I’m a new grad NICU nurse. If I could tell nursing students anything it would be to focus more on the knowledge that you gain rather than your grades. Once you graduate no one cares if you got straight As or all Cs. In fact ALOT of experienced nurses say C students make the best nurses because typically those students have a better grasp on the content they just don’t test well. I did NOT get straight As & I was the ONLY new grad nurse in my class to be offered a job in a level IV NICU. Test anxiety ALWAYS got the best of me during nursing school BUT I passed boards on the 1st try. Do NOT compare yourself to your friends or other students just study hard & give it your best shot. Good luck to you all. Keep your heads up & do not give up!!!!! ❤️

When I was in nursing school I studied with a group of 3-4 girls and we would compare our test grades/ tests after the exam to see where we went wrong and essentially had a study session of 3-4 girls with the teacher comparing all of our exams. It was very helpful and not competitive at all.

I CANNOT stress enough to study every single day starting at the beginning!!! I’ve seen people BOMB the first two tests and then realize “oh i should study” and at that point they can’t bring it back up🤦🏽‍♀️

I took medical terminology right before starting nursing school. thank baby Jesus lol!! definitely helps!

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Wow..literally, I was doing that for so long “I could go to the gym but that’s time I could be studying” and honestly the worry is not worth it! Being in a better head space while studying is so much more effective than studying full of anxiety🙄

I’m starting my first semester of nursing school in August and I couldn’t be more excited 🤩

This might sound weird but I’m turning 10 this year and I turned my room into a nurses room and if got all the medical equipment like stethoscope, a reflex tester, a blood pressure machine and a pulse oximeter. I’ve got crutches and syringes and I’ve already done a lot of research on the human body and how to treat all injuries and I do physiotherapy, checkups and physical examination. I love everything about nursing and taking care of people. Thank you for giving me more tips and tricks about being a doctor!

I’m a single mom starting nursing school in August! I’m so worried & excited at the same time. 🥺🤯 Thank you so much for this video! Super helpful ❤️

Great tip on sucking up to the teacher!! And ALWAYS sit in the front row. That could be the 89.9 and 90% difference on the test lol

Great video, the best decision I made as a RN nurse was to create a side hustle for extra income streams. It has really helped me and my family financially stable.

Hey ya'll! Another tip that will help you get comfortable with medical terminology and patient interaction: work in a hospital if you can! I'm working as a patient transporter, and I always offer to help nurses and CNAs (no matter how dirty the job-literally). I'm building important relationships, and because I'm a helpful person to go to, they are happy to answer my questions, show me things, and explain what they are doing. I'm still pre-nursing, but this is making a world of difference. I plan to do transport for at least a year, then move up to CNA and eventually, RN! Thank you for these tips!

I’m 25 and been working as a healthcare assistant the past 4 years ! I just made the decision to take the plunge and applied for nursing ! I couldn’t be more excited ! The next 4 years is really going to change my life ❤️❤️

There are students in my class who do the opposite after an exam. They do really really well, then go around to everyone else to brag about it. “How did you do!?! Oh you got an 89 that’s really good for you. I got a 97! Ok bye~” Ugh. But they don’t come around when they fail/barely pass. I never share my grades.

This is actually a really good information that other nursing school preparation videos don’t seem to go over. I’ll be sending this video to my sister who is starting her nursing program this fall!

I agree that comparing yourself to your peers really gets ppl! After exams I don’t like discussing the questions because it gives you anxiety when everyone else picked answers you didn’t lol. After grades come in everyone likes discussing what they got n it just starts to feel like everyone is in competition lol it’s annoying!! I’m just tryna get through with school lol 🤣🤷🏽‍♀️

I’m going into my first semester of nursing school and have been binge watching all your videos. I loved this one, thank you so much for making it 🥺💖

I'm a Junior, who is thinking about going into nursing school for an ADN and then transfer to hopefully get my BSN. I found this very helpful. I love your videos!

I'm not even in nursing school yet, I'm actually in 8th grade, but I'm going to apply for early college, and I'm going to study nursing. These videos actually help me a lot, I write down a lot of notes so I start ahead.

So much anxiety about starting August 26. We can do this

So grateful for this! I’ll be starting nursing school this upcoming spring semester so me and my bestie are binge watching all pre nursing videos. Thank you for this and wishing you the best in your career!

I just got accepted into nursing school for this fall! I'm saving this video because I could use all the tips/advice I can get! Thank you!!

I start nursing school in January and I’m so excited and ready to begin this journey. Thank you so more for the tips and I hope your last semester is amazing!!! I’m a CNA and CCHT and having a great nurse is one of the biggest things for a CNA and I can tell you will be an amazing nurse!! 💜

I loved this video!! It was very informative and waaaaay more in depth/ less generic then the 100's of other "what to do before starting nursing school" videos I have been watching! (literally I have been watching them nonstop) and they all say "do nothing, relax before you start" etc etc I'm like no I want to know what I should be doing NOW and that's exactly what you did! Thank you :D

Thank you so much for your channel! I am about to be a senior in high school but luckily know I want to be a nurse and have already signed up to take some of my prerequisites! Definitely very nervous and afraid of entering this new world after high school but determined because I can totally see myself being a nurse and helping others. Your videos are really helping! :)

I appreciate this video SO much! I start my nursing classes in August and I’m so ready! Of course I’m nervous, but I’m really passionate about this career choice. This video really has given me some great tips for starting school. Thank you so much 😊

Thank you so much for this video! I’m finishing up my pre reqs and begin my RN program next August. This has helped a ton!

i discovered ur channel maybe 1 or 2 days ago and i’ve been binging ever since . you’re videos are soo soo good and i don’t even wanna be a nurse (wanna go into med school and do something with kids) so kinda like you wanting to be a pediatric nurse .. anyways i love your videos keep em coming , you should do one where u show how you take your notes in nursing school , like how in the pediatric video u were talking about separating by infant , toddler , stuff like that . i would love to see that !! and just tons of more videos p.s ... even though i don’t wanna be a nurse i am taking this nursing aide class we have at our community college next year for my 11th grade year and it basically provides you with basic nursing skills and we learn things like anatomy , geriatrics , physiology , nutrition , and others .. so i’m super excited for that just to have an idea and head start for when i go to med school !! (ahhhhhh she liked 😁☺️)

I have been working as a CNA for 3 years and I'll be starting my first year of nursing school this September. Your second tip reminded me of the time when I was practicing CPR on my 2ft tall stuffed animal. It seemed silly but it helped. I remember my first actual code blue and I just felt helpless because I froze. Now I review it with my plushie just to make sure that I'm comfortable in the situation.

I 100% agree with all these tips! Not comparing grades and taking care of yourself is especially sooo important. Started second semester of first year today woo! :)

Okay, this has been the best nursing school tips video I have watched!! Thank you!

I love this video!! Thanks for being so real and helping us all out girl❤️

Thank you very much for making this video, Jackie. This really could help in maintaining our enthusiasm and positivity. I am looking forward to your next video!🙌

You nailed it about not sharing your grades! I've experienced that with some of my classmates and I can't stand it. It's toxic and one shouldn't be pressured into doing that.

I’m starting nursing school in September and I’m so excited but I’m also so nervous, your videos are very informative and are helping me prepare for this exciting career!

The advice on getting to know your professors! Amazing! Yes! Thank youuu!!!

Girl please you are so beautiful! 🥺 These tips were amazing & I’m so glad I found your channel. You definitely came through with some unheard tips!

I'm starting nursing school on september 1st and i'm so excited but also kinda scared that i'll make to many mistakes and mess everything up. But i actually love your Videos! They kinda help me to not drown in anxiety ❤

I’m a first semester nursing student and I follow sooooo many nursing you tubers but you definitely just became my top 5! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

Omg one of the things I definitely want to prioritize is going to the gym. I know how easy it is to not go especially when I'm overwhelmed but it is the ONLY thing that keeps my head right for school!! I have anxiety and working out is my antidote. I also notice that it actually helps my memory and mental acuity, which I think will be crucial for nursing school.

This honestly was a breath of fresh air for me!. I have been battling with myself for years about the decision to go to nursing school. My mother in law who has her Doctorates in Nursing sat me down and told me to do it so Im putting all these fears away and go.

Yooo...super practical and insightful. I love your energy. Thank you for making the time to help us rookies out, gal. I'm kinda terrified tbh. I'm old af and am outta my league. Your video I paid attention to and wrote all your tips down. Grateful for you. 🙏

Thank you so much for this video! I'm starting nursing school in January and I'm taking so many notes based on your videos! :)

I’m going into my first semester of nursing school starting next week. Thanks for taking the time to make this video! 😄

GREAT tips!! Oh my goodness, girl! Thank you so much. I am really grateful for ladies like you. Keeping us positive and enthusiastic. Take good care

This is my favorite video of yours so far! I start nursing school for my BSN in 3 weeks! 💙

Thank you so much for the great tips, and just your positive attitude. I am beginning school in December, and I am riding a fence between excitement😄 and anxiety😳.

Great video, thank you for the tips! I start my two year nursing program in the fall. While I’m excite I’m also petrified because I’m not that great of a test taker! I struggle with comprehension and so I get a lot of extra help, extra time on exams. My school also provides multiple resources for students. They provide a coach who helps you with studying, time management, anything that you struggle with, they also have tutors that you can see once or twice a week for the semester, and an app you can download on your computer that you can take notes on it and it records the lecture. You just have to sign up for it before the semester, which I did! Also, not related to nursing but you look like Salma Hayek 🌹🥰

here’s a tip: start off getting your CNA or MA cause it’ll help you so much with nursing school !!! i’m so glad i started my healthcare career early and got my CNA at 16, i do most of these things all the time & start nursing school next week !

Thank you I’m not in Nursing school just yet but I’m applying for the spring semester with hopes that I get in. I’m praying about it but your tips are really helpful I can practice ahead of time so when that time comes I’ll have a little knowledge.

you’re so cute!! thank you for this video, i find out if i get into the Nursing Program or not in February 🥺 wish me luck!!!! ❤️

Thanks for making this video just in time for my first nursing semester in late August :)

You are like the 5th video I have watched and the ONLY person who actually gave the most helpful tips. So sorry to be a downer,w but everyone else would just say the most basic things like it's hard and stay outta drama, but never gave actual tips for success. Thank you girl!!

Love this thanks I just recently decided to go back to school and I’m interested in nursing. I love your vibe thanks for all the tips.

Thank you for this video!!!! I’m starting nursing school this fall and i’m so excited ❤️❤️ this video was super helpful!

This is so inspiring. I want to be a nurse so badly. I’m only in high school still, but I’m doing college courses as well. I’m nervous because I’ve never liked school but I have a huge passion for helping others.

Such great info even as returning nursing student ( I failed out the first time) this will help when I go back so thank you.

Congrats Jackie... great job on the 7 tips - keep up the awesome job

Perfect and precise video. Thank you I'm looking forward to study nursing

love the shirt, love the background, love everything about this video!!!

I recommend some of this for medical assisting. These are awesome tips and I look forward to using them for when I start nursing in July. Thank you!!!!

FINALLY A VIDEO THATS ACTUALLY HELPFUL!!

I just have a few more classes for my pre reqs before I apply to the nursing program. Thank you for these tips!.. btw I love your energy and personality ❤️❤️

I’m starting nursing school this coming January 2021 and just finished my orientation today. And DAMN the amount of information I am supposed to absorbed is making my anxiety act up lol do you have any tips on how to deal with anxiety while I’m nursing school? Also love this video! I appreciate all the tips so much 💖💖

I just started my first semester of nursing school and I really wanna be a good nurse I feel lost but I’m just trying to do my best. I’m literally gonna take EVERY SINGLE TIP to heart

Thank you so much Jackie! ❤

I want to be a nurse so bad but I have really bad anxiety with everything :/ talking to doctors, talking to people in general. But I want to help others and care for them.

Best starter video out. Thank U!

Anyone starting in the spring ? I’m stressed 🥺

The last one I totally agree on. I just finished up my CNA and in my clinicals, once I checked off on something, I was always running around for something to do. I was always asking the CNAs that worked there "what do you need help with?" I don't know if it was the willingness to learn or my ADD, but I learned a lot!

Hello I am currently in my 3quarter of nursing school and medical terminology is essential to better understand all the courses. Thank you so much for sharing this video it really is not explained in nursing school how important it is. This video is tremendously helpful and hope you keep sharing.

I’m so bad at comparing my grades to others (even pre-nursing) and getting nervous at first when I was training to be CNA. Thanks so much.

Coronavirus really screwed me up. I was supposed to do L&D and Adult 2 but, now we are online for everything. Last term starts in July hoping to see the inside of the hospital.

I’m thinking of becoming a mental health psych nurse so I love these videos

I can’t wait to start!! But I have prior experience at least being a cna for 6 years I know the machines they use and how they work and I watched nurses do a lot on a patient so I’m hoping that past experience helps me!!! Lol

I've been practicing on my kids and friends, but the one advantage as a 50 year old man starting nursing school... I'm never uncomfortable with patients

Thank you for the tips. This is so helpful! I start my first semester in August 🙂.

holy shit, great advice about the thank you cards! im very quiet in all my classess so thatll def backfire when looking for rec letters. thank you ima take that tip

I started my nursing school this month. Thank you for advice

Just got in the nursing program so watching youtube videos to help me this fall!!

I’m starting my pre reqs to get into nursing school. I’m so so excited.

Finishing up my AS in spring 2022. Starting nursing in between then and fall 2022. I’m excited but nervous given the fact I started at the worst time, during the pandemic. Everything was online. I graduated back in 2011 and having to start over and learn all of this information over again by myself was very difficult. I just hope as I go into nursing school I can gradually adapt to the environment and learn more easily. I’m so intimidated. 😩

Love your shirt! So cute!

I just got in the nursing school and will start this coming Fall.

Thank so much for your advise! Super helpful & original 🤩

I'm starting my 1st semester August 26 and I am super excited, nervous and scared at the same time! Watching this video will help me prepare for my 1st semester. Thank You!

I scored really high in anatomy I got this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I’m not going to give up because I know I can do this.

This was GREAT information! Thank you!

Upcoming nursing student here. Thank you for this video!!! 💉👌🏽

This is very practical advice! Thank you.

Oh my gosh Jackie, thank you for your videos

I'm starting nursing school in September and these tips sound great! Thank you so much love your vids

Thank you for a good video! I am entering an accelerated RN-MSN program for individuals with a bachelors that is not in nursing. I’m SOO nervous even though I’ve completed a degree 🤣

I got a confirmation to join a nursing school here in my country ,Kenya. I must say I have this anxiety of what to expect and what is expected of me. I have to say that I do love going to the gym very much . I t gives me a safe mental space and I was wondering if I will manage gyming and studying and I must say from this piece of information I definitely know I must gym! no matter what. Thankyou

Thank you for this. Very beneficial

i’m pre-nursing and i’m so nervous to start nursing school in may! these videos help so much ❤️

I start tomorrow and have been binge watching videos and yours by far, has been the most helpful! You will be an amazing nurse

Also asking to do anything extra in the hospital! Yes. Not being afraid to learn as much as possible hands-on in clinicals. Yes.

Hand your assignments in on time is a good start

Yooo im startin nursing school in August as well and im super nervous and excited....but this video by far has me feeling more excited than nervosu it was super helpful and im actually going to use most of these tips....thank you lol