end of nursing school- itis !

greeniebean · Jul 9, 2009

well I haven't started nursing school yet, but by the end of each semester (pre-reqs) I have to force myself to study so I can only imagine how burnt out you must be, this close to finishing nursing school. I'm sure you'll do fine, this kind of thing happens to most people. Good Luck and congratulations on finishing school!!!

ZanatuBelmont · Jul 9, 2009

I have 17 more days of nursing school which includes- one pop quiz on thursday, two more clinical days, one more careplan, and one more exam(the final). There is only one problem... I can't focus, study, and I'm just mentally burnt out. I'm doing great academically, all I need is a 60 % on the final to pass... but I still want to do my best. Its like all my motivation is gone. I'm just soooo bored with nursing school right now. I've just been home all day every day watching lifetime movies and waiting for time to pass. Is anyone else graduating soon and just don't want to study ???? Or am I the only one thats absoutely insane ?

Yes I am very burnt out.. we still have a Neuro and Endocrine test to take, then two finals, plus a bunch of "busy work" since we technically finished the material early (just waiting for exam days). I am forcing myself to put Saunders in front of me though... I've quit trying to learn "all I can" about the topics. All I care to learn now is nursing interventions, assessment of the illness, and a basic knowledge of the disease (ie., multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disorder; autoimmune). None of the in depth studying anymore for me!!

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Jul 9, 2009

Thanks for the encouragement guys !!!. Z.B. ( I'll abbreviate)... I understand exactly were you are coming from. Today I was trying to read all the renal diseases and had to shut my book. I'm so tired of reading in depth. I basically just focused on what the disease is and what I as a Nurse need to do about it. I rather focus more on powerpoints at this time anyway. I just had an exam on endocrine not too long ago so if you need help with anything let me know.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Dec 6, 2011

Feels like deja vu. I'm having the exact same problems today as I finish RN school.

gReeNTwin1, BSN, RN · Dec 6, 2011

I agree with mimib. I'm not in nursing school yet either (applying though - deadline is Jan. 30, 2012). I feel burnt out already too. But when you start high, you can be lax a little (Although I doubt in nursing school you can afford that at all)...but ya know... I understand is all I'm trying to say. :hug: Good Luck!

Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN · Dec 7, 2011

Keep pushing on! You're almost done! I think almost everyone feels that way once the end is in sight. I wish you the best of luck with your career in nursing!

Autumn84 · Dec 9, 2011

OMG today was my last day of class. Graduation is on the 16th woohooooo!! But, yes I felt the exact same way the last couple weeks. It was the hardest thing in the world to pick up a book or practice any NCLEX/ATI questions. Luckily, most of us start out doing everything by the books and working SO hard so you can afford to relax a little. I'm not recommending it. I'm just saying its possible lol.

steffuturelpn · Dec 14, 2011

i have 6 weeks left and i feel burnt out also, i have to make myself study and do everything, im in good standing academically but i dont want to stop doing good now, just feellike i have no motivation left, just dont know what to do, but i complain then i get over it

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Dec 14, 2011

i'm glad there are others experiencing this..i just can't find motivation to buckle down n focus this trimester for some reason I know I need to though..we can make it through!!!

steffuturelpn · Jan 4, 2012

yes im making it 3 weeks left 3 test left tired as hell, 3 days of clinical left, i cannot wait til this is over,this is the hardest thing i have ever donein my life, keep ya head up keep ya head up,, but im gonna do flips down the aisle