Nursing Students Male Students
Published Feb 27, 2005
I'm working on my prereqs and hope to attend a nursing school next fall. What can I expect? Do you feel overwhelmed and outnumbered at times?
K. Murphy SPN
14 Posts
I'm a 20 yr old student attending Rasmussen College formerly known as webster, the first semester wasnt too bad i had a 3.4, the 2nd semester which just passed was 7 classes and an online class. You have to maintain a 78% or better or you get kicked out of the program. I had a 3.1 by the end. I was so drained and burnt out from studying by the end. and it is going to be alot of: WORK,TIME,MONEY,FOOD, AND REDBULL for one year. I am going for my LPN, and have less that 5 months left. I am excited about starting OB, PEDS, AND MED SURG. I AND II. You have to completely change your lifestyle if you want to succeed.
nads786
59 Posts
honestly... alot easier then i thought, the tests are pretty easy if you are good at science and are a good test taker
however, its alot of work, alot of bs busy work
and clinicals are on the difficult side, there is a lot to know, but its not hard stuff
I also agree with other posters, that i do miss having other guys in my classes, its quite different
Music in My Heart
1 Article; 4,109 Posts
Amen to that!!
I kinda like being the only guy in my group.
Amen to that!!I kinda like being the only guy in my group.
well me and my really good friend are in it, and sometimes we feel like outcasts....
maybe it would have been different if i went into nursing school not knowing anybody
RedBrick
19 Posts
I have another semester to go. This has been the most challenging thing I have undertaken. It has forced me to explore ways to increase my self-esteem, which is a very good thing. We are tested, in one way or another, just about every day. It can be exhausting. The sad thing is, before NS began I was very enthusiastic about nursing, but I can't say I feel the same way today.
I am a female and I 100% agree with your post. I have 7 days left to go.My CI drove me to almost withdrawing last Wednesday. At this point I only had 15 days to go. We all know how hard NS is and for me to want to withdraw after going through almost 2 years you know I was under tremendous emotional stress. Thank God the Director of the program stood by me and had my CI call me up and have me come back.This CI had me in tears at least 7 times in Clinical. I have never been harrassed like this before.I don't know if I would do nursing school again if I had known it was going to be like this.
My CI drove me to almost withdrawing last Wednesday. At this point I only had 15 days to go. We all know how hard NS is and for me to want to withdraw after going through almost 2 years you know I was under tremendous emotional stress. Thank God the Director of the program stood by me and had my CI call me up and have me come back.
This CI had me in tears at least 7 times in Clinical. I have never been harrassed like this before.
I don't know if I would do nursing school again if I had known it was going to be like this.
Dream_Chaser14
22 Posts
Wow I Love You Guys Responses and Experiences, All Very Intersting and Informative. Well Good Luck To You All :)
Peace & Blessings! Xoxo
mpolo
41 Posts
Hi Guys,
I'm about 7 weeks into a nursing fast-track course, which will give me RN quals in a year and a half (as opposed to the
usual 3 years according to the Australian system).
So, in short my course overwhelming.
I come from a non-science background, so it is quite difficult, although i did extremely well with anatomy and physiology pre-reqs to get into the course, it pretty much after that was far less as in details anatomy and physiology,
and far more nitty-gritty stuff.
In my course, it is overtime.
3 days in the classroom, and then 2 days in the hospital, it truly is non-stop brainwashing.
make sure that your life is well sorted before you commence a fast-track nursing course, all sorts of stresses
will come out and hurt. for example for me, unexpectedly....what is biting me.....is my need for a female partner...
and being around females all the time, i'm learning about male-female dynamics, and find it very frustrating, because
i want to connect on a more personal level with someone, but my personal challenges have made it difficult...and all the more stressing because of my male hormones pushing me into this brick wall all the time, still looking for a way forward!!
also get your finances in order before you start any full-time course such as this.
also get some coping strategies ready, such as go to the gym regularly, or to golf, etc, have a chill-out activity
that re-balances you.
im enjoying the course after all is said and done, however yes i do find it to be demeaning at times, especially doing the placements in aged care...it can be very daunting mate...washing people, and cleaning their nappies, you will
get used to the smell of urine and foeces.
like i said im in the middle of my first semester, so there is still far more distance on this journey of mine.
Best tip, get your finances in order (you may not be able to work while studying), get fit (regular exercise helps with
stress levels), side-step all unnecessary distractions, join a nursing networking community (such as this one), keep
your dreams clear, and remind yourself of these regularly, find a chillout technique (meditation etc).
Think of the financial benefits, upon completing the course (im currently dreaming of buying a motorbike such as
Harley Davidson, upon completion of this course).
Remember that you're not the only male out there, there are many of us out there, keep us posted, we're all in the same situation.
Failure is a far greater teacher than success.
and another of my favourites.
Life is not a sprint it's a marathon.
Wow Great Story!
What A Inspiration!! :):heartbeat
Well GOOD LUCK and I hope u get that bike upon completion!!!! lol
Peace & Blessings XOXO
kas2027536
7 Posts
can someone please tell me what to expect the first week or month of nursing school. I was accepted into a program at Butler Community College in Kansas. I am now considering not going because I have read too many forums on here about the difficulties of the nursing program. No one has been specific about what makes it difficult and I am not questioning if I am capable. I do not think I want to study and vomit from it, so If someone could enlighten me that would be great. I just want to know exactly what I am getting in to before I do it. I am used to studying and working hard at my job too. I have a bachelor in psychology if that helps. thank u.