UNLV SON Fall 2013

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I wanted to start a thread for Fall 2013 UNLV School of Nursing hopefuls!

Maybe we can start a discussion within this thread as well to talk about different grants, loans and scholarships that we can apply for to help ease some of these expenses. It's pretty expensive. I know I am struggling with getting all the required items and I am not looking forward to paying for books.

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Maybe we can start a discussion within this thread as well to talk about different grants loans and scholarships that we can apply for to help ease some of these expenses. It's pretty expensive. I know I am struggling with getting all the required items and I am not looking forward to paying for books.[/quote']

Yes it is definitely expensive just getting everything we need to start! I am taking out loans for this semester but it would be great to hear about different scholarships. Im dreading buying books! Unlv does free physicals if you are enrolled in classes and also many of the vaccines for a cheaper price.

Does anyone have any recommendations for shoes to get?

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Is Anyone applying to unlv for spring 2014 ???

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Has everyone bought their books already? The bookstore is all out of stock so I'm stuck waiting lol.

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I haven't got mines yet so I am waiting too...I dont understand how they can run out when it's a term one bundle and there are only so many students that get accepted. Should be a simple calculation lol.

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I haven't got mines yet so I am waiting too...I dont understand how they can run out when it's a term one bundle and there are only so many students that get accepted. Should be a simple calculation lol.

I said the exact same thing lol it makes no sense to me! But I am anxious/excited for orientation. I still need to purchase shoes and a watch for the program.

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I got my shoes from that sketcher store on flamingo just past Maryland pkwy and I found my watch at Walmart.com for under 10 bucks. It's waterproof, and has the seconds.

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Hello newly admitted UNLV SON class of Fall 2014! I just finished the first semester (level) a week ago and let me tell you....it was one of the hardest things I've EVER done! But, I have learned so much and look forward to the next semester that begins Sept. 9. If there is any advice I can give you, it is this: if you're not sure what to do with your patient....sit them up! Oxygenation and assessment are the FIRST things you do. ALWAYS!

I've been perusing comments from this thread and know this: it IS expensive to start. Get yourselves a pen light (nothing that will blind your patient), a good pair of medical scissors (but don't spend too much on them), a clipboard (something like this) and know that you'll spend more along the way to get yourself set up.

Adjusting to studying ALL THE TIME (trust me, you will) is difficult, but you will also have so much fun along the way. Dedicate yourselves to becoming the best nurse and take every opportunity to learn.

If you have any questions: please feel free to email me at [email protected]

Good luck! Go forth and heal! :)

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Hello newly admitted UNLV SON class of Fall 2014! I just finished the first semester (level) a week ago and let me tell you....it was one of the hardest things I've EVER done! But, I have learned so much and look forward to the next semester that begins Sept. 9. If there is any advice I can give you, it is this: if you're not sure what to do with your patient....sit them up! Oxygenation and assessment are the FIRST things you do. ALWAYS!

I've been perusing comments from this thread and know this: it IS expensive to start. Get yourselves a pen light (nothing that will blind your patient), a good pair of medical scissors (but don't spend too much on them), a clipboard (something like this) and know that you'll spend more along the way to get yourself set up.

Adjusting to studying ALL THE TIME (trust me, you will) is difficult, but you will also have so much fun along the way. Dedicate yourselves to becoming the best nurse and take every opportunity to learn.

If you have any questions: please feel free to email me at [email protected]

Good luck! Go forth and heal! :)

Thank you so much for this advice!!! It is so appreciated. And yes I do feel like I am buying so many things and there are always more lol but it's understandable! I am looking forward to orientation where they will hopefully give us more information. What study methods have worked best for you for your first semester? I'm also terrified of the lack of sleep I see people post about because I do not run well on no sleep, have you experienced this? Thank you for providing your email as well :)

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Yes thank you so much for the advice and for reaching out to us.

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@melby

Since -------------- sent us that email informing us of what's in the term one bundle I bought my books from Amazon and they offer paperback on some of them and it came out cheaper than bookstore. I also bought two from a girl that just went thru term one off Craigslist.

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Study groups worked best for me. Not everyone is good for a study group, but I found an awesome group of super smart people who helped me tremendously. Jen Bellsley (you'll meet her at orientation) will most likely hold a study group and while I didn't find that really helpful, others did. Get study guides from other nursing students who have been there/done that. I have a bunch that I can send along that might be particularly helpful for Pharmacology. I am a visual person and I need to write, re-write, write again, and keep writing information over and over to get it into my head. To that end, I purchased a big white board and used it all. the. time. But that's me. You'll find your own methods and once you find what works for you...DON'T MESS WITH IT. I have classmates that were still trying to figure out their own study methods into the last weeks of the semester. Not smart. Get into your groove and stay there.

Sleep and your social life will go bye-bye while you're in school. Get used to it. It'll take a few weeks to adjust, but once I got used to 4-5 hours of sleep a night, it wasn't too bad. Don't pull overnighters, though. Your ability to think (especially critical thinking) is greatly diminished and you'll end up harming yourself or your patient....both of which are no bueno.

Also, keep in mind that it is ok to cry. I did it often when school started and then less so with each passing week. It's not a sign of weakness....just your humanity showing through. I will say that I studied like a demon throughout the week and took Sundays to be my day to sleep, be with my family, attend church and rejuvenate for the upcoming week. But you will study lots and often. Nursing school is demanding for a reason. Nursing is a demanding profession and not everyone can be an excellent nurse. UNLV has an outstanding program and they put out grads that hospital want to hire. Be grateful for this opportunity and take advantage of every learning moment you get.

And remember: Sit them up! Assess!

You newbies will be amazing! :)

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