i hope i know SOMETHING when i graduate nursing school!

[lorenwithano]

hi everybody!

im 20 years old and about 8 months into a 14 month LPN program. the program has been pretty difficult so far (i had no medical background, nor did i take any anatomy or biology in college), but i've managed to pull myself through by studying very hard. i love nursing and im glad i got into this profession. HOWEVER... i feel like i dont know that much. yes, i study hard, but once the test is over, i dont feel like i retain the information. not only that, our clinical is moving as slow as a turtle. i am 8 months into nursing school and havent even done a urinary catheter yet. trust me, im not looking to dive right into something difficult, but i have barely done dressing changes. our LPN program is a fairly new addition to a technical school (about 5 years old). im just getting discouraged, and i feel like when i graduate and take the NCLEX im going to be out in the nursing field not knowing a thing!! its so much information, and yes thats part of the job, but im so worried.

any advice or people in the same or were in the same situation?

thanks everyone!