Surviving Nursing Education

A substantial amount of experience, training and education is required to set foot in the door of a nursing career

. Being a caring and passionate nurse is important to improve the lives of any patient. Freshman education is the foundation of the nursing career. A large amount of information and fast paced working speed are just the start of the first year of college. This first year will be a much smoother experience when the nursing student prepares in advance.

Being prepared mentally and physically

The courses the student takes in high school should be focused on gaining a good foundation in the sciences. Try to get into hard math classes and strengthen your mathematic abilities. The bulk of high school science classes consist of biology, physics and chemistry. Taking as many of these courses as possible will lay a good foundation for the beginning year of nursing education. Microbiology and psychology are offered at many schools. These are invaluable for providing the nursing student with a jump start. The more of a background the student has when entering the first year of nursing education the easier it will be to absorb the enormous amount of information that is required to make it through the initial studies. Advancing to higher education courses is made possible if a student take on more studies in high school and the first year of college.

Purchase reading material:

Small details that build a nursing career will always be utilized. Store books in a home library or bookcase to refer back to in different situations. When it comes time to take the state board testing for certification and licensing, having a library of textbooks may come in very handy.

Have a way to pay for school:

The amount of new information that needs to be assimilated in that first year of nursing education is intense. A student must be extremely dedicated and know what they want out of their nursing career. Finances are put on the backburner once school begins. Take care of all the financial obligations prior to beginning the studies. Apply for loans, grants and scholarships before classes and have a way to pay for school before it begins. Don't leave things unresolved and make contact with the office of admission prior to entering classes. Sign and process every document to finalize financial aid to make sure that you have the money in order to pay for school and start class on time. School work should be the only thing on your mind once financial aid and payments are finalized. Nursing educations require all the attention you have and time you can dedicate with little interruptions.

by: Shawn Boykin

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