What is the first semester like?

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I just wanted to know what the first semester of nursing school was like.

Just wanted to say thanks for the replies.

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Specializes in Transplant/Surgical ICU.

Senior year gets a lot easier. You understand basic concepts that are necessary to understand bigger concepts so its much easier. Im in a 5yr BSN program and my senior year is the easiest so far. Lots of busy work eg papers and presentations, but Im not complaining. At this point you are done with med-surg, OB, peds, psych, critical care. Its all management, public health, ethics, case management, home health.

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bump!!

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A complete NIGHTMARE...but you will do just fine :wink2:

Why was your first semester a nightmare? Can you elaborate a little?

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my first semester expected so much for me and i was right, i learn how to work every classes on the best of my ability, i was force to join a study group just to get some ideas on how to study. eventually i gain friends but the classes are just frustrating especially the theory and gerontology class. i just couldn't get the difference between medicare and medicaid and lot of stuff regarding knowing the different nursing theories by heart.

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