and the challenges that it brings... and now that my brain is actually understanding what is being discussed... well, it's even more awesome.

I'm just so excited to have gotten to this point. I cannot wait to start my summer semester and have more clinicals (my favorite part).

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

:ancong!:Good for you!!!!!

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Hooray!

:flwrhrts: :flwrhrts: :flwrhrts:

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Woohoo for you! Congrats! :) I just found out my final grade in pharm is an A, and I currently have an A in adult health 1 also...that final is Monday. It's such a good feeling to surprise yourself and do well in a challenging class...makes all of the hard work and lost sleep worth it. Good luck on the rest of your tests! :)

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Specializes in NICU.

Good Job

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That's fantastic! I start my 15 month BSN program in August! It's great to hear from others who are in a similar program! Keep us updated with how things go for you! :up:

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Specializes in PCU, LTAC, Corrections.

Congrats!! I also start my 15 month ABSN program in August. Please keep us posted.

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Thanks so much, everyone. It is truly appreciated. I came here a lot to read about other peoples' experiences as well so I do thank everyone here for their assistance, too. Congrats to you too, FDW, and good luck, Tinker!

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Congrats!! I also start my 15 month ABSN program in August. Please keep us posted.

Good luck!!! Where have you guys decided to go?

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Thank you so much for this post! I will be starting a 15 month ABSN program in August as well! I'm terrified and I hope I will be able to adjust the way you did! Keep us posted!

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I love reading your story. I just got accepted into a ADN program at my community college. I'm really happy and freaked too. Any advice?

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Yay!!!!! Yes, thank you for posting and sharing your story.

Congratulations on bringing your grades up and, more importantly, feeling confident about the material!!

I search these boards for the experiences of those in accelerated BSN programs. :)

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