Hi there! I am a psycho/stressed/overstimulated/tired nursing student!

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Hey there everyone. I was online trying to find a cheat sheet to use during clinicals, and came across this site. I'm glad I did, and I'm glad I decided to become a member.. I am in my last year of nursing school (for my RN), and I am about to lose my damn mind...I am so sick of the instructors, the lectures, the careplans, and the tests...(Don't even get me started on the tests!!) I am just hoping that somehow I can get through it without failing....UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I just thought I would say "hi" to everyone...

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I haven't started NS yet. I am going to start next fall. I was due to start this year but my hubby deployed and so I deferred it a year. But I am still feeling your stress. Just a different kind. :D

GL with the rest of your year!!:up:

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welcome honey! I am in my first semester LPN and I AM WITH YOU! Believe it or not, i am already tired of the tests every week, the lectures even though they are full of good information, tired of it all and I AM NEW and have 2 years to go! It is SO much information and to keep being told that half of it doesnt even go with you in the real world. I am going to see a therapist i need some anxiety pills LOL.. You will get through it, it isnt easy just do what yuo have to to make it through hun! GL honey be strong

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Welcome aboard! My best advice is to be sure to set time aside for YOU! I give myself 30 minutes in the morning to enjoy my coffee in silence and an hour each evening to zone out with a magazine or some TV (usually some type of medical show!).

This site has been immensely helpful. Take advantage of the knowledge the great people here are willing to share!

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RNhopeful that was so sweet of you! You do need time for yourself, it just doesn't matter how much time i give myself i always seem overwhelmed. My brain is on nursing overload LOl.. but it helps to take 1 full day to yourself a week with NO nursing AT ALL! Get your feet done, something relaxing away from the work. Just like anything else! Good tip

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Specializes in Acute Mental Health.

I too am on the last bit of road to becoming an rn and feel the exact same way. I could puke! I'm just tying a knot and hanging on right now. I'm part time and just finished my last big theory class and barely made it. It was tough, but I just feel so burnt out with school.

Your not alone! Good luck for a quick finish to us all.

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im done dec 18th i feel your pain!!!! hang in there!! we are almost done!!!!! Good luck to you!!:nuke:

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Thanks guys. It's always nice to hear from others who are the same situation. Nursing students/nurses are a certain "breed" of people, and I think we are the only ones who understand eachother. Sort of like a family, ya know? 4 more weeks until this semester is over with...Let's just try not to have a nervous breakdown until then.:bugeyes:

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Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine.

I am about to start and the pre reqs have drained me!

thank god for vitamin B and cafeine!

the great thing is that Ihave pilled up vacation time at work that i have to use it untill the end of the year, so i will have 4 day weekends starting this week untill the end of the year!

i wish i could carry them over for next year, so when i am really stressed out i could use it!

but i guess it is good to have a break before starting! i only have 1 year to go on my "core" nursing classes!

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I can totally relate!

I am in week 11 of the 16 week Semester. I am in my 1st semester of the 4 for my ADN program.

It is taking a toll on me for sure, I am trying to get my second wind for the remaining 5 weeks but it is hard. 3 more exams and a final and it will be over for a month. YEAH! I am SOOO looking forward to winter break!

Hang in there... just keep your eye on the prize and keep the tunnel vision to the finish line!

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Hey girl. My husband is in the military, too. I have 2 small kiddos, and he is always gone, and doing the whole nursing school thing with that on top of it is NOT EASY!!! Some days I feel like I am about to explode with all of the stress. Let me know if you every need advice. Good luck!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC, Rehab.

I'm in the same boat. I'm in my last semester and completely burnt out. Even during my days off I think about NS and how much I'm hating it right now. I wake up in the middle of the night with a pounding heart and that's on the nights when I can actually get to sleep.

But I keep telling myself to get through November and the worst of it will be over. Hang in there and just remember you are not alone.

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