The A’s
Always be on time to class and clinicals. (10 to 15 minutes early is the best time)
Always have on clean scrubs and shoes. (your appearance is a reflection of who you are)
Answer instructors politely even if you feel they are in the wrong. (They never are)
Ask questions only when the instructor opens the floor to questions. (Don’t interrupt their lecture, you can see them after class)
Absolutely no chatting during a lecture.
Argue, if you want to fail.
Allocate time for yourself. (Do something nice, just for you and you alone)
Advise your loved ones of the importance of study time.
Abstain from activities that drain your mind and body. (you need all the strength and rest possible)
Acknowledge that fact that you are doing the best that you can. (Forgive yourself)

The B’s

• Be kind to yourself
• Believe that you can make it through nursing school.
• Brave the hardest times. (There will be times that you will want to quit. Don’t ever, it will get better)
• Bring chocolates on the day of a test.  (Eat a few before a test.  The brain uses 100% glucose, your score may increase.)
• Buy your self a pair of comfortable nursing shoes. (You will be thankful that you did)
• Book Bags are a no no, use the ones on rollers.  (Save your back)
• Beauty is not important.  (Easy on the makeup)
• Beware of busy bodies. (Always be professional in or out of class and clinical. Never gossip about schoolmates or instructors.  It will come back to you 10 fold. )
• Balance your home and schoolwork.  (It is difficult to do at first, but it is a must.)
• Belong to a study group. (One that gets A’s )

The C’s

• Craming doesn’t get you A’s (take your time and study well in advance)
• Care about all that you do, especially the patients
• Caffine can be your best friend, but don’t over do it.
• Clear your mind of all your worries prior to an exam(remember, this is your carrer, and sometimes you only get this one chance, so do your best)
• Comfort is very important whether in school or in clinicals(always dress in loose fitting clothes, and wear comfortable supportive shoes) If your jeans are too tight, it is hard to breath and your brain doesn’t get enough oxygen.
• Crack open the books daily. (it is the only way to keep up with the material)
• Confine yourself to a designated study area where it is nice an quiet.  (keep one place in the house that is for you only.)
• Contemplate what a wonderful nurse you are going to be when you graduate. (It is important to be able to visualize your future accomplishments.  Keep the dream alive.)
• Cupid can wait until after your through with nursing school. (Beginning a new relationship isn’t the best thing for a nurse in training.  Be strong, it really isn’t that long.  You have your whole life ahead of you.)
• Call a friend or family member when you are feeling down. (It is important early in the game to establish your support base.  You will  need them.)

Remember the ABC’s of Nursing School and be a success.

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NLKimmel,RN,PhD,CHMM,CNAT