I'm in panic mode! Just got accepted into my school's ADN program!

[angelfocusbroken]

I just got accepted into my school's nursing program for the fall of 2013. At first I was ecstatic, but then a paralyzing fear gripped me. What if I fail? What if I hurt a patient unintentionally? What if I'm not good enough for the program?

I have been wrestling with these questions for the last few days and it's about to drive me insane! I haven't even been to orientation yet! I have been preparing for this for the last three years, made a 3.53 GPA and on top of that, I have a 50% bilateral hearing loss. I'm really scared and don't want to fail my family or myself. Can someone give me an insight as to what it's going to be like and maybe some words of wisdom? I don't want you to sugar coat it but I do want some relief if possible LOL. Thanks for your time!! I appreciate it! :)

[swansonplace]

There are books that educate you on how to survive nursing school.

[__patiently_waiting]

Congrats!! First & foremost, breathe. Inhale, exhale. Lol. Everybody probably has the same questions once they find out they are accepted. You'll do fine. Good luck!

[Jessicainsantafe]

angelfocusbroken----I feel your pain! It took 5 semesters of pre-reqs to get to the ADN program that begins in August, too. I work as a CNA, and I sometimes feel like I have overlooked or under-done a skill set, but ultimately, I begin to feel better. I give the best care I can as a CNA, and I know that what I am doing will be a big help during nursing school. I've been able to keep up the GPA for the pre-reqs (3.75), but all the nursing students I talk to tell me that the studying for the tests is different since most of the testing is done online. I guess we will just have to take a deep breath, keep to a schedule for studying, work, family....I anticipate at least 3-4 hours a day of study along with the classes. At a minimum. I am going for the ADN first....that way I will know if I have what it takes. I admire all of you going straight for the BSN.

[mytwoboysmom]

I don't know what is worse, having months to panic, or finding out you got in the program the day classes start and doing all your panicking in one day (like I did) I told my husband this morning, that maybe it was just as well I didn't have long to dwell on the thought of starting nursing school...I am into my 3rd week now and moving right along...just had my first exam, and have turned in 3 papers already!!!! I can't wait until the end of July to get here, so I can get so rest!