when will i feel better about clinicals?

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This is my first of four semesters in an ADN/RN program. We have been to the nursing home for three weeks, and had our first clinical day at the hospital last week. I am feeling so completely overwhelmed, incompetent, and unsure of myself right now! I am working on my care plan which is due Monday (the first one I've ever done) and am not sure what I'm even doing.

I just want to know, when will I start feeling more comfortable with all of this? Did you guys feel like this when you first started? There is SOOOOO much to learn and SOOOOOOO little time...........

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I felt out of place and overwhelmed my entire first semester and about half of the second semester. Now I am more comfortable with most things, though I still get nervous when I am doing something completely new.

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Specializes in OBGYN, Neonatal.

Yes, each new semester brings new challenges. I am now a bit more comfortable but still unsure of myself on some things, I think that is normal. The fear is what keeps me on my toes so I can be sure I do my best to meet all goals. :):):):) Its crazy when you throw in paperwork too! :):) Care plans can be confusing definately!!!! Good luck!!!!

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You are feeling just like you should right now. It took me awhile to feel comfortable. If you have a chance, you should try to get a CNA/PCT job (part-time) at a hospital. It will give you time to get more comfortable around the patients, as well as practicing assessments, picking nurses brains, etc.

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Specializes in LDRP.

i started to feel a bit better by the end of the first semester, and was even more confident the second, and now, in the third, i am 95-100% confident in what i can do, and no longer get freaked about it at all. maybe occasionally i worry, but i get excited to go to clinicals. except for care plans. im better at them now, but still dont like them

love, rose

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Specializes in L&D.

Oh Yessss! Of course we did, at least most of us did. I don't know anyone that did not feel that same way, especially at the begining. Before you know it, you'll laugh about how the things you're doing right now stressed you out. I remember being so nervous about taking vitals! About giving injections! Heck - About giving a bath! LOL! I graduate in 174 days with my BSN and I have learned so much! You will get through this! ((Hugs))

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Oh Yessss! Of course we did, at least most of us did. I don't know anyone that did not feel that same way, especially at the begining. Before you know it, you'll laugh about how the things you're doing right now stressed you out. I remember being so nervous about taking vitals! About giving injections! Heck - About giving a bath! LOL! I graduate in 174 days with my BSN and I have learned so much! You will get through this! ((Hugs))

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I am currently working on the care plan. Hey Jen, where are you in MI? I am in Traverse City!

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Specializes in L&D.
Hey Jen, where are you in MI? I am in Traverse City!

I am in the Grand Rapids area and attend Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing. Nice to meet you!

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snwflknurse..I'm in Alpena...my brother in law is a cop in Traverse City..Sherriff Dept. Know any cops named Mike?

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snwflknurse..I'm in Alpena...my brother in law is a cop in Traverse City..Sherriff Dept. Know any cops named Mike?

Nope, no recent run-ins with the law:rotfl:

I attend northwestern MI college full time.

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