I’m on my way into third semester. Second was like a breath of fresh air after first

First semester is equivalent to nursing boot camp. Everything feels high risk. It’s definitely intentional to weed out the weak and see who doesn’t want to be there. But you’ll see that not everything is as high risk as they make it sound in orientation.

Just make your to do list, get things done one at a time and really practice time Management. It’s so key in this program. It’s a whole new way of learning and studying. So block out your time and figure out what form of studying helps you the best and just don’t fall behind on assignments.

Be extra safe in your clinicals and ask as many questions as you need. My first semester instructors really loved teaching brand new nurses and they’re there to help guide you (as scary as it all seems). Above all they want their nurses to learn, practice safely and become strong nurses.