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On your journey toward becoming a practicing nurse, you will have to go through nursing school. For those who’ve asked around about what to expect, you have probably heard that you are in for some tough times ahead. However the resilient often think “But others have done it!” So should you.
One the excitement of starting nursing school fades, then comes the uncertainty of what you will face. Think about your clinical, having to work on nursing capstone projects, etc. How do you set yourself for success, right from your first year?
1. Become a mentee
An excellent way to overcome the fear of the uncertain; is to get close to someone who has gone through what will soon be your experience. It could be a senior who can share with you tricks on how to sail through this period.
Find one that you are comfortable with, and ask them questions on anything, even if it’s just familiarizing yourself with the institution’s requirements for an RN research paper. Pay attention and take heed of the advice given.
2. Be organized
Throughout the program, you need to be, aware of where you are in that particular year. That means you should keep track of exam dates, school events, learning program, and more. Investigate these right from the start.
Identify the equipment you need for your placement. Avoid last-minute panics by staying informed.
3. Learn to manage your time properly
It is an essential skill to master, whose usefulness will transcend your school years. It’s also useful in completing your capstone project for nursing, in good time. You will have many uncomfortable moments, but you have to adapt.
Don’t forget to set aside time for your commitments. Also, finding a balance between social and study life will be good for your sanity.
4. Connect with Others
It’s good to surround yourself with people who go through the same experience as you. In this case, these are your peers. Foster relationships with them.
It will keep you in the loop of anything important that you may need to know. Also, you can sit down and motivate each other, when times get tough, as you both understand the situation.
5. Train yourself to study right
Identify the optimal way for you to learn. Every free time will be worth immersing yourself in the books. Throughout nursing school, you will encounter, something different, new, or challenging.
Join a study group when solo reading times, don’t feel useful.
6. Arm yourself with the basics
You will need to acquire various tools to ensure your success. Be it anatomy books, get yourself a fob watch, too. Choose resources that are in line with how you like to learn.
Familiarize yourself with questions in the field of nursing by getting an NCLEX review book. It will also help you in the exams.
7. Be adaptable
You may have joined a nursing school with a fixed mindset of how you’d like things to pan out. However, just like in real life, things may change anytime. If you grow a liking for a different specialization than what you had in mind, don’t be afraid to explore it.
Your idea of an ideal placement may change, too. Be open to change, it will make you flexible, and you need it.
8. Ask Questions
Develop a curious reflex. Even when you feel like you know the whole material; just ask. When performing tasks, don’t be afraid to ask “why.” It is as important as knowing how to do it.
9. Tap into your inspiration
Identify your reason for becoming a nurse. Jot it down and place it near you. You can even be walking with it, everywhere you go. So, that, if a pebble on the road makes you want to quit, you can always look back at it as a source of motivation.
10. Learn to manage stress
It will make your experience more comfortable. Surround yourself with a strong support system. From people that celebrate you to the resources provided by the school.
11. Enjoy the Process
Sometimes giving up will feel like the best option, and other times you would be excited for the next day to start. Have fun and allow yourself to grow with the stages of becoming a practicing nurse.
Conclusion
The path may seem like a tough road to follow, but the overall experience, make it all worth it. Believe in yourself, always.