This text provides students with a realistic and humorous description of the stressful situations that nursing students typically encounter. It offers practical advice and guidance for coping with these problems and for making the most of the nursing school experience. Helpful suggestions are provided for time management, improving study habits, surviving clinical rotations and balancing school, work and the family obligations. It describes effective strategies for success in nursing school such as problem solving, test-taking skills, dealing with failure, procrastination and improving written and oral reports.