Can't take anymore

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I am in the last few months of school before I become an RN. Last night I found myself balling for no apparant reason and noticed it's a pattern lately. I do not know if it is burnout or what. I am almost there and yet I feel as though I have already exhausted all my energy and there is nothing much left to give to finish. I am soooooo tired of being tired, of feeling so utterly exhausted that I am now a raving caffeine addict (cardiac arrythmias and all to go with it). I am so tired of never seeing my daughter and my fiancee, and trying to explain to this 3 year old why I am not there for her- breaks my heart!:crying2: I am so tired of being put-down by instructors that seem to thrive off of degrading people and slowly wittling away their only shreds of self-concept. That, along with the BS instructors that you have to kiss a** just to pass. I feel like this has just become too much. I have NO life outside of nursing and my GOD, I just want this to be over already. Thank you for letting me vent as nobody understands the way someone that has been through it could!

Specializes in Critical care.

I know it is not something you always want to here but you are near the end of the tunnel and the light you see is not a train! I am just behind you and will graduate in December. About 3 years ago right when school got going my wife and I seperated and then divorced, I wanted to hang it up but realized it was my dream to be a nurse and no one could stand between me and that goal. I have 3 kids 9 yo girl, and twin 4 yo boy/girl. They miss me but they understand and your daughter will be just fine and so will you. Find a second or third wind you need and make it these last few months. You are in control of your own destiny, be strong and if needed seek help with your emotions, we teach others to seek help when they don't feel well, should we not take our own advise sometimes. Take care and remember why you started nursing school.

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You Can Do IT!!!

Hang in there!!! It's almost behind you!!! I love the calendar idea!!!

Set up a special night out or night in with a movie or something to celebrate the weekend or ( in our case today ) a thick fog -- anything -- we celebrated our dog's birthday the other night -- just 'cause we had the march blahs... the kids got her "gifts", gave her a bath, put ribbons in her hair etc... we ate cake ( she got an extra milk bone) and they even sang happy birthday to her.... didn't take long, but was silly enough to lighten the atmosphere and make a memory. My 13 year old kept saying "this is so stupid" but he was the one to suggest the cake and the song!! :) We laughed so much -- it WAS stupid, but it sure was fun.

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All that to say, take acouple of minutes to make a bright spot for yourself and family -- but DON"T GIVE UP!!! You can do it!!!

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I totally understand, I am in the last stretch (6 weeks) before graduation. It gets really hard to concentrate on nursing when you start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been keeping my NCLEX booklet and a letter from my future employer on my desk to remind be that there is something to look forward to. All your hard work will pay off soon!

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I graduated not so long ago. The last stretch was really really hard. I hated my last semester. Worried constantly what i was doing to my children by being busy living, eating, and breathing nursing school. My kids use to tell me "don't quit now!" Well i am on the other side now. Passed NCLEx & working as a "real" nurse. Feels great. The work is hard, but the money is decent. My advice is to hang in there, all will be over soon. Enjoy the small moments when you can with your family. Take the time for a quick dinner out or a movie or even a walk, nursing school will still be there when you get back.

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We have the phrase "Time does NOT stand still" written on a 3x5 index card on the front door of our apartment

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Dont forget, crying is our #1 primitive source of tension and stress relief!

After the stress of being born, we bawl our eyes out! :crying2:

Go ahead and cry.. youll feel better afterward.

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Specializes in Emergency.

men suck! get your thing, do your thing as an RN, and you will meet the right type of man/people that fit with your lifestyle............ i just graduated in june met an awesome man trust me........xo xo

i know your feeling and trust it, please trust me......

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This is a message for all of you "hanging in there" I just graduated in DEC. I know what you are feeling right now. I made it through with the help of my friends, husband and family. BUT; even if you don't feel you have support, remember first and foremost you are doing this for you, for that wonderful feeling of accomplishment and confidience that comes with finishing a job well done !!! It is wonderful on the other side !! some of my first few days on my own were hard but were exciting at the same time................ I would think to my self, this is OK this is what all the hard work was all about !!!continue hanging in there you all will be done soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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