Tips for New Nursing Students

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I start my ADN nursing program this fall. I was excited at first but I'm getting more and more nervous as the semester approaches. I've heard good and bad things about nursing school, and I know everyone copes differently. I was wondering if there's any advice you could give me, like tips to survive nursing school? And please don't say the usual things like study and work hard. I need more in depth advice. I'm also looking for advice on all things nursing school related - types of scrubs, nursing shoes, how to get along with instructors, studying tips, studying resources, and etc. I'd even like to hear some of your stories on your learning experiences. I'd greatly appreciate it any help I can get.

Thank you and God bless!

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Specializes in ED, Medicine, Case Management.

Honestly, there are so many threads on all of these topics that you could spend hours reading them! I would just do a general search against All Nurses. For instance, use "advice for new students" or "tips for new students" or "best scrubs" or "Best nursing shoes". You can even get a bit more specific, for instance "study tips". Good luck on your program!!

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Agreed, do a search using various key words (see the box on the top right).

#1- find something to help you keep your sanity. For me, it's running.

Scrubs may be preselected by your program. If not, go try on different scrubs and get the ones you like best.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Well, it really is that simple. Do the work and study. Be organized. Keep a datebook and maybe even a whiteboard in your study with due dates/important dates. There is so much thrown at you so fast. You will develop your own technique once your head stops spinning, around week four or five. :dead:

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First don't listen to other students in semesters ahead of you because its always negative. Just be yourself study and be prepared as much as you can and don't try to be a know it all. be respectful and learn thats about it

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Nursing school isn't terrible, it's just different. You'll have times of elation and times when you're really down. Best thing is to take it day by day and do your best.

Spend the extra money for shoes you feel comfortable in, and if they don't feel comfortable in the store you put them right back on the shelf.

Best of luck for your first semester. You'll learn so much!

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