Semester 1 of Nursing School REFLECTION

HEY GUYS ♥ (OPEN ME)
This is my loooonnnngggg awaited semester 1 reflection in nursing school. I reveal the juicy details and keep it 100% real. Enjoy!!
ANOTHER THING, I also didn't even think to screen record me looking at my grades as "proof" while I was filming so don't come at me (literally never crossed my mind). I just now realized it as I'm writing this description, and it's way too late to fix it. I'm always completely honest and transparent with you guys so... no I did not lie when stating my grades.
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☆About Me☆
22 years old
Graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln May 2019
Attending Nursing School at Loyola University
- Diana xx
Disclaimer: I do not own the music in this video.

[@madisonneal8191]

i hate that you have to even make a disclaimer about what grades you made. you studied extremely hard and hard work pays off! you’re awesome!! i am loving your videos

[@dianaaimee7734]

Theres alotta haters out there in the world unfortunately☹️ I know how it could come across as bragging or like im full of myself so I wanted to make that disclaimer. Thank you for being supportive and understanding!! Much love to you❤️❤️❤️

[@dbn52]

When you graduate(I bet near the top of your class) remember being a nurse is totally different when you get a job. Floor work will show you that your instructors didn't show you the half of it. Working with new nurses is a joy for me! When I graduated things emphasized clinical stuff more than now.(Yes I am old). Pharmacology is so important! Very very important. Pick the brains of the floor nurses(not your instructors) when doing clinical,most of them will help.DO NOT hesitate to ask them questions. Start Iv's on as many real patients as possible. Hang tough girl! Nursing is a calling not a profession.

[@aubreyhanus8247]

Pls do an in-depth plan with me!!! That would be great :)

[@checurtis6758]

Great job girl! I just graduated nursing school and am taking my NCLEX tomorrow! It is sooooo important that you maintain those study habits throughout school so when the boards come around you'll be READY. Subscribing!

[@mf6374]

Che Curtis did you pass?

[@briqel2267]

How'd it go?

[@xolovely91ox]

In 2020 no disclamers no apologies for being the awesome person you are! Rooting for you!!

[@dianaaimee7734]

Say it louder for the people in back!!!

[@jreamofjeannie]

Thaaaaat part!!!

[@carlybearden4500]

So glad to see a new video up! The updated study video would be so helpful and also how you do your study guides! Love watching your channel! ❤️

[@rachelpaulsen5824]

Starting my first semester of nursing school soon and your videos have all been so helpful! Looking forward to the updated study tips and planning videos!

[@savannah8619]

I'm on my second semester! First semester which is foundations was really hard, but just push through and get a positive friend group. Positivity = success :)

[@randomshiz8622]

run

[@taiwoshogbanmu9747]

Omg you’re absolutely right. When I started planning and stuck to my plans, I was more productive than if I didn’t plan, and if you don’t stick to your plan, you know it will hurt your grades.

[@Stephanie-bc8ef]

I followed the way you studied in your “study with me” video and I actually passed my anatomy & physiology exam!!!! I was terrified of not passing and understanding the material but the way you study is apparently the most effective way for me to study too!! So THANK YOU!!!

[@kimberlyhoward6345]

THANK YOU for the recap. I love learning your tips and listening to how you deal. Good luck next semester.

[@rootedincuriosity]

can you do a video over how you lay out your study guides or tips with it? thank you so much ❤️

[@iamfitniss]

Oh my gosh! Good job on your grades girl be proud of them don’t feel bad! Lol You worked for what you got

[@blessedhighlyfavored5309]

You’re so right sharing is caring and teaching it re enforcing what you already know. 👍🏽

[@journey2nursing702]

Congratulations on finishing 1st semester strong!! Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@rarcilla]

Perfect timing!! I was binge watching your videos because I am about to start Nursing School on Monday!!! :D

[@dianaaimee7734]

Good luck!!

[@ania8009]

Me too!!! So nervous

[@jodianne4619]

miss you girl! Hope your new semester is going well!

[@laurenlemus6432]

I loved the long videos I clean and listen with headphones !! Would love to see a updated version on how you make your study guides

[@hawwahabdullah8039]

Hi! I love your tips! TBH, I am not a nursing student, but I am in Grad school working on my MS in Family and Human Development. I am finding your videos helpful for me in making my schedules and especially for motivation! Thank you!

[@Kazebudgetz]

I enjoy your videos!! Especially the semester at a glance. This semester I’ll be taking pharm, health assessment, and funds 2. In most worried about pharm. I will be following you along the way

[@baileybirt1979]

Sending you prayers girl! Med Surg and Pharm just about killed me

[@mepplin3508]

I would DEFINITELY appreciate an in depth planning video 😭💖

[@mariah2162]

Your videos are sooo helpful!!!! I would love to see how you do your daily planning and how you've updated your studying. I'm entering my second semester myself. Great job on your finals!

[@kolbieskue5521]

Maria Hernandez I second this!! I would love to see how she plans and studies!

[@dianaaimee7734]

Coming soon🥰

[@carenstephenson6868]

Yes I look forward to seeing it too.

[@haley8835]

I just started my first semester of nursing school this week and our passing grade is 80%. Anything lower than that is a fail. I'm drowning here 😂😭

[@randomshiz8622]

run

[@SanDFinTX]

Girl, you're crushing it! Job well done! Please...more planning videos ~ I SO need to change my ways and learn to plan as I'm an older pre-nursing student. Help... 😅

[@lisar.2549]

YOU are an inspiration! Planning, that tells me most of what I need to know. Cool. Thanks!

[@jenna3023]

Great job!! Have you made a video of how you make your study guides?? I’m not the best note taker and would love to learn how you make your study guides! Thank you!

[@tanniamorales5584]

Thanks for your videos. They have been super helpful to get me prepared for school. I start my 1/3 semester this month 😱.

[@dianaaimee7734]

Good luck!!

[@nivethan9441]

Yayy, another video :) Please do the planning video!

[@emilynameth5717]

Yes please do a plan with me video! Love your videos!

[@cskid052]

I die that you're a Husker! I've never seen another Nebraskan/midwest youtuber before (and I'm a nursing student too!) So I really appreciate you and your channel!

[@dianaaimee7734]

Go Big Red😍

[@cheyennediab4366]

LOVE all the insight you give and how transparent you are! Could you do a video on planning and how you’re doing your doing your studying and note taking now? Pleeeease and thank you! ❤️

[@dianaaimee7734]

Coming soon!!

[@lexandra77]

Yes! I would love a video of this too

[@lindasworld2208]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 good job cuz!!!

[@ashleybrown4490]

Hi Diana ! I’m so glad I found your videos ! And I love that you’re so real ❤️ congrats on passing your semester! what camera do you use to record ?

[@dianaaimee7734]

Canon G7X

[@blushfullyss]

This is brilliant 💕 also in nursing school! 3rd semester this semester and starting my med/surg clinical in March! ☺ Love, From Australia

[@marinapicardal2961]

What all do you include in your study guides?? Your videos have been super helpful:)

[@leodegariobarayangiii2554]

I wished my program requires a stand-alone pathophysiology class; instead of grouping it with Medical-Surgical... are you selling your study guides? They seem really comprehensive and helpful- could I have a copy?

[@CassieLovley91]

How do you have time to make your study guides? In my program we have an exam literally every single week.

[@RockingTheSwag]

Can you do a video on how you make your study guides ???

[@heatherlaurenRN]

YESS to a plan with me video :)

[@nurse.diamante]

Hi fellow future nurse 💕thank you for this video but please still do a video on the detailed planning for your week. I’m in nursing 1 and right now having trouble finding time for the gym/ me time. Thanks in advance! 🙏

[@MistiStahl]

Thank you for the videos that are definitely helpful. I'm also going to throw this out there, just so you have it for future reference, the saying is sugar coat. As in to coat something in sugar, means it's sugar coated to make it sweeter.

[@joselinjaimes3345]

Can you pretty please do a video on your journey to nursing school. Like what the application process was like and stuff such as that. I also got my bachelors in something other than nursing and want to take an accelerated program, but I am not sure where to start.

[@tamiabrown1781]

I just started the first semester of my ABSN program this week! I have 6 different lecture classes and 3 labs, can you please do a planning video lol

[@stephslife4628]

So proud of you! So glad u pulled through! I'm entering my last semester on the 15th.

[@dianaaimee7734]

Good luck!!!

[@stephslife4628]

@@dianaaimee7734 thank you. Best of luck to you as well!

[@stephslife4628]

@Al Mond So definitely knowing your learning style is what is going to help you study the most effective way possible. Try not to get behind on anything even reading because the chapters are usually very thick it is easy to get behind. When reading learn to focus on the "need to know" versus the "nice to know" information. Don't overwhelm yourself by trying to read the entire thing. My advice is to focus on the bold/ italic words, the boxes within the chapter and the charts. That's where most of the nursing information is. Also make sure to do the key points in each chapter it will help break down the material. Third semester was definitely the hardest for me. The first and third semesters is where they try weed out people, so stay focused. Med-Surge had been the hardest because it covers alot of material and disease processes. RegisterednurseRN has videos on youtube that really helps alot of people so check her out! Best of luck to you! You can do this 😊

[@stephslife4628]

@Al Mond yes, lots of practice questions and exams. They have some on quizzlet. Also, my books come with an access code for online resources that include practice exams over each chapter. I recommend getting the Saunders Nclex review book, it breaks down everything and comes with an online resource that has alot of practice exams and is the most similar to the NCLEX. That book is the best it focuses on everything you need to know throughout nursing school and the NCLEX. If you have any other questions feel free to ask! I love helping fellow nursing students succeed in school 😊

[@stephslife4628]

@Al Mond you're welcome!

[@rachaeljones122]

What do you do for work while in school?

[@mirandab8690]

Your videos are so helpful

[@TaylorAkeria]

I was gonna do ABSN! But I felt like it’d be a lot with 2 small kiddos & the little support I have since my husband is military and gone a lot 😭 So now I’m taking baby steps & I LOVE IT ❤️ 🗣NEVER GIVE UP! WE WILL BE GREAT NURSES!!

[@corinapabon7222]

Taylor Akeria I am in a ABSN program, 2 kids & husband is also active duty. It is tough, but absolutely doable.

[@TaylorAkeria]

Corina Pabon really 😫 when they told me clinical would be over the weekend I had to drop out because I have no sitter those days 😭

[@corinapabon7222]

Taylor Akeria Aw no! My clinicals are during the week, so I have them in daycare & school. It sucks not having the support system when you’re so far from family. We been at our duty station for 6 years, so I build a little support. Where are you guys located? If you have any questions let me know! [e-mail]

[@dianaaimee7734]

ABSN is totally doable!! We do have weekend clinical as a potential option, but its easy to switch with someone who has a weekday clinical! You got this!!

[@christopherbroucek5052]

Fellow Chicagoan here, I am starting a direct entry MSN in Wisconsin in August. Have you experiences any set backs in your program. I am sure you have posted a video about it, but this is the first video of yours that I am seeing.

[@lauragallardo6629]

She just said patho was the hardest. I start that class Monday.

[@autumncasler8018]

An in depth plan w me would be awesome!!

[@shamariburnett8817]

I just started last Monday and I can honestly say nursing school will suck the life out of you.

[@dianaaimee7734]

It honestly does

[@missdee212]

All school does lol. Especially if you work too.

[@shamariburnett8817]

missdee212 lol undergrad before nursing school was easy for me, less stressful and i actually had a life even while working.

[@Gam3r5t93]

Just out of curiosity, did you always want to do nursing or is that something you decided later on in undergrad. I'm premed/pre-PA and study very similarly to you and kill most classes and have recently been thinking of going the nurse practitioner route as opposed to the PA route. Do you recommend accelerated programs??

[@dianaaimee7734]

I was actually also PrePA during my undergrad before I switched to nursing. I will eventually go the NP route once i start working and paying off some loans! Accelerated programs are great if you already have a degree !!

[@gisellemendez6433]

Can you do a video on how you do your study guide?

[@amarpreetkaur1066]

Is an occupational therapy assistant eligible for BSN program in Canada?

[@livfrazier6295]

One of my biggest issues is planning out everything I'm going to do and when, and then not actually doing it like that Lol. How do you make yourself to follow through on what you've written out in your planner?!

[@dianaaimee7734]

Because I know if I dont follow my planned schedule my life will turn to absolute sh$# and I’ll be incredibly behind and stressed

[@lee_rayyy58]

I would so buy a copy of her notes I hope this is something she will consider 💞

[@skinbeautyrn6286]

I love this keep it up.

[@2OrdinaryGuys]

hello - great video. im also a student nurse (start in september) i have transferred from paramedic science to nursing and might have to start from year one. im also documenting my journey so would love and appreciate the support. amazing video as usual - keep up the great work...

[@sarasharma5310]

Could you please share your study guide?

[@madisonparent6370]

Can you please do a vide on how to make study guides? :)

[@kuldeepsoni2009]

Plz make a video on nursing topic dose and intravenous calculation.

[@kerenmolina9915]

You should sell your study guides on etsy! I would def buy them

[@katecupino918]

Keren Molina 🤣

[@kayladiebold3021]

Please make an in-depth planning video!

[@icyflem]

Dangggg, at my college anything below an 83% is a failing grade in the nursing major

[@dede6871]

Hey ! I enter the RN program soon I have already taken majority of the classes needed, so therefor I will finish within a year. What do you recommend I brush up on/over prior to entering? So quick summary science is really not my strongest topic but I did get by... AP 1 and 2 I did struggle with it..any recommendations ?

[@dianaaimee7734]

I don’t think you need to brush up, most the information you learn is pretty elementary to what you should have learned-with a new nursing emphasis. So as long as you learned it the first time and are familiar, you should be fine

[@dede6871]

Diana Aimee Thank you ☺️

[@taylordrozdowski2285]

I’m starting this program on Monday and we just had orientation today. I was looking at the syllabus for nutrition and was like “oh a 2 credit, yay a little chill class” lol sad 😂

[@dianaaimee7734]

We all thought that :// The material is easy, but the exams are pretty tough so beware!! Good luck😘

[@katecupino918]

I found it helpful to relate the information to myself or people I knew. Example: counting my own macros or thinking of a family member who’s a diabetic. It was easier for me to put a face to the diet.

[@jccrozier1627]

How about Entrance exams what subjects there is like maths Algebra ACT SAT?

[@dianaaimee7734]

I didn’t have to take entrance exams, so im not sure!

[@jameshiaharris9527]

You're awesome! Are you willing to sell photocopies of your notes?

[@makeeuploverxox]

I am in my first semester of nursing school and for us patho & pharm are combined into the same class... currently dying

[@dianaaimee7734]

You got it!

[@j.m.m.736]

Hey girl are you in an accelerated program cause normally your first semester isn’t such hard classes.. what kind of program is it ?

[@dianaaimee7734]

Yes accelerated 16mo!

[@NellyP88]

How’s school with the Coronavirus? I had two finals and I thought I’d die. Good job and hard work pays off. I did have a good study group but, egos got in the way so we don’t get together anymore. People were getting too competitive. Made it through with two B’s the same thing happened to me. I had an A and then dropped to a B with the final. Mental health was tricky just took that and Med-Surg 1. The last 3 weeks they had us take 1 proctor for ATI and 2 Exam 3 and 2 finals and a math test for dosage and calculations. It was so stressful.

[@dianaaimee7734]

School with coronavirus is eating me alive. I cannot for the life of me find motivation, its incredibly hard. I cant focus at home and since we cant go anywhere.... you can only imagine how productive im being😅

[@blancadelrio3232]

Would you be willing to sell copies of your study guides? Starting semester 1 Nursing on Monday!😲

[@iselag5517]

Blanca Del Rio i start monday too!

[@ashley1995ramos]

Blanca Del Rio I bet her study guides would be helpful for anyone she’s awesome so dedicated !! Good luck to you girls !!!

[@dianaaimee7734]

This is probably my most asked question!! I’ll address it in an upcoming video, stay tuned❤️❤️

[@blancadelrio3232]

She is brilliant! Good luck to everyone starting their Spring semester!! I wish I could at least TRY to make a study guide like hers!!🙂

[@blancadelrio3232]

@@dianaaimee7734 thank you Diana!!

[@Purpleharts]

Congratulations

[@gabic9942]

Do you recommend having a laptop or iPad for studying?

[@dianaaimee7734]

Thats up to personal preference. Ive never had an ipad so i dont know. Ive seen many other with ipads and they love it

[@kaysousoune6875]

Are you in the accelerated nursing program?

[@dianaaimee7734]

Yes!

[@evateddy3407]

your amaizing diana😍😚😙

[@whitebrick87]

Where do you work if you mind me asking?

[@dianaaimee7734]

Lifetime Fitness!

[@DabidRobinson]

I used to make these videos also when I I was in nursing school lol

[@imaniwilliams1029]

Hey guys, I’m a nursing student as well ! So i just wanted to say Heeeey to my nursing sisters and brothers ! If you comment your instagram , ill be sure to follow you as well! #letssticktogether

[@dole2186]

Why do you have to put a disclaimer? Were people commenting about it? Anyways.... I’m sure if you work hard, you’ll get good grades. Happens all the time. I got straight As on my first semester of 5 courses( pharm, patho, foundations, Med-surg, health assessment)

[@salma31000]

so your in a ABSN... first semester sounds like a load of classes ..

[@aliya452002]

Have fun in pharm 😉

[@kayleeargabright2162]

Good luck in pharm

[@Zizzyyzz]

There's no way to give this video a thumbs up. 😣

[@haileejacob1995]

Nah how? What’s your problem with it?

[@Zizzyyzz]

@@haileejacob1995 Settle down, then try giving it a thumbs up and see what happens. Here's a hint: The LIKE button is locked so it's not possible.

[@amaliasafaryan4256]

meh i dont like study groups, i think its a waste of time and im more of loan wolf :)

[@ccf601]

How did you say you thought nutrition was going to be the hardest? lol

[@dianaaimee7734]

The material is easy, the exams were just extremely difficult. The wording, the format, everything about it was challenging.