Nursing School Survival

Congratulations! You made it into nursing school

. Now what? The focus has always been on how to gain admission, never on how to survive once youve been accepted. Unlike an undecided major at a community college, you have a specific career on your horizon and this is an integral step in making your future a reality. You cant afford to mess up. Nurses from all over the country have shared their experiences and here are some of the top tips to help you make it through.

1. Commit. Make sure nursing school is what you actually want to do and then devote yourself to it completely. You may have to make sacrifices have less time to take ballet class or party with your friends but if this is your career, make a choice to put it first.

2. Be Present. Class time is class time, not time for you to catch up on texting or plan your shopping list. There is a lot of information to remember and staying in the moment will help you retain it. Go to every class and focus on the tasks at hand. This alone will prepare you greatly for life as a nurse in the real world.

3. Dont go broke. If the costs are becoming too much for you to continue full time, take a step back and consider taking on a half class load while working part time. It will take you a bit longer to reach your goal, but, trust me, its better to finish without an enormous debt hanging over your head. Also, you might be able to find work in the healthcare field, which will give you valuable experience beyond your schooling.

4. Dont forget that your health matters too. Nursing is all about taking care of others, but what happens when you are too tired to stand? Coffee only goes so far, so try to get at least somewhat adequate amounts of sleep and food. Youre not helping anyone when youre down with the flu.

5. Dont procrastinate. Browsing Facebook and looking up cute new scrubs to order are great distractions, and they also make your work load seem heavier than it actually is. Try making a schedule of your daily activities and attempt to stick to it. Realize that you are not a robot and that your mind will need time to rest. Instead of feeling guilty about taking a break, schedule them into your life, or earn them by completing tasks.

6. Find a study haven. Especially if you have been out of school for a while, or if you have a rambunctious family or roommates at home, you will need a place devoted to study. Sometimes locking yourself in your room is not enough. There are too many distractions, like your bed. So make an effort to go to the library or a place that you can focus. It will really cut down on the amount of time it takes you to learn information.

Remember that nursing school is a huge commitment, but one that you have made for a steady future. The skills you are learning now will help you for the rest of your career, even your life. Put in the work now so you can do what you love later.

by: Stephanie M.

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