I'm not starting NS any soon. But I'm already terrified about so many things about nursing school. The first thing is, I don't have ANY experience in this health care field. That's what scares me the most. Are there any of you in the nursing school / graduated with good grades without previous experience in health care. I always get good grades in my classes, but when I think of clinicles I feel like I will not be able to get through well. Please let me know your situations, how you survived, and how you knew the names of the things they use etc, in the hospitals and everything . I'm sure the book knowledge will not be enough to get through. But i'm determined to do well.
It sounds like you do have some experience to draw upon. If you had a baby in a hospital then you know a heck of a lot more about pregnancy and childbirth and babies than I do, I have no children so I know barely anything about those things. Your experience there will help you when you do OB.
Absolutely you can survive. I'm entering final semester and have done very well in NS despite my lack of prior healthcare experience. Those with previous experience may have a smoother experience in clinicals early in the program but by semester 2 it all becomes a level playing field. One thing I would suggest you do if you are still nervous is to go volunteer in the hospital or healthcare setting to grow more familiar with some of the basics. Have faith in yourself and good luck!
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It sounds like you do have some experience to draw upon. If you had a baby in a hospital then you know a heck of a lot more about pregnancy and childbirth and babies than I do, I have no children so I know barely anything about those things. Your experience there will help you when you do OB.