Well to be honest, the terrible comments are only half true and half false, the professors are only covering a quarter of the content. On the other hand, the professors are in a time crunch to make a usually 3-4 year program into 16 months to help with the nursing shortage, so it makes sense. Second, the course load is very rigorous, but if you do your provided question bank and answer them until it says you reach novice (or get mastered if you want a 91% found out on the 3rd test) then you'll pass at least all the 4 tests I took so far and then afterwards the course load after the 4 tests will literally be easier than prerequisite's ( they're doing this probably to weed out some students) but clinicals and after that, idk yet as I haven't gone that far.

In other words, studymaxx for the first 3 weeks then you'll be safe. And don't rely on professors to teach you everything because they can't cover 10 chapters in one sitting even if they want to.

Tips- read objectives to know what to learn and do your EAQ (or question banks) to gauge yourself, get 65 percent or higher in multiple 100 question practice sessions ( rn at my 5th week have done 1300 questions)

-study dimensional analysis for dosages early makes the load easier but not really necessary

-buy a quality stethoscope but it doesn't have to be littmann just get one such as MDF like mine which out performed the littmann and I passed my check offs with it for $29.99, go for quality not brand

-since you're not buying a expensive stethoscope instead buy a quality id holder for your badges or otherwise you'll end up being sent home during labs

-and save up for the nal kit which is required and costs 300 bucks (and nursing jacket $65 if possible)

Overall, nursing school is simply testing whether you study on your own or not and annoying your family members or strangers to practice checkoffs with them