Is it really that bad?

[MedicalPartisan]

I hate to ask such an open-ended question, but I see and hear numerous stories about people burnt-out and crying on a weekly basis. I just finished the bachelor's program (healthcare management) and it was intense but I just studied hard and did the work. Obviously with nursing you have lives in your hands so it is definitely different. But everyone I've ever spoken to speaks of how difficult the program is. I currently work in a trauma center so I completely understand the high-stress 12-hour shifts. I do understand that just because I work in an ER doesn't mean that I 'know it all'. I know very little about direct patient care in comparison to what we will be taking in during the program. It should also be noted that I haven't started; I start next month. But I just don't get what what makes nursing school so different...?

[mommycruz3]

Thanks for this post! I am starting my RN accelerated program (1 yr course) in June... I have 3 kids under the age of 4 and a husband. I keep hearing/reading that I will have NO LIFE and studying 24/7. I'm worried but I have NO other option at this point. My family is depending on me to succeed so I'm ready! I've already told my husband that he will be helping me out and studying with me and my flash cards. Thanks for everyones feedback on this!

[sparky605]

Before I started I didn't believe it was as bad as people say- but there is truth in it. It isn't super hard all the time, but when it is bad, it is intense.