Stressed Out About Nursing School! An Insider's Guide to Success. (Stressed Out About) [Paperback]

Stephanie Thibeault (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 1929693168 | ISBN-13: 978-1929693160

HCPro's Stressed Out Series include the authoritative student guide to one of the fastest growing, most in demand professions. And a math review as well as advanced skills for measuring and administering medicines and intravenous solutions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A wealth of information for the prospective nursing student and the soon to be graduate. -- Teri Ourada, Student Nurse.

Honest and thorough. Invaluable! -- J. Esposito, Student Nurse

Honesty is important in nursing. It captures the essence of what it is really like in nursing school. -- Sandy Martin, Student Nurse.

I enjoyed it and will certainly recommend it to students and their instructors. Captivating, positive and upbeat. Great suggestions! -- Patricia C. Bennett, RN, MSN. Assistant Professor, Molloy College.

Readable, captivating, positive and upbeat. Great suggestions! -- Patricia C. Bennett, RN, MSN. Assistant Professor, Molloy College

About the Author

Stephanie is a second-career nursing student working towards her goal to become a hospice nurse practitioner. She lives in Kansas City and is the parent of two beautiful children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Bandido Books (July 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929693168
• ISBN-13: 978-1929693160
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #957,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent & Full of Info for Students of ALL Ages, October 16, 2001

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"kittyboxers" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stressed Out About Nursing School! An Insider's Guide to Success. (Stressed Out About) (Paperback)

At first I thought, hmmm...this is kinda skinny for 25 bucks. But now my only complaint is,
WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG, STEPH? This book answered every question you'd ever want to ask
but probably couldn't find the answer to in one place.

It is great! If you don't have much experience in healthcare, and want to be a nurse, this is the book to
get! There are a few others out there, but this one is straight to the point, gives concrete ideas, even
talks about going the LPN route.

Even if you have an idea of what it's like to go to college, or know the classes you'll be taking, the
hoops you have to jump thru, etc., Stephanie actually tells you what'll be like when you have your first
clinical day. She tells you seemingly inconsequential details like the supplies you might be expected to
buy before you actually start your clinicals. That may be a small thing, but if you're tight on a budget
and just approaching your pre-reqs, isn't that a handy thing to know? She spells out what a big time
commitment it will be, how hard it is, etc., but also tells you that you can do it if you just get
FOCUSED.

And she tells you how to focus, gives study strategies, note taking tips, how to use study groups. I plan
on reading this section to my son who just began high school and needs help with his study habits. We
will both benefit from committing this one to memory.

She also explains what different specialties of nursing means. Didn't you always wonder what Nursing
Informatics was all about (obviously something about information, but what kind?). She tells you what
the classes that are usually standard in most schools of nursing are about (like what the hec is
"Foundations in Nursing"? Is it the beginning of nursing? The history, or what? It is actually just the
"basics").

Financial Aid is covered in this book not so much as to tell you where to go and what to do (altho some of this is there) because truly, as the book advises, your school will steer you in the right direction and it lists some places you can try for additional help. But did you know some grants, loans and scholarships can help with your living expenses? Important information to know if you're a single parent who is wondering how they will go to school, feed the family and have time to study.

Taking the NCLEX is spelled out in detail as well as what to do if you don't pass the first time....or the
second.

You can't go wrong with this book and I can't say enough good things about it. Everything from
making your application to the school and what they're looking for to going on to graduate studies is
included in this volume. Plus everything in between. If you are either a traditional high school student
who wonders what the whole education process of a nurse is, or you're a 50-something wanna-be
nurse going back to school after 30 years, you will profit from this book immensely. Absolutely worth
$... and then some! It will keep you from tossing and turning and agonizing over things Stephanie has
thoroughly spelled out in this terrific book!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what you need!, August 18, 2003

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Gloria Taylor (NYC, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stressed Out About Nursing School! An Insider's Guide to Success. (Stressed Out About) (Paperback)

I wanted to know all the inner workings of applying and getting into nursing school. AND, I wanted to know how to actually make it through once I got in. This book has it all! From the reality of whether or not nurisng is for me to how to "get in." Plus, study tips, a specific breakdown of what to expect in school and very detailed advice on how to succed in it. I'm talking about details like how to prepare for tests, how to make the most of clinical experiences, and even how to get financial aid! Also,this book explains all about preparing for the licensing exam, and even how to write a "cover letter" and handle job interviews. THOROUGH! Vey thorough. I will refer to it for years to come.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for new nursing students, September 16, 2005

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Book Worm (OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stressed Out About Nursing School! An Insider's Guide to Success. (Stressed Out About) (Paperback)

This book really answered a lot of questions I had about organization and time management. It focused on the importance of studies as well as emotional and physical well being. I would suggest anyone just beginning nursing school or thinking about it read this book.