Emotional Support

krisiepoo · Nov 13, 2013

find a friend in the nursing program, join a study group... learn to rely on yourself. My mom is the same way, they don't know what to say because they can't understand what nursing school means. it doesn't mean they're not supportive (at least in my world) it just means they don't always know how to help

have a cry, it does a body good

__patiently_waiting · Nov 13, 2013

I'm not in nursing school. I'm taking pre-reqs but I'm definitely going through the same thing. Best advice I can give you is what the previous poster said. Learn how to rely on yourself. That's your best bet.

To the PP, you're right, it doesn't mean they're not supportive, but what I think OP is saying is when he/she's having a tough time they just want to hear "You can do it", opposed to "You gotta do what you gotta do." It doesn't always have to be advice about how to deal with nursing school.

Encouraging someone goes a long way.

OP, you can do it, you got into nursing school so keep up the good work!

Mewsin · Nov 13, 2013

Honestly I have a great support system at home but I don't think anyone can understand the stress of nursing school unless they have been in nursing school. They may not even realize they are not being emotionally supportive.

Marsha238612 · Nov 13, 2013

I'm also about to start nursing school so I don't know the emotional roller coaster that it's said to be. However I know family members have no idea about anything related to it.

For example last time my mom asked me for how long will I be in school? Because she thinks after 1 year of prereqs, I should be a nurse already!!!

I explained to her I actually finished my prereqs fairly quickly since it's only been a year, and explained I'll start nursing school this january (if I get accepted). And she said "well that seems too long".

Cheer yourself up. And think that you'll have your family, if not for emotional support, but they'll celebrate when you finally become a NURSE

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HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Nov 13, 2013

That's what we're here for. AN is always here - we know what you're going through because we've been there also.

DatMurse · Nov 13, 2013

I have physical support,financial support.The one thing I just dont get is emotional.
I feel like I have gone thriugh nursing school one relates and family is just interested in
The grad date.I said sone things today and just got a..you what you have to do. I feel empty.almost apathetic because if i dare cry it wont do me a lick of good.Ill just get a hedache. I just want simeone to tell me
Im doing good that ive got this
Im typing this on my cell so its not letting me go
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I just want to know..how do ypu deal with dissapointment when everyone
Is eager to ride your coat tails but no one wants
To help you through the rough patches.

I would say go ahead and cry. It does do you good, it does alot more good than you think by releasing that stress.

I am sure there are plenty of other people around you that need emotional support too. Just like what krisiepoo said, find a friend.

rubato, ASN, RN · Nov 14, 2013

You are doing good and you've got this!!!!! :)