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i was just wondering if i could have some encouragement right now. i feel soooo burned out right now..i am finishing my last pre-req for school (micro) before i begin the nursing program in the fall. i have put a lot of time into my pre-reqs and have come out making a's in all my classes but i am feeling extremely "uninterested" right now. will the actual nursing courses make much of a difference? i can't tell if i am burned out or if i am ready for the real thing! i also need some encouraging from mothers (or fathers) who made it through nursing school with a husband and children. i have 1 daughter--i don't know, i guess i just need some encouragement! thanks to all!:confused:

Stephany-

Yeah, major stress. But, the good thing is just when you're ready to pick up the instructor and throw them out the window...the term is over. Just like that! ;)

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You sound like I did after finishing Micro. It gets better. I'm in the second semester Nsg 210 and really looking forward to getting on the floor to use what we've learned so far. The first semester was kinda boring because of all the bookwork but it really got you ready for the rest of the program. Hang in there you're in for one wild and crazy ride. :roll Froggy

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MelH,

Looks like you're getting some great advice. Remember, just when you thingk it can't possibly get any worse -- it does!

You may not believe it, but the 'junk' you have to slog through may actually have some use in the future. Years from now, when you're interpreting a patient's wound culture results, you'll probably 'flash back' to those microbiology slides and it will make more sense.

I did it too -- family & kids, the whole nine yards -- through AD, BSN, MSN & EdD. Early on, I decided I had to prioritize & give up a few things -- like laundry and cooking on weeknights. Luckily, I had a wonderful husband who took these on... and kids who didn't mind if all their socks turned pink.

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Thanks Froggy & rbez!!!

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Originally posted by babynursewannab

Stephany-

Yeah, major stress. But, the good thing is just when you're ready to pick up the instructor and throw them out the window...the term is over. Just like that! ;)

babynurse, so I'm not the only one who felt like picking up the instructor and POOF out the window..lol..

Thanks for the laugh:lol2: :chuckle

Marie

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originally posted by lpn,future, rn

alyssa, i took micro in summer session 2001 and it was enough to "burn" any one out! you may be correct in how melaine maybe feeling because the summer is a very intense session.

micro will do it to you ! lab was so fun, but lecture instructor put us to sleep, :zzzzz . and it's harder in the summer.

marie;)

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Specializes in Trauma and Pediatrics.

I think in general any summer semester will burn you out. I will be starting my 3rd summer session next Monday... My brain is about to short circuit!

Melanie.. Glad to hear you are feeling better!

Brenda

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Originally posted by babynursewannab

Stephany-

Yeah, major stress. But, the good thing is just when you're ready to pick up the instructor and throw them out the window...the term is over. Just like that! ;)

:chuckle :chuckle
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Originally posted by mkue

babynurse, so I'm not the only one who felt like picking up the instructor and POOF out the window..lol..

Thanks for the laugh:lol2: :chuckle

Marie

:chuckle
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originally posted by froggy

you sound like i did after finishing micro. it gets better. i'm in the second semester nsg 210 and really looking forward to getting on the floor to use what we've learned so far. the first semester was kinda boring because of all the bookwork but it really got you ready for the rest of the program. hang in there you're in for one wild and crazy ride. :roll froggy

thanks for the "head's up"!
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originally posted by mkue

micro will do it to you ! lab was so fun, but lecture instructor put us to sleep, :zzzzz . and it's harder in the summer.

marie;)

i agree, it is or seems to be much harder in the summer. i'm glad i didn't take my a&p i and a&p ii in the summer.
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originally posted by rbez

melh,

looks like you're getting some great advice. remember, just when you thingk it can't possibly get any worse -- it does!

you may not believe it, but the 'junk' you have to slog through may actually have some use in the future. years from now, when you're interpreting a patient's wound culture results, you'll probably 'flash back' to those microbiology slides and it will make more sense.

i did it too -- family & kids, the whole nine yards -- through ad, bsn, msn & edd. early on, i decided i had to prioritize & give up a few things -- like laundry and cooking on weeknights. luckily, i had a wonderful husband who took these on... and kids who didn't mind if all their socks turned pink.

yes, it will help us in the future...thanks for your "heads up".
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