Dear First Semester Student,

Congratulations! Take a moment to feel proud of all the work you put in to get you here. While

these next two years ahead will not be easy, remind yourself that you earned your spot in this

program. These next two years will consist of rigorous course materials including: exams,

clinicals, group presentations, and papers. My best advice that I can give is to keep a calendar–

hard copy or online–where you write down all the due dates for the entire semester. This allows

you to plan your schedule weeks in advance, and stay on top of your assignments. While the

transition into nursing school can be difficult, the first semester works to smoothly transition you

into the life of a nursing student. I wish you the best of luck on your journey into the nursing

profession.

Best,

Dani Dursch-Smith (4th semester nursing student)