help! How do I know I can do this?

oklahomagal · Mar 9, 2011

It's only second quarter and I am wondering if I am cut out for this. At the end of first quarter I felt good. Beginning of second I felt the same. Now as the quarter nears to an ends my grades which came easily before, are slipping and I am wondering if this is something I am cut out for. Can I do this? Should I do this? Are these feelings normal? Did any anyone else freak out at second quarter?

You can do it! When the going gets tough you need to get tougher! I know that right now its hard but remember apply yourself and soon it will be done and behind you and you will be proud of your accomplishment. I do believe that everything your feeling is normal.

Some people are blessed with grades coming easy and others like me aren't. I know I have to work harder than other people and I just deal with it and get through it. Thats the way you need to look at it, just work at it... you got this!

April, RN, BSN, RN · Mar 9, 2011

Nursing school is not easy! All of us nurses have been where you are now - it's normal! Some semesters are harder than others and there will be times when you are thankful just to make a passing grade. Don't lose focus... there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Maybe it would be helpful to change up your study habits. Find a study group, make flash cards, make up pretend test questions with a friend. Sometimes it's helpful to take a day off from studying all together to de-stress and clear your mind. Make sure you are eating right, sleeping enough, and get a little exercise if you can squeeze it in. I know, easier said than done, but very important and makes a big difference!