What to expect?

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I just found out recently i got accepted into the fall nursing program of my school!! Yes, i am very happy and excited at the same time. I seriously did not expect to get into the fall because they said there was only 1 seat left and there are a few people on the waiting list. Luckily 3 seats became available and i was the top 3 of the waiting list. Therefore, i got into the fall. I am running all over the place, to get my blood tests, drugs tests done. I still need to do a CPR class and get a chest xray. The thing is i have to try to rush everything because i am going on vacation for 2 weeks starting on saturday. So i start nursing 1 on august 31st, and i want to know what to expect from the courses. I am taking terminology along with nursing 1. Any tips you guys have are welcome here!! Thank you and good luck everybody!!!

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expect to be overwhelmed by it all. Too much reading and info to absorb! But hang in there, it gets better!

good luck!!

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Every class is different so I can only give you my experience. My first semester was slightly overwhelming. There is a lot of material, but the thing I had the most trouble with was learning that nursing is a whole different beast. You cannot expect to study for nursing like you do your other classes.

I relied on flashcards, pocket guides, the CDs in the back of the textbooks, hand written outlines and I mainlined caffeine to get through. It will seem like there is a lot to do and learn, but know that it is normal to feel overwhelmed. They are trying to transform you into a critically thinking nurse so you have to learn to think in a different way than you probably ever have before.

Get a group together - this will help you overcome the frustration, and be a great support through your courses!

Hope this helps,

Amber N.

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