What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Nursing School
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Everything I wish I knew before beginning my first semester of nursing school.
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"Do not study to memorize, study to understand." OMG that helped me a lot b/c i was just thinking to myself, "The memorization in nursing school will probably kill me!" ! I'm not yet in college b/c I'm a fresh-out-of-high-school student(last day of high school was literally yesterday lol) and I'm starting college(nursing major obviously) in the fall and I'm watching videos on what to expect on like the first day for freshmen and also what to expect when trying to become a nurse(stresses, etc.). I'm both scared and excited(more scared than anything though >.
Understanding the material in nursing school is so much more beneficial than memorizing!!! Good luck on your journey!
Hey what are the most useful subjects to take in high school when becoming a nurse?
Krystie Eve biology, chemistry, math, English and then maybe an anatomy class like sports med
At the beginning of your first semester, set up a private facebook page only for you and your classmates so ya'll can talk to each other and exchange information, set up times for study groups, share helpful youtube videos and simply for encouragement for each other. Helps me a lot with not feeling alone.
4jimmycurtis this is a great idea! sadly my school wont let us do that
Lilacspectrum why doesn't your school let you? That seams like a dumb rule, would they let you do it if a teacher was in the group? My high school had a rule like that and we needed a chat for marching band so we just added the band teacher and percussion instructor.
Abby our program director mentioned that they had had problems with students bad mouthing teachers and other students
If someone asked why I wasn't a doctor I would just look them up and down and say, "Well why aren't YOU a doctor?" 😂
XAcidRainbowX what I found is the best reply to this would be "well what is your profession?" and after they answer, whatever it may be you can ask why aren't they at the higher position up? Ex.) why aren't they the executive instead of a manager 😂
Andrew Jimenez That's perfect! lol
XAcidRainbowX I would say I'm too smart to be a doctor. That is why I became a nurse
Anytime someone asks my sister (she's going for CRNP) this, she'll just say "Well, I do pretty much the same job, I was just smart enough to not need another 4 years of school." 😂
XAcidRainbowX What if a doctor ask you that ? 😁
All your tips are spot on! Nursing school is no JOKE! It's time consuming, expensive and mentally and emotionally taxing. I'm currently in FNP school vlogging about my journey and these tips hold true even in grad school! Awesome post!
The textbook tip is very accurate. I bought almost no books in my BSN program. Now that I'm in a CRNA program I continue to only buy the most necessary books that are required. It has probably saved me a few thousand dollars over the course of my education.
This is very true, I saved sooooo much money on books its ridiculous!
The Nurse Nook How do you know which one is really needed!
Can u tell me which books is necessary for begginer nursing std
a few tips that i have learned as a PRE-NURSING student:
-find ways to obtain textbooks CHEAPER (if you can buy used books, rent your books, or purchase them via e-text, do so. It is SO much cheaper than buying new books).I absolutely agree with the how unnecessary textbooks can be in some courses.
-If you are looking to go into the medical field, it helps tremendously to have EXPERIENCE beforehand. Put yourself through CNA school or become a HHA certified and do in-home care. You will learn how to do all of the "grunt work" of nursing and when you get to your RN clinicals, you will be a lot more comfortable working with patients and performing various duties.
Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology is a great video series for A&P!
I concur with all these tips! 😁
Now that I have finished Fundamentals, Med-Surg and Maternity and Peds, I totally agree with paying attention more in A&P... basics like anatomical direction and organ functions will come back to haunt you. One system I should have paid more attention to is the CARDIOVASCULAR, no matter how much you try to avoid it, guarantee you will know the flow of blood in the heart like the back of your hand by time your done!
Jodie K yes anatomy is so important! Thank you for the feedback!
OMG I finished all those class recently too, are you in Med-surg II now? I am taking Peds any advice? does your school have to to take ATI
They put “required” on the suggested or optional books so that financial aid will pay for them if you want them. You can wait until the first day of school and ask and they will tell you what you need for homework. A lil pro tip :)
Nurse practitioner is two extra years and you do the same thing as a doctor your just not a MD... so if you think you cant go through med school, but you wanna be a little more than a nurse (not saying regular nursing isn't enough cause its more than anyone thinks it is.) Nurse Practitioner would be a good thing to go for! Good luck to everyone whos in the medical field!
The last point you made about people asking you "why didn't you want to become a doctor?" is SO TRUE. I'm getting my pre-reqs done right now and my friend's mom is becoming a nurse practitioner and she constantly asks me this. I always get super uncomfortable. She like always tells me how nurses make no money this and that. But honestly I just love what nurses do and the field itself.
Amazing video, I'm going to start nursing school September 2017 👏🏿👏🏿
Congrats and good luck girl!
Makisyaaz awesome you can do it!!
Makisyaaz congrats!! I start in August and couldn't be more excited 😊
Congrats I start in August 😬😬
Congratulations! I start in August too! I am very nervous :(
These are all so true! Especially the A&P one.. I find myself having to relearn the basics so much and when you actually understand the basics a lot of things just all makes sense
So glad I ran into your video! Starting my first semester this Spring! I was so curious and u answered most of my questions! Great tips!
I'm in nursing now and this video was sooo inspirational thanks.
I'm starting this fall & I'm so thankful I found your videos! You make me feel so much better and a lot less stressed about this upcoming semester. I'm the youngest one in my nursing program and my worst fear is that older students are going to disrespect me or I'm going to get too overwhelmed :(
So glad I watched this! I'm registered for my last 2 classes at my local community college before I apply this fall for nursing school. My last 2 classes are A&P and Organic Chem!
Thank you for all of the candid information. Much appreciated.
Thank you! I just got accepted to nursing school for spring 18 and I am so excited!!!
Keep em' coming girl...I'm enjoying these!
I am working on a blog about why Networking is helpful for Nurses, your video helped a lot! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Thank you so much for your advice! I start my nursing program in a month & I definitely need to look over anatomy & physio!
You’re absolutely amazing! I so much appreciate your advices🙏🏽
I'm in nursing school and I completely agree with everything you said
I love your videos 😊❤️ I'm taking prerequisites right now and this videos helped me and know what's coming in nursing school 😁
i really love this channel! so helpful for students
Super helpful, thank you! BTW your makeup is flawless
Thank you! Im glad the video helped you
This video is very helpful! Thank you! I'm starting this fall 2017
Thank you! I'm going to be a nurse. This really helps!
I normally don't comment on videos , but I love your background. Any info on it ? But great video !!
Thank you for the advice, i'm planning to go to Nursing school when I graduate high school.
Savi Rose good luck!!
all these videos are so helpful! i'm considering started nursing school soon.
It honestly did relieve some anxiety about my career choice !! Also Ur so beautiful 💕
I am still in high school, considering going into nursing, and your videos are very helpful THX
Thank you! The textbook tip is awesome
This is amazing! THANK YOU.
thanks for sharing your experience with us about these tips (: I've been through ups and downs in my prerequisite curriciulum and have heard words of encouragement and discouragement. BUT, that didn't stop me from attaining certain opportunities from references, friends, and family. I feel like once I get into a nursing school going into clinicals, will be a familiar experience to me just more of the actual nurse's role. I have an advantage from being a certified assistant at a nursing home, and I'll soon be starting as a tech at a hospital. Hopefully, I can branch out to other areas at the hospital I'll be working at when I have a few months of experience at the ortho unit I'll be working in.
ALSO, when it comes to studying I feel like I'm in the same boat as you because I, too, am used to studying and memorizing concepts and terms vs. already knowing those concepts and terms and then applying them to certain scenarios to practice critical thinking skills. I noticed this whenever I sat through a CNA exam in class and I would be one or two out of the people in a group of 15 who would only get c's on my exams. Eventually I picked up my study habit (USING A SYLLABUS or an outline helps alot!) and then utilized the text and workbook with their practice questions, and eventually ended up raising my grade in that class. I'm bookworm smart, but not when it comes to application. That just takes practice and really learning how to think critically. Thanks for your videos again, and keep up the good work! (:
Using an outline definitely helps with studying! Your background in health care is going to be so helpful once you start your clinicals, best of luck to you!
Thank you. I'm gearing up for a career change. I'm going for a VERY competitive nursing school & I haven't even started my Pre-reqs. I'm paying CLOSE attention to this.
Thank you for the information. It was a great video.
thanks for these tips. I'm starting next month and I am really going to remember what is said
Libbytibby123 G Wow, 2 weeks to go and you'll be a full on nursing student! Does it feel real yet?
Libbytibby123 G good luck!
Updates?! 👀 how are you doing???
thank u so much for this video it was so helpfull. I will be takeing anatomy next semester so i will be paying attention!!!!🤓
Can you do a video over how you color code and organize your notes and planner?
Study to Understand vs study to memorize wheew I felt that!
Great video! I start my pre reqs for nursing in the fall Im extra nervous!
I love you for this video!!
LOL u are so like me when it comes to memorising and again thanks for your motivational talk it really works 👍
What she says about the books is so true!!!
this video made me feel so much better
Actually useful info thank you very much!
Omg we have the same name! I started undergrad as nursing and switched to art and photography/psychology now I am thinking of nursing school again.
Thanks. I will apply the info
I got into my program and will be starting in January! I'm so eager to start! I'm finishing physiology right now but my teacher sucks which makes me nervous lol
Thank you so much for this I start nursing school in August and everyday since I got my acceptance letter I have been studying nclex questions and going over old notes I am currently a cna so I shadow some of my nurses that feel comfortable letting me follow them I'm so nervous and excited
Shyde Walters awesome you are starting nursing school!!
Yes in august
Shyde Walters if you are looking for question and answers test question to help you study-follow Instagram MedMadeEz. Hope this helps!!
Thank you
Thank you for this video ❤️❤️
thanks for thisssss! !
Great video! I'm starting too!!
Thanks!
Great video !
Thank you!
Ugh.. this video was FANTASTIC, but it did scare me. I am absolutely a memorize kind of student. This will definitely be my biggest challenge! Any specific advice regarding this??
Hi I am going to Seminole State/UCF concurrent program this August. My question if you have time are the books you found that were not used as often and how many uniforms would you recommend us to get? Thank you!
This video really helps because I'm about to start Nursing School 👌🏾
Jason Speight good luck!!
For tip two: there is a tiny little bit of flexibility to being late but you have to make sure to talk to the professors and explain your self. But yes they are strict.
Thank you for sharing.
thank u dear!
Great tips!
Do you think having the most current edition is a must for books? I have already about 6 books 📚 from a previous student but they are one edition old from the current edition.
Great advice! Any suggestions on how to study to learn and apply, instead of just memorizing ? I'm great at memorizing but understanding concepts is slightly more difficult! Any tips? thanks:)
I still need my 3 biology classes before getting into the RN PROGRAM , I'm so nervous ! I'M a med tech, caregiver hoping to start my classes soon. How did you pass your anatomy class and the other bios.
Wow you posted this on my birthday! Bruh that was a sign
So I'm going into nursing school in August. How will I know what books I really won't need and which books I do need? Should I just not buy any at all?
Thanks
I don’t know about nursing textbooks, but I know for my undergrad I used library genesis if you google it it will pop up ( gen.lib.rus.ec ) for my STEM textbooks and just downloaded them on my IPad
thats what sucks where you can not make any excuses no matter who dies in the family or how sick you are they will not care. just got to suck it up
Did you ever work as a CNA? I have mine currently but won’t apply for a job with it because I don’t like the work but I didnt know if you noticed a lot of similarities in the 2 jobs? Love your videos, thanks!
You are awesome.
I was very excited to apply for nursing school and once I got accepted, I became very nervous. I start next year July because I am still in High School and now I am second guessing myself.
Amen to the textbook tip! And also they are freaking heavy to hall around, they are useless
I messed up in my prerequisite and got a c- in a&p 1 I took a&p 2 and got a c but I didn't get into the program because I need a c or higher do I retake it and apply again or retake and transfer to another school ?
Is there any other route ? I feel like I can't do anything because we can switch one grade for our gpa to go up so I already switched one
Vanessa Tagle go to your school counselor because not every school will let you retake classes you received a passing grade in. I know that in California where I'm taking my pre-recs you can't retake classes if you get a C or higher
You could do either, if you feel that your program is too competitive try applying to more than one school, keep your options open
Is there anything that has helped you make the transition in how you study? From memorization to applying the information/critical thinking. Helpful websites/books/exercises?
Leah Craig In my top 5 study tips video I posted helpful UA-cam channels in the description that helped me study. As far was what helped me apply the information, practice questions were extremely important for me. I highly recommend the Davis success series. Hope that helped!
Well done sis!!
I really like the way you're talking about this school of nursing, but I need your advice on this because am planning on becoming a nursing student soon by the grace of God(lol). 1, I don't have WACE science certificate, rather Art, though am planning on taking GCE. 2, I've OND in business administration 😎🤔, so suggest, is there anyway university can accept that from me instead of starting from level 1?🤔😂🤔🙆, am just confused about this because people are telling me to go for LAW🤔🙆 instead of nursing to avoid too much protocol (lol) so, I would like you to advice me on how to follow up please!! Waiting to hear from you, thanks so much!!🤓🙏🙏
I will start in August 17, 2020
Hey! I have watched a couple of your videos and im really interested in becoming a nurse, but the question I have is what did you graduate college with?
YASSS, MAMI
Do you have any tips on studying to understand instead of studying for memorization? I'm like you, I've always just memorized things
Doing questions that relate to the material im studying and watching youtue videos really help me
You can also develop the healthy habit of asking "WHY?" (Know the reason)
You will not only not need to memorize but you can also start to understand and piece together all the other info that you have about maybe a particular illness or medication.. plus you may remember longer:)
you re beautiful!!
Hi I am in nursing now and I agreed none of my books I did not need.
Awesome
can you tell me how long it takes to complete the pre-reqs? I think its two semeters, which is one school year. Then the program itself is 2 years, so really its like 3 yrs for and ADN right? They make it seem like two yrs only
It took me about 8 semesters (including summers) just because I had failed a class and had to retake and also switched schools so I had to retake a lot of pre-reqs.... for the ADN only it is typically about 1 year in length and then the nursing program is also another year to a year and a half in length... hope this helps
thank you. I thought you had your bsn, seems like every other nurse on here does, so this is great. thanks so much
Im actually at a program where Im getting my ADN at the same time as my BSN, so it's a little different for me because I had alot more requirements to complete
When I was in nursing school you had to open every single book. Everything was taught from there the lecture were more like review so if you didn't read you where lost
If you loved this video, check out this Odyssey article as to why nursing school is different: www.theodysseyonline.com/why-nursing-school-is-different
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What is your program?
Did you go to community college ?, I wonder about the price , thinking on going for lpn then college
Half of my program is through a community college and the other half is through a University
Can you be a pediatric nurse in a doctors office ?
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