I just got into the Rn Program, and I'll sure have some good advice for someone just coming out of high school that wants to get into a program.
But once in the program, what are some things you wish someone had told you about actually doing the program or something tricky on a test?
First thing I'd tell someone is that you have to have at least a 22 on the ACT and that you need to study for it, especially brush up on Algebra, geometry, punctuation, and speed reading. You also need a 3.5 gpa on Anatomy and college algebra. You may only have these courses to get in. Don't add different majors till you get the RN as you'll end up hurting your gpa. Know about financial aid, grants, ACT scholarships, etc. Also, you may not can get any of that if you already have a bachelors degree in business or something, so get the RN first as most of the people in our program are coming off diffferent majors when they found you can't really get a job in accounting like you thought you could. Thats just some things I had to learn about the hard way. What about you?
Study and read your notes and book each and every day. The tests are not just 1+1=2. They are not asking you to just repeat facts, their questions ask you to take situations and USE the info you have learned in order to pick the BEST answer. You cannot CRAM for these tests, you have to truly know it.
PinkNBlue, BSN, RN
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Rule #1: The clinical instructor is ALWAYS right.
#2: I agree about negativity. Stay away from people that give it off. It can truly make a difference in your anxiety level.
#3: Remember that NS is temporary.