Nursing School Jitters

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I just received an invitation to interview in March for nursing school at the University of North Florida. What was initially great happiness and excitement is now nervousness - not about the interview, but about actually getting selected for the program. I'm a perfectionist by nature and wonder if I'm going to drive myself nuts trying to do everything perfectly, knowing that isn't realistic. Any advice?

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What you are going through is normal; and hopefully like other perfectionists, you will learn when timing matters more than perfection.

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Ever hear the expression, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good"? What do you think that means? Remember this isn't a perfect world. Seriously, I mean it, think about it. It will help you in more than only nursing.

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Thank you, AliNajaCat, for your kind and wise words. I love your quote, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good". I will take this to heart. God bless!

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