What's your tip for success?

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Specializes in M.Ed., BSN, CSN.

I'm starting the RN to BSN program in 2 weeks and am hoping some of you will share a great tip or piece of advice that has worked for you along the way.

Anyone care to impart some wisdom on a newbie?

Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Do something related to school every day. Don't let two consecutive days pass without something school-related happening.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Like the previous poster, my tip for success is to do schoolwork regularly. I would not go so far as to say do schoolwork every day. For me, working 45 hours a week and raising three kids, I need some balance. So I devote one day a week, 4-8 hours that day, to schoolwork. And then I would give myself permission to not think about school the other 6 days.

The point is, do what works for you, but do schoolwork regularly. Don't procrastinate. I find making a goal of completing one task per week to be a very doable goal that ensures regular progress in school.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Figure out what type of learner you are and study using that technique.

People learn in four different ways: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and read/write. Since I am a read/write learner, I take extensive handwritten notes. An auditory learner might do best by listening to podcasts, whereas a visual learner might do well by viewing YouTube videos.

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Another vote for doing something daily. When I haven't done this..days turn into weeks easily.

Join the facebook group. Lots of support, tips and encouragement.

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