Heads up to all new nursing students:

[Nursing2102]

I remember being new to nursing school and I remember freaking out about how difficult nursing school was going to be for me, especially after reading many posts on here. I was stressing out the entire summer before my first fall semester and I kept doubting that I would be able to get through these classes.

A lot of people on here say that nursing school will suck up all of your time and you will be studying 24/7 and left with no social life. Now, I understand that everyone is a different type of student, but DON'T go into nursing school thinking that it will be pure hell to get through. EVERYONE is different. What may be difficult for some may be easy for others. Don't stress about it so much ahead of time. It may be easier than you think. You won't know until you experience these classes on your own. This website is GREAT for advice, but I just wanted to advise you not to stress out over what people say about how hard nursing school is. Not saying it is a walk in the park but I don't find it too bad so maybe you may not too!

Good luck!

[cookiemonsterpower]

I start nursing school now in Fall on August 26. Surprisingly am not worried or scared at all.I am super excited and cant wait to start. I know the first and second semesters are considered by many the hardest in the my program. A lot of student fail the first semester because of the advanced Anatomy and Physiology class. I seriously think it cant be that bad. I am definitely sure I will know after my first test if my first semester will be bloody hell! Lol

Seriously I think some people complain and exaggerate their circumstances. Its different for everyone and I have faith in my self and I think I can handle it. I mean I made it this far. I remember me registering on this site back in January researching about potential schools I was planning to apply too. And look at me know almost 7 months and two interviews later I made it!! I will start nursing school on a full scholarship now in fall!

[MECO28, BSN, RN]

Nursing school was great! It's nursing itself that is stressful...Enjoy school, folks, and try not to stress! You'll make lifelong friends and learn interesting stuff. Now the first year after you graduate...that's another story.

[GaGeek]

I loved reading through this post. I've just been accepted to an accelerated program and I've been thinking a lot of the same things I've been reading about; Is it as bad as people say? Are those people who think it's awful the kind who like to complain? Or never learned that hard work can pay off? Do they love what they're doing, or did they go into it for the wrong reasons? My head has been spinning and I don't even start until January!

The comments I've just read are putting my mind at ease already. I'm so glad I found this website

[AZMama86]

Thank you for posting this. I have been anxious recently thinking about how little time I am going to have.