What to Expect During the First Semester of Nursing School? | What is the 1st Semester Like?
RegisteredNurseRN・2 minutes read
Sarah offers advice for nursing students in their first semester, highlighting the challenging classes like Pathophysiology and the importance of critical thinking skills in nursing school. She also emphasizes the need to stay organized, seek help when needed, and maintain a positive attitude for success.
Insights
- Pathophysiology was the most challenging class for Sarah during her first semester of nursing school, covering complex diseases and requiring critical thinking skills to succeed.
- Sarah emphasizes the importance of staying organized, using study guides, seeking tutoring when needed, avoiding negative influences, and maintaining a positive attitude to survive and enjoy the nursing school experience.
Get key ideas from YouTube videos. It’s free
Recent questions
What classes are taken in the first semester of nursing school?
Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Intro to Nursing Profession, Communications
Related videos
RegisteredNurseRN
How to Study For Medical Surgical Nursing | Passing Med Surg in Nursing School
Level Up RN
Nursing Profession and Ethics - Fundamentals of Nursing - Principles | @LevelUpRN
NursingSOS
Nursing Process Steps (CRITICAL THINKING)
RegisteredNurseRN
Dosage Calculations Nursing Practice Problems & Comprehensive NCLEX Review
Sarah - ICU Nurse Educator
Setting Up Your Day as a Critical Care Nurse After Report
Summary
00:00
Navigating First Semester Nursing School Successfully
- Sarah from RegisteredNurseRN.com provides advice for students entering their first semester of nursing school.
- She discusses the classes she took during her first semester: Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Intro to Nursing Profession, and Communications for Healthcare Professionals.
- Pathophysiology was the most challenging class, covering complex diseases and critical thinking.
- Sarah received an A- in Pathophysiology with the help of extra credit but found it difficult.
- Health Assessment was an introductory class on patient assessments, and Sarah received a B+ in it.
- Intro to Nursing Profession and Communications for Healthcare Professionals were basic and easy classes for Sarah, earning her As in both.
- Sarah shares study tips for Pathophysiology, including choosing the right professor and using study guides like "Patho Made Incredibly Easy."
- She was surprised by the lack of clinical time in the first semester, focusing mainly on lecture classes.
- Nursing school test questions required critical thinking, unlike fact-based questions in previous classes.
- Sarah's tips for surviving the first semester include staying organized, using study guides, seeking tutoring, avoiding negative influences, and staying positive and enjoying the experience.
