How I Got Straight A's in Nursing School

How I Got Straight A's In Nursing School
Getting all A's in Nursing school without losing your mind, and still having time for what is important to you. YES it is possible!
Here's what we'll talk about:
- How to PASS nursing school
- How to study the important concepts and fully understand them
- How to focus your efforts on the topics you don’t fully understand
- Stop occupying all of your time with what you already know, or what you don't need to know.
TIME STAMPS:
- What to focus your study time on (1:50)
- What to do if your school uses HESI or ATI (2:55)
- What's the MOST important thing for you to study (4:39)
- How to study for FINAL EXAMS (7:08)
Get your time (and sanity) back in nursing school with these tips!!
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[@Ghanaba23]

Thanks for your tips, especially the first one. I couldn't pass first semester because I love reading so I focused more on text books instead of paying more attention to what is said in class. I've learned my lesson so im heading back to nursing school this fall..good presentation!

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! We're so glad you loved this video! Thanks for being here, King- LeBron! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@chrisvelyurbanski4985]

I am in my first semester of nursing school and it has been tough! Thank you for this I will definitely try these tips out! 🙂

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do it!!! Thanks for being here, Chrisvely Urbanski!

[@riorio-rt1oq]

How did you do

[@fatjonatula253]

Im in the third semester and i was doing so well now Im at the stage of failing ... I dont know what to change more. Im so upset and frustrated. Please help

[@marianb2530]

I thank God for people like you. I am in my second session (started 1/2/24). I was 1 point off from passing...just took the second exam this past Tuesday, and I didn't have the decency to even get a 70! But I don't want to give up. I was doing well in the beginning, until Care of the Adult session.. I have gone to multiple Time Mgmt. seminars and I see that my problem is not getting through the material in a timely manner.

[@kekec4chitown80]

I haven’t started my nursing program yet. I start In a month, but so far your videos have been blessings !!

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! God bless on your nursing journey! Thanks for letting us know you loved the video, Kyanna Curtis! We're so happy to hear that! :)

[@2011luv]

Just recently found your videos and honestly they have helped me understand so much. So much easier to understand as I’m in my first semester and struggling. Thank you so much!

[@NursingSOS]

We LOVE hearing this from students, Cynthia Luevano!! 😁😁 So happy to hear that our resources helped you better understand what you were learning about! You are going to do FANTASTIC!

[@NursingSOS]

TIME STAMPS: - What to focus your study time on (1:50) - What to do if your school uses HESI or ATI (2:55) - What's the MOST important thing for you to study (4:39) - How to study for FINAL EXAMS (7:08)

[@esotericarmadillo45]

Amen!!! Studying for days and the past two tests it's been all the wrong info...getting tested on stuff that wasn't in the power points. Thanks for these tips

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this helped you, Esoteric Armadillo! Remember, you will be an AMAZING nurse that God created only YOU to be, and you CAN do this! We are here to support you, don't give up %name%. There is ALWAYS a way! 😊

[@andreavernon6047]

I just wanted to say, thank you so much for your tips! I previously learned to study my first year of nursing school by listening to lectures mostly, and third semester my instructors completely tested differently and I went down to scoring 75% my first three exams feeling very fustrated and defeated after hours and hours of studying. For next one, I printed out all their slides so I could focus my attention on what they emphasized there and stay on track, and added my notes to theirs, it really stuck by studying them a bit daily for 2 weeks, and I just finished my 4th with an 88% 🥺 you’re extremely helpful thank you again for sharing your study habits!

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for letting us know you loved this video, Andrea Vernon. 😊 Our favorite part of our day is hearing about how our resources have helped YOU! Your support means the world to us. 😁You're doing a fantastic job!!

[@tolesuga8623]

Now I’m watching all your videos😍 I’m definitely gonna use ur study tips for exam the next time. Thank you for sharing friend🥰

[@NursingSOS]

YAY! You are going to do AWESOME! Thank you for being here, Lipine Sagatu! 😊

[@madisonwyatt6282]

Starting my LPN program next month and you’re helping me so much!!! Thank you!

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! We're so happy to hear that!! Thanks for being here, Madison Wyatt! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@jungkookjeon-hj3bl]

hey hey! how it went? how was it?

[@gilviney]

Thank you so much. Your emails are so encouraging 🙏🏾

[@NursingSOS]

shonta gore yay! We are so happy to hear that this video helped you understand better and that you are loving our emails. 😊 You will do GREAT, friend! Thank you for being here! :)

[@crissygomez5484]

I’m in my first semester of the nursing program and I’m a complete disaster. Thank you for this.

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Crissy Gomez! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@sherrybogdan7965]

I’m in completely online with just textbook and modules. It’s so much info so it takes so much time to go through and find those 4 things. 😮‍💨😣

[@niwu5218]

I feel confident watching your videos! New subscriber 🤗

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! Thanks for letting us know you loved the video, Ifeoma Onwu! We're so happy to hear that! So glad you are here! Every Tuesday there will be a new video! :)

[@yeranishunor4854]

Thank you for this video. It was super helpful!

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for being here, Yerani Shenor! So glad it was helpful!

[@MachineGunKali]

My school uses ATI. And I’m soooo glad you made this video.

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! We're so glad this helped you, Kalimba Hamilton! We're so happy to hear that! :)

[@julesa6070]

I m learning Ati this semester

[@soniamartell9220]

This video is very hopeful to me! Nursing school is no joke! :-) Thank you so much!

[@NursingSOS]

Nursing school is HARD, but you CAN do it!!!!! Keep up the hard work! You've got this Soni Mar! :)

[@soniamartell9220]

@@NursingSOS Thanks so much for your support and all the tips and material you help us with!

[@RGMX92]

I start my program August 24th! Thank you for this video, very informative.

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! That is super exciting, RG M! You are going to do outstanding! Thanks for being here, your support means the world to us. :)

[@growingthefamilyfourup9214]

Me too, goodluck

[@christinaavalos4870]

I have been in tears all day! First week in fundamentals!

[@NursingSOS]

Oh no, Christina Avalos! Don't give up! You CAN do this!!!!! The transition is hard, you will get through! You've got this!

[@Bykrgirlpink]

Wow ! bless you & thank you 🙏💕

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! You're so welcome! Thanks for being here, Bykrgirlpink! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@feyisayoakinola5727]

You are really a life saver!

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! We're so happy to hear this video helped you so much! Thanks for being here, Adetutu Akinola! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@NursingSOS]

Get your study checklist right here: nursingsos.lpages.co/youtube-med-surg-study-checklist/

[@rebekatalebi8046]

You’re awesome!!!

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks so much and thanks for being here, rebeka talebi!

[@marjocustodio6482]

Hi, can you make a video about the study tips for anatomy and physiology? Thank you :)

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for your recommendation, Marjo! I'm so glad you love our channel! We actually focus on topics related to core nursing school classes, rather than pre-requesites like anatomy and physiology. But I'm sure there are a ton of other KZbin channels that teach A&P and pre-req topics that can help you! :)

[@mirbre3626]

I really enjoyed your video, I will try this method as I am struggling with 1st semester in school. I will get back to you and let know how your tutorial video helped me. I try to remember everything in the lecture but I see that something is not right. Thank you so much

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Mir Bre! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@fardowsa55]

How did it go?

[@thandikichona5336]

First year getting my Deploma RN, and just doing orientation currently start school next week

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, The Thandi Way! 😊

[@cielolara2673]

How many semesters will you do get your RN diploma?

[@souadoutoure8422]

Hello, I have just started the NURSING program but for sure I am truly struggling don’t understand anything I can’t cope with reading that huge book , don’t understand my professor but I really would like the tips on how to study or at least understand the chapters also about that sheet you talking about , where can I find it ?

[@NursingSOS]

Souadou Toure, here is the link to the study system! It is AWESOME, you will love it! nursingschoolofsuccess.com/studysystem/ Souadou Toure, you will do AMAZING things, and each day intentionally decide to do better, be stronger, and take action towards your goal! You've got this, friend! 😊

[@trishilapatel4471]

I was sleep deprived but I made it my first term in school now going back for RN.

[@NursingSOS]

@trishilapatel4471 you CAN do this! You are doing better than you think you are!

[@GamRNightwing]

Had a question regarding adverse effects of captopril (ace inhibitor), 2 options were diarrhea and cough. Both r correct to my understanding but diarrhea was not the answer. Anyone have an explanation as to why two seemingly correct answers were there?

[@NursingSOS]

GamR Nightwing, nursing exams can be challenging, they are looking to make sure that you are able to apply what you know fully and prioritize. A dry cough is a very common side effect of ACE inhibitors, and diarrhea is a concern while taking an ace inhibitor because you could easily become dehydrated. I hope that helps to clarify it for you, friend. :)

[@fidelnkurunziza4585]

Thank you

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Fidel Nkurunziza! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@overcomer8691]

Day one of nursing school. Here for all the teas lol .

[@NursingSOS]

@overcomer8691 as far as preparing to take the TEAS we recommend Kate, from Prenursing Smarter: www.prenursingsmarter.com/ She is awesome and her resources are excellent! Hope this helps!! You're going to do amazing, friend.

[@adjenkins4687]

I am going to be 50 years out and I'm in the BSN program and I work full time so my study time is limited is there anyway I can study and be able to retain. I feel like there is so much and I'm all over the place

[@NursingSOS]

You are not alone in feeling this way, A D Jenkins! You CAN do this!!!! This is another great video that will be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnLYZ396Z9N4qNE

[@deadlydairy7634]

How is nursing school going for you now?? :)

[@cherldajoissaint2803]

ama try this technic focus on what I don't know

[@NursingSOS]

Cherlda Joissaint, you will do AMAZING things, and each day intentionally decide to do better, be stronger, and take action towards your goal! You've got this, friend! 😊

[@Garyallen55]

Can I also use the information in this video to get ready for LPN program?? Or is this only for the rn program

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, Legend From81! 😊 You can absolutely apply this information to LPN programs. In fact, a lot of LPN students have found our NursingSOS Membership SUPER helpful. You can find out more info and sign up for our VIP list right here, so you are the first to know when enrollment opens up again! (Soon!) nursingschoolofsuccess.com/join Have a fantastic day and thank you again for being here!

[@NellyP88]

Could you post an example? Like a PowerPoint slide and a excerpt from a book and adequate note taking example

[@NursingSOS]

Oooo such a good idea! I will keep this recommendation and hopefully make it happen in the future!

[@NellyP88]

NursingSOS awesome

[@tariqaziz6365]

Informative . mam I have a question of you , does CPGA matter in jobs ,nuclex exam and other thing , what is good GPA ,???

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Tariq Aziz! We are so glad this video helped you! It will depend on if your employer weighs your GPA heavily, some will and some won't. And as far as NCLEX, as long as you graduate from a nursing school you are eligible to take the NCLEX exam. Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@tariqaziz6365]

@@NursingSOS thanks mam , my 3 semester collectively cgpa means overall 3semester cgpa have 3.09 , is it good ?? 4th semester result is not announce still .

[@heatherlaurenRN]

im in my first semester and feel the exact same way... thats why i found this video lol

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for letting us know you loved this video, Heather Tracy! Your support means the world to us! :)

[@kasugayuuki1438]

Hello there, just thought I'd mention your link for the Cheat Sheet, the page is no longer found. 😢

[@NursingSOS]

Kasuga Yuuki, thanks so much for bringing that to our attention!!! We will get that fixed, here is a new link: nursingschoolofsuccess.com/signup

[@kibigomargaret8488]

Am joining a nursing school nextweek.. am so curious . I really do need this "A" . In Germany we say "1" bc i really wanna study medicine after this. . I always see my self as 👨‍🎓🥼🧠👩‍🔬👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

[@NursingSOS]

Kibigo Margaret you CAN do this! So glad you are here. Your support means the world to us!! 😊

[@sweetmarie1415]

I want to go back nursing. I was accepted into lpn but I transferred to Troy University and I got accepted and I started taken Pathophysiology and Health Assessment. I had to come back home to help my mom out so I went to a community college for medical assistant still haven't found a job in my field. Right now I work at a manufacturing for year and half I'm certified CCMA AND HAVE CPR. IM GOING BACK BACK TO NURSING SCHOOL AND IM PAYING OUR OF POCKET AS WELL. IM READY FOR JOURNEY. IM MARRIED AND WE HAVE A ,7 YEAR OLD SON 😊

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do this, @sweetmarie1415!! Don't give up!

[@sweetmarie1415]

Thank you 👍​@@NursingSOS

[@jdmdonaldson8809]

Too late! I just finished my last exam for Fundamentals yesterday and failed the class! I took too much time (8 to 12 hours!!) studying the wrong things! The teacher, when being asked by another student what should we focus on for an exam, which was a legit question since 7 chapters in the textbook (447 pages) had to be condensed into 80 questions, replied, "everything is up for grabs," (which is all of the 7 chapters in the textbook!). My friend in class whispered, "Well that helps narrow it down." I was so frustrated. My teacher didn't teach much at all but reiterated the points on the PowerPoint! Lectures were a waist of time. So was asking for help. My friend, who has been a nurse in Canada for 25 years said when she was in school the teachers always told them what to know for exams, reviewed material in class beforehand, taught well, and was very organized... (Fun fact: Canada produces the highest level of Nurses!). Yeah, shouldn't have to be reading 27 chapters (437 pages) and guessing what might be important to know for a 80 question exam when paying thousands of dollars for Nursing education. I now have to wait another year and take it over (definitely won't be looking again on rate your professor either). She is a much older adult and hopefully retires soon because she really needs to stop teaching in an institutional setting).That costed me big time. Not sure if I want to be a Nurse anymore. What was your experience like? God bless you if you had great teachers who were helpful :)

[@NursingSOS]

So sorry to hear about your experience, JDM Donald Son. It is unfortunate when this happens. Try to remember that God has a plan for you, even though it may not look like the plan you had envisioned, He has a plan for you. Keep the faith. We are here to support you, don't give up! There is ALWAYS a way! 😊

[@sara.rae08]

This was basically my experience too in nursing school and I ended up dropping because I was failing and wasn't sure what to focus on. Our powerpoints were useless, we didn't have anything to outline for what was important in the class, and the professors weren't much help. We had a lot of reading, homework, and then clinicals on top, so there was also, just so much going on. I am attempting nursing again at another school and have heard much better things. Unfortunately, some of my friends kept telling me the school I had previously gone to was really hard and I probably wouldn't like it. I pray this works out for me, but I am much more optimistic knowing what I know now!

[@adjenkins4687]

How do we find the cheatsheets?

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for being here! Check out the study checklist right here: nursingsos.lpages.co/youtube-med-surg-study-checklist/

[@patricedaniellelim7540]

Literally wish I'd discovered this channel earlier! 😍😍😍

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! We're so glad you loved this video! Thanks for being here, Patrice Danielle Lim! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@kriley81]

Any good sites for practice questions?

[@NursingSOS]

kriley81 Chesna, as far as getting used to NCLEX style questions, the resources we always recommend are the Saunders NCLEX Comprehensive Review book (it's a physical book), and the NCLEX Mastery App (this one is an app for your phone). nclexmastery.com/ They have tons of options to filter through questions (fundamentals, pharmacology, med-surg, etc.), and they are very similar to the questions you'll see on the NCLEX. Hope this helps!! You're going to do amazing, friend. Believe in yourself and never, ever give up. You've got this!! Thank you for being here and allowing us to be a part of your nursing school journey. :)

[@ninabella9300]

You think foundation of nursing tests are going to be Nclex style?

[@NursingSOS]

Nina Bella, yes all the exams in nursing school are usually NCLEX style to help you prepare. If you are able to check with your instructors, or a student who previously took the courses you are taking to check. You CAN do this!

[@Shericedr]

This free check list you speak of where is it? Because I checked and it is NOT free at all

[@NursingSOS]

Hi friend! We have a lot of paid & free resources, so it is possible you accidentally got to our paid Study System! Here is the FREE checklist that Christina was speaking of: FREE STUDY CHECKLIST: nursingsos.lpages.co/youtube-med-surg-study-checklist/ Hope this helps! Thanks for being here! :)

[@henrietaarroyo7229]

where can I find the cheat sheet that is mentioned in this video ?? thank you

[@NursingSOS]

You can snag the checklist here: nursingsos.lpages.co/youtube-med-surg-study-checklist/

[@roxannenoriega5661]

Do you have any Psych resources?

[@NursingSOS]

As of right now, we don't have any videos that cover psych, Roxanne Noriega! We'll add that to the list for future videos. :)

[@stanleybannie6044]

Does this apply to LPN nurses?

[@NursingSOS]

Yes, stanley bannie! We're so happy to hear that you are liking our resources! :)

[@kendraann2316]

What about if they break your classes into 7 weeks and have a test every 7 days and a final and last test one day apart ? Please answer. I am struggling

[@NursingSOS]

kendra knowles, plan out your time, stick to a schedule, you CAN do this!!!! You are so CAPABLE, friend! Don't give up! :)

[@convoswithmenk6444]

I'm looking for the sheet is it gone?

[@NursingSOS]

Lamenka Buchanan, I'm sorry that the cheat sheet didn't work for you. You can actually find that specific cheat sheet and so many more (yay!) right here: nursingschoolofsuccess.com/resource-library-download/ They are sorted by subject, and you can click to download any of them so you can refer to them anytime you want. :) We hope you LOVE them!

[@mirandaadmirable_]

This is so helpful. Wish I watched this a month earlier

[@NursingSOS]

We LOVE hearing this from students, Maame Kesewaa!! 😁😁 So happy to hear this video helped you better understand it! You are going to do FANTASTIC!

[@agyapongjames3955]

Tank u

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Agyapong James! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@user-yn8cu5rk7h]

Guys, I really need the lessons table of nursing school Curriculum, so can any one give to me?!

[@NursingSOS]

We help nursing students throughout their nursing school journey! Thanks for being here, عبد الملك هشام!

[@Iwish387]

Do you tutor? I’m buying your membership today.

[@NursingSOS]

We don't offer 1:1 tutoring at this time, but inside the membership we have everything you need to walk you through nursing school, step-by-step, so you can pass and become an outstanding nurse! You can join the VIP list right here to be the first to know when enrollment opens again: nursingschoolofsuccess.com/join You're doing better tan you think you are!

[@GabrielRivera-cd7pm]

Did you work at all during nursing school?

[@NursingSOS]

Gabriel Rivera, initially yes, Christina did work for some time during nursing school. It is a very personal choice for everyone whether to work during nursing school and how much based on many different factors. You CAN do this, don't give up on your goals. :) Thanks, friend! Have a fantastic day!

[@hazelnut88]

What if my Professor doesn’t teach and only gives us case studies?

[@NursingSOS]

Hazelnut, you CAN do this!! This video walks through what to do if your professor doesn't teach: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZfcp2WQdpWCsKs

[@jodynorton5110]

Love

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Jody Norton! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊

[@hopemarie5357]

il be going into year 3 and i still dont know how to study kmsl

[@NursingSOS]

hope marie you CAN do this! You are doing better than you think you are!

[@taneriapollins9225]

Did you work during nursing school?

[@NursingSOS]

Yes! I worked part time for the first half of our program before I got pregnant! :)

[@NursingSOS]

@rnstudent romeiro We don't sell just notes for classes. We have our NursingSOS Membership Community that has a full Maternal/Newborn/OB course that comes with a bunch of videos and study guides. If you'd like, you can join the wait list here: membership.nursingschoolofsuccess.com

[@glendamancia]

I am actually on my first semester feeling lost and stress 😩 out

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do this, Glenda Coreas!! Don't give up!

[@michaelangelo3305]

i wonder how many times you have said nursing school

[@NursingSOS]

14 times if the transcript it accurate! :)

[@Nurse4Life255]

The link didn’t work

[@NursingSOS]

So sorry about that, Lauren! You can find that cheat sheet right here: nursingschoolofsuccess.com/checklist?+lead+gen&KZbin&+description&CHEAT+SHEET+%7C+Study+Checklist& 😊

[@Nurse4Life255]

@@NursingSOS thank you can’t wait to check it out

[@Iwish387]

Please help!

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do this, Relentless Ruthie!! Don't give up!

[@cynthiaadams4322]

Starting over my first term so scary!

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do this! Thanks for being here, Cynthia Adams!

[@cherldajoissaint2803]

lol my first term was horrible have to repeat 2 classes

[@NursingSOS]

Cherlda Joissaint, remember, you will be an AMAZING nurse that God created only YOU to be, and you CAN do this! We are here to support you, don't give up Cherlda Joissaint. There is ALWAYS a way! 😊

[@shawntaigolden2066]

♥️💕♥️💕♥️💕

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for letting us know you loved this video, Shawntai Golden. 😊Your support means the world to us. 😁