Is this normal?....

eatmysoxRN, ASN, RN · Sep 26, 2012

I think almost everyone goes through this at sometime or another. Even if the reaction is different. Nursing school is extremely overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of responsibility outside of school.

Always take care of yourself. Sleep well. Eat nutritious foods. Relax. Take a breather. Try different study techniques. See about a study group. Cry if you need to. A good cry should be mandatory at times. Good luck!

sbem10 · Sep 26, 2012

I feel a little silly when I think back to it. I found out today that one of my close friends did the same last week so I'm not alone lol

Shade43 · Sep 27, 2012

Yes we all do it all the time. Sometimes it's just necessary!

Bojamashell · Sep 27, 2012

Yep! Same way with me. It happened to me at the end of the 4th week of the first semester. Went back to class on Monday and realized that over half my class (small class of only 8 people since 2 dropped) has gone through the same thing! Made me feel better knowing I wasn't alone. When I was accepted into nursing school, I was so excited. When I started, I said I will keep my eye on the goal and that's graduation and passing the NCLEX! However now in week 6, it's focus on the next clinical, the next big exam, "Whew, got through another week!", "Come on December!!". Haha. Graduation can barely be seen in my peripheral vision right now. Survival is key! Haha. :up: I know how you feel though. I kept thinking "It wouldn't be this stressful if I didn't have my husband and three kids to worry about, bills to pay, 40 hours of work a week, etc.," But we'll get through it. Just find the little things that will keep pushing you on to the next day and before we know it, we'll be done! That's my plan anyway.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Sep 27, 2012

every nurse has had low times. It is HARD. It is not like high school. This is why we support one another because we all know what you are going through.

sbem10 · Sep 28, 2012

I love all of your feedback, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm trying to stay focused and not have another one of those moments since our exam is less than a week away! My husband said "don't let that happen again, cuz when it does, you get nothing done for the rest of the night, think positive and you'll be ok" and he's right! When that happened, I was stressed out about not getting enough studying time and then I was mentally drained and got nothing done after that! So I'm just taking it one step at a time and hope for the best :)

OB-nurse2013, BSN, RN · Sep 28, 2012

Me everyday! I don't know it doesn't get much better.. I am a senior and still feel like I probably won't graduate. I don't know at first its all new and scary then there was a short time I felt okay and then you get so close to being done and its scary because you just want to finish and you're so burnt out Wish I could offer help but I guess I'm looking for some too.

3aremyjoy · Oct 6, 2012

Just finished week 5 of our 2 year program, and yes...I had my break down on week 3 just days before our first big test. We're using our brains so much, and we're learning to analyze, rationalize and second guess ourselves. This is bound to lead to mental exhaustion. The greatest thing for me was hiding in my room one saturday all day day and getting caught up on my reading, getting reorganized, and getting some study sheets made. It made me feel more in control.

Just remember...this too shall pass!

dayanara · Oct 6, 2012

My friend was crying too at the beginning, but after the first test I haven't seen her crying anymore:-) you can do this!