I feel like I'm drowning...

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Buried in school, work, kids, housework, homework, etc...UGHHHHHHHHH!!! :wacky:

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Just want you to know that you are heard. Years from now, you will look back and wonder "How in the world did I ever manage to get it all done?" Been there, done that.

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I'm with you!! Sometime it just doesn't seem like there are enough hours in a day!! We'll get through it :)

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Specializes in Forensic Psych.

I'm right there with ya! I was running on pure adrenaline until my adrenals gave out. Now I'm running on corticosteroids :)

But the good news is we're halfway done with the semester!!!

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Yup! I just have to remind myself sometimes that this is just a stepping stone to what it is I want to do......hard to remember you won't be a student FOREVER sometimes.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

one of the most important things a nurse does is prioritize. Sometimes, in a hospital situation especially, that means RE-prioritizing over and over. I recommend you delegate whatever can be done by someone else (spouse, friend, family). Decide what really HAS to be done. Probably will not include keeping all beds made at all times. Make "dates" with those you love so you can schedule study time. Quit trying to be everything to everyone. Remind loved ones that you need their support at this time. People like to help if they are being appreciated. Remember to relax now and then.

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There are lots of us with you. I don't think nursing school is nursing school if someone hasn't broken down and cried at some point (me incl). You will make it through and when your done your family and friends will still be there waiting patiently. I'm lucky enough one of my best friends is same year as me, so one of us is usually calling the other crying or venting or freaking out and stressed. It's rough, I gave up on my house being perfect throughout the week (not happening), but I did make a chore board for my kids as more of a reminder that, hey mom can't do everything and it helps. My bf has felt the wrath of my stress, lol poor guy, but they understand. I thought my friend was going to quit this week because she was stressed out about all the same things you said, but I told her she needs a vaca, march break is in a week and then 8 weeks of school and then we're off and then we only have 1 yr left. It's really not that long when you look big picture and the outcome from it out ways it all. You can do it, we all can :)

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i have had a few catharsis myself:cry:....can you tell i am in the mental health portion of my program!:roflmao:

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

At this point, I'm counting down to spring break (2 weeks away), then it'll be summer break (even though I have to take 2 classes), then winter break, then I'm done! If I just take it one section at a time, I'll get through it. Oh, and give up the housework, it'll wait! ;)

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Wow what an amazing comment! Very powerful. I know it is not directed at me but so many times I would give anything just to have these words said to me. Thank you.

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I'm with you!! Sometime it just doesn't seem like there are enough hours in a day!! We'll get through it :)

That is what I was referring to... i know leave it to us newbies to mess things up lol

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