Going to my ADN program orientation tomorrow and I'm a nervous wreck...

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I swear I am getting heart palpitations just thinking that this is actually going to happen for me! I am scared, excited, nervous, worried and sooooo happy at the same time! I had been wanting to go back to school for nursing for years. I kept thinking that I would go back when all my kids were in school all day (which still hasn't happened yet, my twins are 4). But I decided last summer that I needed to get started on this sooner rather than later. So I got my prerequisites out of the way and have been twiddling my thumbs and working at Target and then one wonderful day in October I received my letter offering me a seat in the nursing program. I am questioning myself about whether I can do this with kids, husband, obligations etc. I keep wondering "what if I am not smart enough to do this?" But you know what I am doing it! So tomorrow I will attend the four hour orientation, schedule my classes and see just what I am getting myself into.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

If you want to do it, you will. Good luck and have fun!

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

Enjoy the roller coaster ride and the friends you will make!

Good luck!

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Good luck!!

I'm jealous :p But still happy for ya!!

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First off... congratulations! I know I would have just as much excitement, curiosity, and maybe even cold feet if I were in your situation. Of course the cold feet are not serious, because when you work for something this hard you can't back out now! You are in a situation that many people couldn't make it to, or at the very least can't now because of the competition.

It sounds like you really want this for yourself as well as your family, and that is a strong motivator you'll have behind you over the next 2 years. Give yourself more credit, you completed all the prerequisites and did so well they want you in the program. You will still have to study, but of course you can do this.

Have fun with your orientation and enjoy every minute of it!

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Good luck! I had my orientation (for an ADN program) last week. I was very nervous (and excited!). The orientation was very informative, and it finally felt like I was 'in'. We had a lottery for the classes and out of the 120, I was number 7! :D

I know how nervewracking it is. Nursing is a second career for me, and I have a child, home, fiance, three cats & two dogs -- so I'm pretty busy. I know that this is what I want, so I'm going to give it my all!

I'm nervous about all the material, but am taking advantage of the time I have (now) to go through my notes from A & P and Patho, and brushing up on my Med Math.

I wish you success in your program! Good lucK!!!

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I have all but three of my pre-req's finished and I am currently in A&P I which has been the most challenging class of my life! I have doubted myself many times. I remind myself of this often...

The higher the goal, the harder the climb -- the sweeter the success! :redbeathe

Good luck today! Let us know how it was :loveya:

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

the good news is no one expects anything from you for a while. Just listen and do what you are told. Remember that they are teaching you in increments, you are not supposed to know what a graduate knows. Also, don't waste time and energy whining about how hard it is and how unfair the program is ---- nursing school is tough, but thousands have done it and you will too. Finally, try to associate with people wanting to learn. Some of your classmates will bring you down - avoid those people. You do not have to make them like you. You just have to graduate.

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You sound like me. I slowly completed my pre-req's and then said I would go back to school when my kids were in school. Well I got in before that (when they were 3 and 51/2-not in school yet) I took advantage and was terrified. I got a scholarship from work which meant I had to continue to work, take care of kids, hubby and school. It was hard but doable. My hubby helped a lot. I went to costco before the start of each term so I had to do minimal grocery shopping. I too dont' think I am "that" smart. But guess what I only received 2 B's in the program and all the rest A's. Nursing school is where you will learn applicational knowledge and not text book answers. You will do fine, I am getting ready to graduate and am better for it and you will be too. Take the time to spend with your kids to do little things, dont beat yourself up, stick with it, accept your messy house and make lots of lists and give yourself credit for any step you make no matter how small. Good luck

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Congrats. Take things one step at a time. You think this is bad, wait till you start clinicals

Have fun and get ready to meet some new friends, it makes going through nursing school that much less painful.

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