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Any available tips to overcome final semester of a nursing school?

Any tips, as final semester could be challenging and overwhelming. How can one overcome this period of ones life #nursing #healthcare

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Lynda’s Answer

Don't give up. You are almost to your goal!


The philosophy I developed while in school is "All is well that ends", and you are almost there.


Ms. Donnelley's comment is so true. Find a way to work through some of the exhaustion. Give yourself permission to be human, and step back to reevaluate your work (school) life balance.


The ANA's last ethics statement makes it clear that you, the nurse, are as valuable as the patient. Each Nurse has the responsibility to care for one's self in order to care for another (your patient). Start your good habits now.


You are so smart, look how far you've come. Don't be too intimidated by the remaining task, just slice it up and plot it out.


Patience is a virtue that requires practice. School gives us many opportunities to develop this virtue. Practice electronic timed, long test formatted like NCLEX. It's just another test. You've got this!


We can't wait to welcome you to the very special honor of Professional Nursing.
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Renee’s Answer

Hello future nurse, the final semester of nursing, as you said, can be the most challenging for a number of reasons but mostly because of the stress of test taking and the stress . The best advice I can give you the following:
1. Acknowledge to yourself that you may be stressed. Then do things to help relieve your stress: exercise, sleep, meditate
Make a list of what you will accomplish each day and get through that day. Taking a one day at a time attitude helps. Use your support system. You'll need cheerleaders (family & friends) to encourage you on.
2. Prepare. There are many free NCLEX tests online for nursing you can practice with. You can also purchase the review books. I also purchased the Emergency Room and The Griffith 5 minute consult ( medical) book because that gives a blend of questions and information that I use even today. If you want the expensive way then you can do a Kaplan or another prep class.

3.Last but not least tell yourself and believe this- you can do this!


Good luck, make a difference, and I can't wait to welcome you as a new RN.

Thank you comment icon Thank you so much. You just relieved my stress and anxiety. Thank you Abby
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