At the end of my program

Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN · May 23, 2013

Thats not normal IMO. Are you going through something, stressed, or just nervous about finishing school and getting out there? Whatever you do dont give up graduation is right around the corner.

MizzMo · May 23, 2013

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you can speak to a counselor at your school and they can help you work out some coping skills for any anxiety you may be experiencing.

amari · May 23, 2013

Why are you feeling discouraged? It's best to address this now. When I was in the LPN program, I thought it was the hardest thing I ever did in my life....and then I had my first two weeks on the floor. I don't mean to freak you out even more, but I do mean to explain that you must address the problem a.s.a.p. If you're feeling discourged because the program is hard, that's one thing, but if you're feeling discouraged because you're not sure you want to be a nurse, that's another. Nursing programs are hard, and there are good reasons for that. In the LPN prgram, you HAVE to know everything that an RN knows, because in most settings you'll be doing the same or similar job (LPNs don't usually work in acute care). They really pummel you. And it's hard, but being a nurse is hard. If they make the training easy on you, you'll be stunned when you start working. And because being a nurse is hard, if you're feeling discouraged about wanting to be one, you need to talk to someone about it NOW. Your instructors should be a resource you can approach about it. If they're not, then you may need to go elsewhere, but you should talk to someone who is a nurse and who knows you to some degree. Nursing school is frustrating, and can be upsetting at times, but by the end of it, most students are excited and looking forward to what's next. If you're not, that's not good.

amygarside · May 23, 2013

dont be discouraged. are there other factors that made you feel this way aside from the pressure of graduating? you may wanna check on that..

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · May 24, 2013

Crying on a daily basis is not normal. Is there a specific reason for feeling discouragement and wanting to give up at a time in your life when you have so much going for you? Please seek professional help, because regressing to tears every single day is not a good way of living. Good luck to you.