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Macyn
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What is some important information for a first year nursing student?
What is the best advice/tip you could give a first year student going into the nursing program? How would a student prepare for the final exams for nursing efficiently?Spring2025
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Nicole Crowder
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It is important to understand the time commitment that goes along with nursing school. You have class, study time as well as clinicals. Working is not suggested while in nursing school so you should look for scholarships and grants to cover your cost while in school, if possible. Let your family and friends know that you love them but may not be available to spend as much time with them as you normally would.
Thank you for the advice.
Macyn
Michelle M.
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Hello, Macyn !
The first thing I can suggest is to not think of your nursing program as a mystery, think of it as something you will be learning step by step and that you will gain the knowledge you'll need for your clinicals as well as your final exams.
Make strong connections with your classmates and professors and if you feel the need, team up with a classmate for study time or form a study group if that works better for you.
Try to become familiar with medical terminology, illnesses and first aid until you enroll in your nursing program. There are books you can read and instructional videos on these subjects which can be found online. There are also medical terminology classes online that would give you a good foundation and familiarity for nursing school.
The best thing is not to over think it. Like all careers, the academics prepare you with everything you'd need to know. You will be meeting some new people and taking it day by day. There is a lot to learn and you will also need to make time for activities with friends and family, but set your priorities. There is a lot of study time involved in nursing.
Once you start nursing school, go over this with your professor, but your final exam will be the National Council Licensure Examination. You'll most likely know everything on the test as you've completed your nursing program at that point. The test content depends on if you are going for your LPN or RN. You would be tested on clinical judgment and the ability to apply nursing knowledge to real situations. Remember that there are multiple study guides, books, available for the National Council Licensure Examination for both Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses. It's nothing to really do now, but when it comes time, you can look for the study guide books or online if they have it accessible on the internet.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
The first thing I can suggest is to not think of your nursing program as a mystery, think of it as something you will be learning step by step and that you will gain the knowledge you'll need for your clinicals as well as your final exams.
Make strong connections with your classmates and professors and if you feel the need, team up with a classmate for study time or form a study group if that works better for you.
Try to become familiar with medical terminology, illnesses and first aid until you enroll in your nursing program. There are books you can read and instructional videos on these subjects which can be found online. There are also medical terminology classes online that would give you a good foundation and familiarity for nursing school.
The best thing is not to over think it. Like all careers, the academics prepare you with everything you'd need to know. You will be meeting some new people and taking it day by day. There is a lot to learn and you will also need to make time for activities with friends and family, but set your priorities. There is a lot of study time involved in nursing.
Once you start nursing school, go over this with your professor, but your final exam will be the National Council Licensure Examination. You'll most likely know everything on the test as you've completed your nursing program at that point. The test content depends on if you are going for your LPN or RN. You would be tested on clinical judgment and the ability to apply nursing knowledge to real situations. Remember that there are multiple study guides, books, available for the National Council Licensure Examination for both Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses. It's nothing to really do now, but when it comes time, you can look for the study guide books or online if they have it accessible on the internet.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
I am really grateful you took the time to answer this question.
Macyn
You are very welcome for the advice, Macyn !
Michelle M.