Fearful, excited, and nervous about starting nursing school need some advice.

[RNinthemaking1986]

So I will be starting nursing school this fall 2011, and I just can't stop thinking about it! I have so many emotions all over my mind. I'm so happy I got accepted into my first choice college.

In pre reqs, I have maintained a GPA of 3.85. I am by no means the "smartest" or the "brightest" but when I study and give it my 110% I do very well.

After reading few posts on allnurses.com I get a feeling that nursing school is not like the pre reqs at all, its very intense. The exam format it also requires "critical thinking", where its not about the facts but using acquired knowledge in real life scenarios.

When i start thinking about nursing school, my heart literally starts racing...My biggest nightmare is flunking out of nursing school. Its like, I want it soo bad and willing to give my life to nursing school. Just the though of failing scares me.

Are my emotions normal? Do most new nursing students fear it as much as I am??? Can you share some tips for the newcomers?

[MrAllenU]

"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time"

I really like this idea! I'm going to keep this in the back of my mind throughout school, especially during those stressful moments.

[renee1971]

We can do this! I begin in 2 weeks! Nervous as hell. BUT, this is what I want. At the age of 40 I can finally do what I have wanted to do the past 20 years but never thought I could! I can! You can! We can do this!

[kiki69]

So Renee how is it going? I have so loved reading all these posts.... I got into Fall 2012 and am so nervous. I am really happy that I came upon this thread, it has calmed me down a bit. The elephant remark was priceless and I wrote it down for my friends who got in with me. I'd love to hear an update from all of you.

Thanks,

Kiki

[JBRN18, BSN, RN]

Thanks for being blunt, I think everyone learns different it's about the person. Thank you !