Valencia college Nursing Summer 2014

TYoungRN7 · Mar 29, 2014

I think the whole book thing is kind of disorganized and communication seems to be lacking. I understand the bookstore is just trying to help but my thing is why would they give us a list of books to but and give us reading to do from those books if they weren't the ones we needed. Any who oh well. I thank goodness just got the approval from my boss to get the iT department to set me up with a home office. So I'll be working from home during nursing school. This is going to be a challenge for all of us but I feel as long as we help each other as much as possible and put the effort in that's needed we will succeed. Idk where you live but you can join our study get togethers.

Im jealous. I already work from home but I work for the state and they don't offer anything other than full time 8-5 so I have already given them my notice

beingthankful · Mar 29, 2014

RNtobe556 I just finished the asepsis chapter. It is ALOT of reading. But I took your advice & read all the skill boxes, etc. It really helped going into the chapter questions.

TyoungRN7 -> yes the clinical handbook is babylike. Pocketsized. Congrats on getting through the dosage book already! That's awesome!

Oh yes, we've already started. Hardcore as well. Its already a shortened semester & add to it that we were given an entire book to cover on our own & 15 chapters in another! LOL.... the first day is going to be CRAZY!

TYoungRN7 · Mar 30, 2014

RNtobe556 I just finished the asepsis chapter. It is ALOT of reading. But I took your advice & read all the skill boxes, etc. It really helped going into the chapter questions.
TyoungRN7 -> yes the clinical handbook is babylike. Pocketsized. Congrats on getting through the dosage book already! That's awesome!
Oh yes, we've already started. Hardcore as well. Its already a shortened semester & add to it that we were given an entire book to cover on our own & 15 chapters in another! LOL.... the first day is going to be CRAZY!

I just wanted to make sure because I'm getting my books from Barnes and nobles (new of course) and not the bookstore. They are so much cheaper. I just got my textbook today so I will start tomorrow in that book, take notes, and answer the questions at the end including the workbook. We have 11 chapters to read correct: chapters 31, 33, 26, 9, 15, 29, 30, 11-14

beingthankful · Mar 30, 2014

Yes that's right. A lot of information to get through in the first 2 weeks. Time to eat our mental wheaties

RNtobe556 · Apr 4, 2014

All of you are on the right track. Keep up the good work. You all will do great!

Nursing2015 · Apr 4, 2014

Congratulations on beginning nursing school! Currently in the program as well and just want to remind you guys to take advantage of the nursing lab staff that will be made available to you once you begin if you need help or clarification on the material. There are Learning Assistants that are all Nursing students who have all been where you are right now. So we understand how overwhelming it feels. Best of luck and we'll see you in May! :)

BeTheLight1145 · Apr 5, 2014

Awesome! What do you think of the program so far? Thank you for the tips!

BeTheLight1145 · Apr 5, 2014

Hey everyone! I am also beginning in May! I am so ready, a little nervous but excited too! I am currently studying the dosage as they advised. I plan on working one day a week, in order to fully devote myself to pursuing my dream. Best of luck to you all and hopefully we will meet in class =)

RNtobe556 · Apr 5, 2014

Congratulations on beginning nursing school! Currently in the program as well and just want to remind you guys to take advantage of the nursing lab staff that will be made available to you once you begin if you need help or clarification on the material. There are Learning Assistants that are all Nursing students who have all been where you are right now. So we understand how overwhelming it feels. Best of luck and we'll see you in May! :)

So should have taken advantage of all our resources this semester!

Nursing2015 · Apr 5, 2014

It's very overwhelming overall especially at the beginning because there was a lot relating to the classwork that I didn't understand. Definitely have had to work hard with my time management and it's a constant struggle to find the time to study and balance having a family. Also tests were not like anything I had ever taken so learning to work through questions and think critically is something I am working on. But overall, I wouldn't change the experience for anything. I've made great friends who are now part of my study group and that's been very valuable.

Nursing2015 · Apr 5, 2014

See my response below

RNtobe556 · Apr 5, 2014

Yes! Which semester are you in? Just registered for Nursing 2 and so nervous. especially with having the clinical on Tuesday. But I am excited as well. I cant wait!