Discipline and a Whole Lot of Caffeine: Surviving Nursing School 101

 Starting in nursing school soon but not sure what to expect other than a mountain load of schoolwork? Here’s a quick guide on making sure your first year goes smoothly, no matter the storm you might face:

Here are the 12 TIPS AND TRICKS HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR 1ST YEAR IN NURSING SCHOOL:

1. Keep on learning the lessons, and do not hesitate to ask for help if needed 

2. Find the right circle of friends to be with, that can teach you and help you with small or big tasks 

Choosing your circle of friend can affect on your academic status, it can be positive or negative, so choose the right circle friend that achieve success and can help you and can be with you to enjoy your nursing journey

3. Do your deadlines & task ahead of time

Doing task and deadlines ahead of time have lots of advantage, by doing so it will reduce stress in having piles or pending workloads and leading to quality outcomes and you can take you time by doing your task without in need to rush  

4. Never forget to rest properly by taking breaks in between study periods and getting enough sleep

We all want to give our best in what we do, and to do that, we have to be in optimal state physically, mentally, and emotionally. Scheduled breaks help us maintain rhythmic discipline as we moderate our time management. After all, a nurse’s first duty is to make sure she is capable of taking care of others!

5. Don't procrastinate, always keep track of your schedule, assignment and deadlines

As time management is crucial in nursing, tasks sometimes overlap. Being organized can lessen the weight of these tasks and help reduce feelings of being overwhelmed by them. Procrastinating on tasks can sometimes lead to poor-quality work.

6. Develop effective study habits, such as using flashcards and practice questions

 Developing an effective study habit can help you to improve your memory control, makes it easy for you to understand key concepts, and can upgrade your critical thinking skills.

7. Be passionate in practicing memorizations and critical thinking for every situation 

Nursing students must be able to understand and memorize quickly with words and lessons. However, memorizing is not the only factor that matters. You should comprehend the importance and meaning of everything you memorized. To achieve effective learning

8. Manage your time prioritize your tasks, create a study schedule, and allocate time for self-care and relaxation

When you have a proper schedule for your activities, you will make your life easier and you will not have difficulty cramming because you do it immediately when you have a proper schedule of study time and so that you are not overwhelmed by many activities so you have time to yourself and have a rest

9. Study your demos, find resources or watch videos to help you understand it better, be knowledgeable and prepared.

Advance studying or reading your demo and find a related video or sources of your demo for you to be knowledgeable enough and prepared on your demo

10. Write down all of your assignment’s exam dates school events and personal commitments in a planner It will help you balance school and life.

writing in a planner the dates of important events either school events or personal events can help you manage your works efficiently as you have a reminder to where you needed to be and not missed any of it, the same with your assignments knowing their due date can help you finish it beforehand without cramming it in the last minute.

11. It is okay to be in average

In nursing where knowledge and learnings are more important than having a flat uno grades, it is okay to be average. You don’t have to compete with your block mates just to get to the top as long as you are learning and understanding all the things that the nursing school is teaching you then that is okay. Learning takes time.

12. It is very important to set an effective time management to balance your life inside and outside the school

 Setting an effective time management allows you to give enough time for studying, recreational activities, and ensures a healthy balance between studies and personal time. It will also help you to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a consistent study routine.