I have nursing school orientation tomorrow, and the reality of it is starting to hit me. I am starting to get nervous and anxious. I have a general idea of what to expect tomorrow, but thoughts of it are leaving me uneasy. Even though, I don't start school until this Fall I can't help but wonder about what tomorrow will bring. I know I expect to get slammed with information regarding school. As far as I know, this whole summer will revolve around school and getting prepared for my first nursing school semester in September. This orientation will not be my last and I should have several meetings at the school during the Summer. I know I can't be alone in feeling this way. Nursing school is a big deal to me. I have been wanting this since I can remember, and now it is actually happening. I have worked hard to get where I am now, and realize I deserve it. I am about to enter the snake pit of what is called nursing school. If you have any stories or advice for me, I'd honestly appreciate it.
I think I am going to go workout now to blow off some of this angst.
At orientation we were told tales from graduating students about missing important events, spending hours upon hours doing care plans, then more hours and hours studying, how hard the tests were, how scared they were with their first patient, etc
Was it as dire as they made it seem?
Care plans - horrible, but they get faster. Keep electronic copies and use cut and paste where applicable. on the bright side, they help you remember interventions
Studying - hours and hours, obviously.
Exams - they have books for teaching how to approach nursing exams. We also had an optional pre-semester class on this. It was invaluable.
Social life - still have one. Won't give it up, I have hobbies that are essential to my mental and physical well being. Being miserable won't make me do better in nursing school, it is not a punishment. If you prioritize and have good study skills you should be able to squeeze stuff in for fun.
Orientation is a time for the faculty to impress upon you the fact that NS is different from everything you've had previously. If you don't get it together and accept this, you will have a difficult time. There are a lot of adjustments you have to make.
Bottom line, don't panic, don't be negative. You haven't even started, you are setting yourself up for unpleasant times. I suggest taking the time between now and NS to figure out some ways to stay organize, research some good study tips and most important - learn how to relax, not become an anxious mess and keep a positive attitude.
Thank you, coco. :) That is food for thought. I will remember it.
If you have any stories or advice for me, I'd honestly appreciate it.
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Thank you, coco. :) That is food for thought. I will remember it.