Just completed my first semester, feel like I don't know a damn thing. Is this normal?

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I entered the program with no experience whatsoever. Looking back, I've learned so much--of course I have! In fact, it's almost overwhelming to rethink everything I've learned. However, I still don't know what the hell I'm doing, and the fact that I'll (hopefully) be a licensed nurse by the end of this year boggles my mind.

Hell, I still struggle with some CNA skills. I still find BPs challenging at times. Yet, I'm going to have people's lives in my hands soon?! Praying that Med-Surg will make me loads more confident, because I'm sure gonna need it.

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You got into nursing school. You're not dumb. I think that this is a normal feeling. I'm sure that all of the information will come flooding back in time for the nclex. Just try to focus on the present.

We're in psych now and can't wait for medsurg either.

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I could have written your post when I was still in nursing school, and I had 16 years experience as a CNA. You are entering a profession of learning, that will not end when you graduate. There is so much to learn and so much of your learning is going to happen once you graduate. Med surg was when I gained a great deal of confidence. Good luck!

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What about medsurg made you feel more confident?

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