Hi! I am currently a teacher, but i have applied to an accelerated 2nd degree program. I am really nervous/curious about what nursing school is really like. I have a few questions, and was wondering if anyone could help.
1. I have read a few stories on here about it being so stressful and impossible that many students are on anti depressants. Is this normally the case?
2. When I was in college for education, none of my classes prepared me for actually "teaching in the classroom" (ie how to make lesson plans, manage behaviors, set up a gradebook etc -- yeah the basic stuff!!) It was like a shock that first year on my own because I felt like my education was all based on school theory and research. Is this what I can expect in nursing school - like not much actual experience being a nurse and the skills involved in everyday care? Will I be shocked when I get in a real world job situation?
If either of these are the case, what can I do to better prepare myself mentally/ emotionally/physically for the demands that will be placed on me in the next few years??
thanks~