First semester of Accelerated Nursing School! (ABSN) | Tips & Advice, High GPA, What I Wish I Knew!

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  • Hey everyone!
    I officially finished my first semester of nursing school and I decided to share what my experience was like! I'm in an accelerated nursing program (ABSN) which is very different from traditional 4-year nursing programs. Accelerated programs are definitely tough and fast-paced, but it is doable! I hope this helps any pre-nursing students, CNA, LPN/LVN, or anyone who wants to do a career change into the healthcare field. It is never too late to do what you love!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 69

  • @maxine.celeste
    @maxine.celeste 3 роки тому +98

    Congrats! I just graduated from my ABSN program 2 weeks ago! Don't give up :)

    • @benita9044
      @benita9044 2 роки тому +4

      Hey please can you tell me what college you attended for your absn program and how it was ?

    • @byronthepbskidsboy
      @byronthepbskidsboy Рік тому

      😅😅😅😅😅a 0:54

  • @nwangwa7296
    @nwangwa7296 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations!!!!!

  • @lesleymartinez6322
    @lesleymartinez6322 10 місяців тому

    What nursing school did you go to! Could you make a video about ur experience with the school?

  • @Jonah393
    @Jonah393 2 роки тому

    hi, love your stethoscope.

  • @faizazaman479
    @faizazaman479 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, I failed my first semester of my ABSN program. My program is 14 months. We had 5 weeks, and we had 3 exams and nothing else that we were graded on. The ATIs were a waste of time and a pass/fail deal. We had PowerPoints, the textbook, and lab was separate but still a pass or fail deal. I studied a lot, but now I'm worried because if I fail another class, then I'm kicked out of program. I'm not sure if I should give up now, because my professor told me only gets harder.

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Faiza! I’m so sorry to hear about your first semester. If you truly want to be a nurse, don’t let this be the reason that you give up. I know several people who have failed a class but still managed to pass the program. Speak to your professor and ask for ways that you can improve in the class when you retake it. Take advantage of any tutoring resources on campus (especially if the tutor took the same class already). Watch SimpleNursing and RegisteredNurseRN on UA-cam on the topics that you are having trouble with. They are tremendously helpful! Just remember that this program (especially accelerated programs) are very difficult, but you can do it!

    • @runxiaohuang6184
      @runxiaohuang6184 Рік тому

      Hi,how did you feel when you studying the prerequisite courses?I am considering ABSN too but I don't know if it would be too hard for me

    • @GoodWishestoYou
      @GoodWishestoYou Рік тому +2

      Hi the prereq courses themselves were easy to moderate in difficulty. However, I am no longer in the program, I was kicked out, please don’t let my story stop you from pursuing nursing school though.

    • @runxiaohuang6184
      @runxiaohuang6184 Рік тому +1

      @@GoodWishestoYou I am sorry to hear that,another concern I have is that if they kick you out do you still have to pay for the tuition?I plan to apply for student loan

  • @healthtips4340
    @healthtips4340 Рік тому

    Are you a filipina

  • @Kermit46
    @Kermit46 Рік тому +4

    This is still undergrad. Stop acting like this is grad school.

  • @NurseAbby
    @NurseAbby 2 роки тому +15

    Thanks for your thoughts on the first semester! I'm finishing up my prerecs to start this spring!

  • @MajerliActually
    @MajerliActually 2 роки тому +9

    I'm currently in my first semester of nursing school and I failed basically every midterm. When I say failed I mean from a nursing school standpoint. I'm pretty upset and nervous of being kicked out. Looking for advice but finding people doing an ABSN is really hard so thank you for this video. I don't know if I'm going to be able to recover form it unless I ace every final.

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому +10

      Hi there! Please don’t give up and keep going! I know this is easier said than done, but I promise it will all be worth it in the end. Accelerated programs are definitely harder than traditional programs due to the sheer amount of information overload in such a short amount of time. Definitely reach out to your instructor on any next steps that you can do to help raise your grades. Also, watch videos such as Registered Nurse RN on UA-cam for any of the topics that you are currently learning to help you understand the material. You got this! 💪🏼

    • @livelovedaydream
      @livelovedaydream 2 роки тому +1

      @@NurseIvyRN Im struggling too, my program is very disorganized and chaotic. i hope it gets better!

    • @rimplebal5167
      @rimplebal5167 Рік тому +1

      @@livelovedaydream Hi, I'm applying to ABSN programs too right now, if you don't mind me asking, which school did you go to?

  • @jovelynkarolesantero9497
    @jovelynkarolesantero9497 Рік тому +3

    Can I study ABSN if my degree is bachelor's degree in Pharmacy? Thanks!

    • @chelseaernest3063
      @chelseaernest3063 Рік тому

      Yes you can I just watched a video of someone that did

  • @sampsonchen5453
    @sampsonchen5453 2 роки тому +3

    Hi, could I ask what college you are attended for ABSN? Thank you so much

  • @jasonlim9445
    @jasonlim9445 3 роки тому +4

    Hi ! Which program are you in? I just got into a program in Milwaukee for their Spring Cohort ‘22

    • @strawberrygf
      @strawberrygf 11 місяців тому

      hi! i’m moving to milwaukee soon, looking at absn program to do. may i ask what program you got accepted for?

  • @minaabdulaal5549
    @minaabdulaal5549 Рік тому +1

    Im also a med asst in derm 😭🩷 and applying to ABSN literally tomorrow 😫🩷

  • @thsudy
    @thsudy Рік тому +2

    I feel like I should have gone to nursing school before COVID

  • @indhiraisaza
    @indhiraisaza 2 роки тому +3

    What's the name of the online university .

    • @zackabee5498
      @zackabee5498 2 роки тому

      There is no online you have to go in person. So your homework is online and your labs and clinical in person

  • @angelaware1110
    @angelaware1110 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video. I start my ABSN program in the Spring and need all of the tips!

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  10 місяців тому

      Congratulations on your acceptance! I’m glad my videos can help!

    • @Notmyname979
      @Notmyname979 Місяць тому

      so how is it going so far?

  • @barbaradamoah7801
    @barbaradamoah7801 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for your video. I’m about to start mine in May and I want to know if you know of any good materials I can start reading on while I’m waiting to get my mind ready for it please?

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому +4

      Hi Barbara!
      To be completely honest with you, I would say to try and enjoy your free time as much as you can! Because once nursing school starts, you’re going to be super busy!!
      If you truly want to read something on the side as a way to prepare, I would suggest reviewing your anatomy and physiology since it is the foundation for helping you understand certain topics such as pathophysiology later on. Nursing school expects you to know this already and will not re-teach A&P concepts. You’ll be ahead of the game that way :)
      I have some free A&P study guides for download on my website. Hope this helps!

    • @barbaradamoah7801
      @barbaradamoah7801 2 роки тому

      @@NurseIvyRN Thanks

  • @samantha940
    @samantha940 3 роки тому +9

    I start my ABSN program in September and I LOVED notability throughout my prereqs and undergrad and I always say the SAME thing. I got my BFF to get an iPad for the exact same reason 😂😂😂❤️ good luck to you lovey! 🥰 we got thissss

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  3 роки тому

      Yes Notability is great! Congrats on your acceptance to the ABSN program and good luck to you!

    • @marsgebrehiwetyikalo1360
      @marsgebrehiwetyikalo1360 2 роки тому

      How can I attend the ABSN

  • @sakurafox4551
    @sakurafox4551 2 роки тому +2

    Good job I am about to start in August I am so nervous 😓

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому +1

      Congratulations on getting accepted into a program! You will do great, believe in yourself :)
      I highly recommend you refer to Registered Nurse RN and SimpleNursing here on UA-cam! They helped me so much with classes and studying for the NCLEX ~

  • @daughteroftheking443
    @daughteroftheking443 Рік тому

    Thank you for this info. May I ask HOWLONG is the accelerated program?

  • @worldtranscribers8678
    @worldtranscribers8678 2 роки тому +1

    Is there portage learning alternative please

  • @newgradnursinginterviewcoach
    @newgradnursinginterviewcoach Рік тому +1

    Super helpful!:)

  • @marsgebrehiwetyikalo1360
    @marsgebrehiwetyikalo1360 2 роки тому

    I have Bachelor degree in clinical nursing
    How may I apply to this program.please?.

  • @mafraise1288
    @mafraise1288 3 роки тому

    Tu parles français?? Si oui jai quelque question jaimerai aussi enter Dan's le program

  • @kevinhuynh8409
    @kevinhuynh8409 Рік тому

    I don't have anyone to write me a letter of reccomendation since I graduated 9 years ago with a degree in business.

    • @musicismylife0522
      @musicismylife0522 Рік тому

      Most people work as a CNA first or in a Healthcare setting. That way you can get a good recommendation from someone who can provide examples that will be applicable to the nursing setting

    • @jaymorgan.
      @jaymorgan. 11 місяців тому

      Ask your employer, church or family/friends? It depends though on your school what’s acceptable?

  • @arianabasurto4281
    @arianabasurto4281 Рік тому

    How did you find your study style?

  • @arianabasurto4281
    @arianabasurto4281 Рік тому

    You’re so cute 😂❤

  • @Dollyspeaks211
    @Dollyspeaks211 2 роки тому

    Did you have an option to do your clinicals test be evening or night shift?

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому

      Hi! Unfortunately we did not have the option to choose the time of day or location of our clinical rotations. Some students had to drive very far away and some were lucky to have a rotation close to home. Everyone had different hours as well - it all depended on the facility and the clinical instructor’s schedule.

  • @jacquelinebarajas3064
    @jacquelinebarajas3064 3 роки тому +4

    Is there any student in your program that have children and work? If so can you ask them how are they managing and if they have any advice for suture ABSN students? I start my ABSN program this fall and I have a 4yr old and work but I am thinking of quitting. Please if there’s any students in your program that can give me some advice on how to prepare to be successful in the program. Thanks in advance and thanks for this very helpful video

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  3 роки тому +1

      Hi Jacqueline!
      Yes, there are several students in my class who have a family, some even have children and are currently pregnant! The main way that they are able to make it through the program is through family support. They currently do not work because it would be too much trying to balance family time, nursing school, and work all at once. They have family members who take care of the children when they're busy with school. Overall, it seems like they try to work on school assignments early in the morning and late in the evening when the kids are sleeping. Also, they are being financially supported by family as well (at least from the few classmates that shared their experience with me). They are also relying on loans to pay for tuition. I hope this helps! Remember that many people in your very position have been able to get through the program!

    • @MajerliActually
      @MajerliActually 2 роки тому

      The people with children in my program are absolutely struggling and I truly don't know how they do it.

  • @raoulberret3024
    @raoulberret3024 2 роки тому

    Hi Ivy… Your ABSN Program is a hybrid program (on-line courses followed by hands-on clinicals and labs)?

  • @joyceflores4084
    @joyceflores4084 2 роки тому

    To attend ABSN program do you have to go to associate nursing program first ?

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому

      It depends on the requirements for the program. Majority of the programs that I researched wanted a bachelors degree in another major.

    • @yansh3294
      @yansh3294 Рік тому

      @@NurseIvyRN Is this program available for international students?

  • @kaylahood1000
    @kaylahood1000 2 роки тому +4

    Financially I can’t afford the ABSN program I’m looking into becoming an LVN I may bridge after that.

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому

      That’s perfectly fine! The beautiful thing about nursing is that there are different paths that one can take! I actually talked about this in my “How I Got Accepted Into Nursing School” video. Definitely go for whatever works best for you!

  • @DabidRobinson
    @DabidRobinson 3 роки тому +5

    It's funny how the BSN is so much easier than the ADN

    • @Mylittleworld_27
      @Mylittleworld_27 Рік тому +1

      Really? Can you please explain? I’m almost done with my prerequisites for nursing

  • @rohanmaheshwarivlog4022
    @rohanmaheshwarivlog4022 2 роки тому +1

    I am commerce graduate..can anyone guide to do Bsn. I am from India aur currently working in Dubai as a accountant. Pls guide.

  • @dfjdskf9234j4fisd
    @dfjdskf9234j4fisd Рік тому

    Why’s she referring to the prereqs as undergraduate as if the ABSN isn’t it’s self undergraduate work as well? It’s all undergraduate.

  • @marind10
    @marind10 2 роки тому +1

    Hey would you minds talking abour your studying strategies or how you take notes or organized your notes. Also where do you find good practice questions for HA and fundamentals.

    • @NurseIvyRN
      @NurseIvyRN  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Dani! I've been getting this question a lot recently, so I am planning on creating a youtube video specifically on this topic. Stay tuned!