burnt out/senioritis

[Fruit Sucker]

It's my last semester and I'm feeling so burnt out. I'm seriously procrastinating on every assignment, already used up my allowed absences, and I'd rather be home sleeping. Last January I started having panic attacks and have been on Lexapro and Ativan prn...I'm either having a panic attack or feeling tired from having them or tired from taking Ativan.

I'm worried about my ability to get through the semester. I've gotten good grades in the past, and this anxiety thing has really put me in a bad place. I dread leaving the house, and I've started feeling depressed about how badly things are going.

Thanks for listening.

[Dohardthings]

I celebrate each week with a bottle of sparkling cider. )

[smoup]

Another burnt out senior graduating in 77 days (but who's counting, right?) Over 200 practicum hours left to get in. Eight weeks of community health clinical. Multiple papers and group projects. The accelerated version of an accelerated program was not my best idea despite my grades being good.

Livinnursing: I think I am going to start celebrating each week with something also. I just need to figure out what.

And I think I am getting sick. I don't have time to be sick right now.

[Fruit Sucker]

Aww, man. I feel you, smoup. I came down with the flu three days before I was scheduled to get my flu shot. I've been miserable all week. Just miserable.

I like that idea of celebrating with apple cider. Hey, a week is a long time in nursing school and each week passed is a success. Unfortunately, I've been celebrating with too many bags of chips, lol.

[smoup]

I think (hope) it was just really bad allergies from being in too many houses with smokers in them lately for community health. Temperature is back to normal this morning (was never technically a fever, just a little high for me) though I still feel like I could sleep all day. That's not an option today though.

Still don't know what to celebrate with. I'm too tired to think.

[strawberryluv, BSN, RN]

I'm starting to feel really burnt out and I'm in my second to last semester. I am only taking one class but I feel

dead inside. When I open up a nursing textbook, I close in 15 mins. I started to experiencing headaches.

I feel like I chose the wrong profession to get in but feel trapped because I'm almost done.

The pressure is so real and I think its giving me a headache and also decreased appetite.

[Fruit Sucker]

I don't think you picked the wrong profession! School is really strenuous. When you're working, you actually get days off. No days off in school. If there's a "day off" it's an extra opportunity for them to give out more assignments. They pretty much make sure that we don't have enough time to do everything. If there's any extra time, there's an extra assignment. I can't wait to be done.

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

I don't think you picked the wrong profession! School is really strenuous. When you're working, you actually get days off. No days off in school...They pretty much make sure that we don't have enough time to do everything...

Yes this! ^^

Now that I have been out of school and working full time for almost a year, I feel like I'm on vacation all the time because school took up so much time. When you're working as a nurse, you will have so much free time you'll feel guilty! At least I do!! I love not having homework!

[Aerielle]

Ughhh I feel the same....!!!

I have 6 weeks to go but I just feel so burned out tired! I can't find the motivation I had before!

I feel physically and mentally exhausted... Following my preceptor's schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off...on paper seems really nice to have the 4 days off. But in reality, the first day off is a write off because I'm a total zombie from the night shift. Then the rest of the 3 days I am writing papers/assignments ...then I go straight back again. I am so sick of this! I have no time for a real "day off"!! It wouldn't be so bad if it was just clinical but the assignments in between is really getting to me!! :( ugh! One day at a time! I think I will install the count down app on my phone too..19 shifts to go!!!

[Charmiecharmo]

The last semester of my program was one of the toughest times in my life. There was a lot of tears, fear, and frustration. You have to keep your eye on the prize and work your hardest until you get that diploma, license, and job. Think of what made you want to become a nurse in the first place. Refresh your mind and think of your goals.