Does anyone here like nursing school?

Scooter321 · Oct 11, 2009

I'm only in my sixth week, but I'm really enjoying it so far. Yes, it's a ton of work, and it's tough to find the time to study, but so far I'm doing fine. Our instructors are all awesome, and I think that makes a huge difference. I have also made a few friends in class which really helps. Early days, I know, and I might be singing a different tune next semester (or certainly next year when we start the first med/surg rotation--said to be brutal), but count me in the "love it" category for now.

I sure hope the "love nursing school = will hate nursing" suggestion isn't true!

:stdnrsrck:

Do-over, ASN, RN · Oct 11, 2009

I do like nursing school, but seem to have an abnormal amount of anxiety this term (3rd semester out of 4). It has been a beating so far, although I continue to be glad to be in school.

Ironically, I have great instructors so far and am doing well. Just feels like I have run out of steam. Next week are finals so I am hoping that changing classes will energize me a little!

cingle · Oct 11, 2009

I'm loving it, personally. I'm in the first semester of an accelerated program and the amount of work is amazing...for instance, I've been working since yesterday (Saturday) a.m. on reviewing notes/text/etc. for a H-U-G-E test tomorrow. But I really enjoy learning to think in a whole new way...memorizing facts is harder for me.

I'm thankful to be here. I'm thankful that I don't have to work a full-time job so I have time to study. There are things I could complain about, but I choose not to join in with the complainers in class.

Nepenthe Sea · Oct 11, 2009

I, too, was a honeymooner, until about halfway through the summer, and then I started getting anxious about starting clinicals. I LOVE school, and I don't mind being busy, but on a day like today, when it is cold and wet outside, I wish I could just snuggle with my boyfriend, instead of having to study for a pharmacology exam tomorrow. I pretty much have to study everday, which I don't mind most of the time, but sometimes I just want to cook a fancy dinner, or drink some, and feel like I can't. Clinicals are kind of a pain, too, but they are necessary.

On the other hand, I get to learn new stuff every week. I am a nerd and I love lecture. Sitting and listening to three or four hours of interesting stuff is great! I love my friends and getting to see them every week, because god knows I'm not seeing any of my other friends right now!LOL And believe it or not, I even like being up at the hospital when it's still dark on clinical mornings (It's just the getting up part that is hard.). I complain about school, but I'm incredibly thankful to be here.

You've gotta take the good with the bad. :jester:

NSALVADORE · Oct 11, 2009

I absolutely Love it!!!!!!!! I'm half way through and yes there are ups and downs but even through the hardest moments if you ask me how I feel about nursing school I will still tell you that I love it!!! All the hard moments are worth it in the end!! I always try to keep a positive attitude and I truly believe that that goes a long way in nursing school!! Best of luck to you :)

goodstudentnowRN · Oct 12, 2009

I love nursing college but sometimes I feel very tired and burnt out. I have three more weeks before preceptorship and I cannot wait to for it to be over. I NEED MY LIFE BACK!!! :crying2:

gibson0726 · Oct 12, 2009

I loved it up until this semester, which is my last. I am just OVER IT. I'm still learning a lot and feel more and more confident during every clinical, but I am ready to be done. I think I'm just burned out and have hit the wall.

I guess part of the reason is my obsession with applying to all these internships so I can hopefully have a job offer before graduation. I hope that the economy improves so you all don't have to worry about this when you graduate!

PostOpPrincess, BSN, RN · Oct 12, 2009

I LOVE school; I LOVE learning. The only problem is the pace. I am very, very independent in my learning and do not like to wait for others. I was always the one who was going too far ahead of things and getting things done STAT.

I do have ADD, and I have to really, really, really force myself to focus--when it is something I ADORE--I can read about it and learn about it forever.

I think there should be several paths to different types of people. Slower for some, faster for others.

But that is just me :coollook:

Edit to add: I'm studying for my GREs for advanced practice...Loved nursing school though!

CharlieT · Oct 12, 2009

I am still in the honeymoon phase and hope I stay there. I am a little bored and will welcome next semester when things speed up a bit. I can see that I have made a few friends that I will remember fondly for the rest of my life. Some of my other classmates I will be happy when I never have to see them again! I know that it will become much more difficult but I am strapped in and ready for the long haul. Good luck everyone.

allnurses Guide · Oct 12, 2009

Yeah, I liked it.

But I like it alot more now that I'm in the front of the classroom, instead of in the seats!:chuckle:behindpc:

AprilNK · Oct 15, 2009

I can relate to you on this. I was a SAHM/full-time online student for the last couple years. I started a 22 month program last August and will graduate this spring. I can't wait because I'm ready to be done with school (I've been taking classes at least part-time since I graduated high school in '03). But as crazy and busy as it is I love nursing school. It is definitely a love/hate relationship but even on the days that I hate it, I still love it. I'm on a week break between semesters right now and I'm going stir-crazy! As much as I hate it some days and am ready to be done with it I know it's getting me to my career goal/passion plus I'm not sure what I will do with myself when I don't have classes to be taking!

KattyRN · Oct 16, 2009

I love clinicals and sim labs but the 3 hour lectures I could do without..Lol. Other than that I really like nursing school.