i know i do. I'm not sure what to do about it. It's like i'm doing good in nursing school, have A's, like clinical but often don't feel like going yet I manage to make it there. i started a new job and just don't seem to like it there. i can do the work and understand the routine but sometimes ask questions still. Certain workers make me feel dumb. I'm considered a resident care aide, it's like CNA. and I know what to do. However, I'm part time and haven't met all the residents. I'm just very frustrated. Plus I'm always so tired. I've modified my diet, take vitamins, and the doctor has done bloodwork but nothing. I get emotional over simple things. My friends tell me to relax, take a break. But when or how. I'm always in school or working. I just spent 3 and a half years in college, graduated, but will now be at this school until March 2007!! the last time I took a vacation was in 2002. i do see a counselor and it helps some. I keep thinking that I don't want to do nursing anymore. cause i've worked so long and hard at this and the most I'm qualified to do is aide work. even after all the courses i took. i get so excited though when i figure out things about a patient. I'm learning how to take care of each patient as they're all unique. so i was just wondering if anyone else gets in a slump and what they do to get out of it.

BURN OUT!! Sorry you are going thru this.:icon_hug: I can relate. I have been in school FOREVER too and find myself thinking of what it would be like just to be a "normal" person who goes to a job and doesn't have to think about school or assignments in their free time. I wonder what I will do when I get out of school. What hobbies will I take up?? LOL.

Watch out for depression. It can be insiduous (spelling?) and can come on w/o warning. After pushing too hard and worrying too much this is what happened to me. I also get emotional at stupid things. It is called "on a short leash". You are teetering on the edge of breakdown, so make sure you take some time for yourself each week and do something fun! It sounds like nursing IS for you, you are just inexperienced and feeling incompetent. As a Block 1 NS, who will also be done in 2007, I can relate.

Anyway, Good Luck to you. Stay with your job, it should get better soon...