I have a few pre-reqs I need to take before I transition from LPN to RN. It's been a few years since I was in school. I just feel sick to my stomach, scared to fail, and stressed about what's going to happen and if I can do this. I'm full time with school (most online) and working full time (I'm the breadwinner so I have to keep working). My husband keeps telling me I can do this, but I'm just so darn nervous. UGH I hate feeling like this. It makes no sense. I'm not worried about the nursing classes themselves, but so worried about these darn pre-reqs. I hope everyone's first day goes well. Good luck to us all! 0 Likes
Purple_roses Aug 25, 2014 I think you'll feel a little better once you get into the classes and into a routine. Sometimes I get panicked when I look at everything I have to do as a whole; but when I look at each thing individually and create a step by step plan/schedule, I feel better. As a nurse once told me, "It will get done because it has to." You will find a way. Good luck to you! She believed she could, so she did. 0 Likes
xoemmylouox, ASN, RN Has 13 years experience. Aug 25, 2014 Thank you Purple-Roses. Like I said I know it's silly, but I have those darn butterflies going crazy in my stomach. 0 Likes
futureLVN40 Aug 25, 2014 I'm the exact same way I keep chickening out because I'm scared to death of the Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Microbiology. The A&P shouldn't be too bad but there's so many details to memorize and know. You can do it though you will do just fine. Good luck! :) 0 Likes
goddess9 Aug 26, 2014 I was in your shoes in May! I had been out of school for four years and felt a bit rusty. I told myself I would do my best even with work getting hectic. I studied when I got all my work done and carved time out. I have a 4.0 through a Math and Chemistry. You've got to believe in yourself... You're more able to do this than you think you are. Honest. 0 Likes
mizharlow Aug 26, 2014 Just jumped back in after 12 years out of school. I think once you manage to do well and prove to yourself it is possible, you will be able to relax a little. Good luck!! 0 Likes
xoemmylouox, ASN, RN Has 13 years experience. Aug 26, 2014 Thank you for all of the supportive comments. I survived my first day.. Good luck to all of us through this semester. :) 0 Likes
