Year One Done. Summer off, preparing for next year!!

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Hello, I'm in a RN Associate's degree program. I just passed my last class of the first year!!! I have the next two months off and I plan to enjoy the time with friends and family. That being said I want to prepare for Med/surg 2 &3, and Peds. Med/Surg 1 was my best grade in the first year and I loved it the most. Should I take this time to study on what I feel are my weaknesses(pharm and patho) or shall I study for next years course work. I plan on spending about 2-3 nights per week keeping focused, because I don't want to feel dull and behind when next year starts. Doing NCLEX questions and looking for a part-time nurse tech job is also planned. Thanks for the advise.

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Do you have any suggestions to students just starting the nursing program? I am terrified.

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Do you have any suggestions to students just starting the nursing program? I am terrified.

Study medical terminology, pharmacology, and a ton of NCLEX review questions. Even if you get the questions wrong, you will learn the rational behind the answers(i.e.-almost never answer with an absolute, these two answers are really stating the same thing so rule them out, or don't ask "why" questions) If you still want more, study pathophysiology. Once you understand the disease process you won't have to memorize facts as much. Take a deep breath. If your smart enough to get into a nursing school, then you will be OK. Although, I've meet "smart" people that I wouldn't want to be my mother's nurse. Work ethic is most important!!! Don't just study to pass a test. Study to give your patients' the best care, which they deserve.

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Thanks alot for the good info. :nurse:

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