Just had enough!

[tiredlpnstudent]

I'm in the last semester of an accelerated LPN program and have about 7 weeks to go. After a year of having everything questioned, being treated like a moron by hospital staff, and being patronized by school staff I've just had enough. In my head I know I've 'come so far' but I feel like my head is about to explode.

Are all LPN programs designed to make you feel like a 5 year old? It's so frustrating to go from being treated as a competent adult at a non medical job to being stood in front of staff to inspect my appearance (they is 'school policy' and done to everyone). I've been out of high school for a couple decades now and this behavior makes me question if I'm on the right track.

Ugh. Sorry to vent I'm just so stressed and tired of sacrificing my family, health, and entire life for school which makes me feel worthless. My classmates are excited and I'm just too tired to do anything but cry.

[sharpeimom]

(((((((((((((((((((((((tiredlpnstudent)))))))))))))))))))))))

it will get better. i absolutely promise that it will. i remember how wiped out tired i felt at the end of my rn

program. i was so afraid i'd end up with a shiny new b.s.n. and never pass the nclex. i passed despite my panic and hysteria and you will too.

unfortunately, there will always a few jerks who take absolute delight in bringing others down. their targets tend to be students and brand new nurses because you're still learning your job and striving to gain some self

confidence.

believe it or not, you will pick up speed, things you have to think through now will soon become automatic.

just ignore the nasty people. if your instructor is difficult, remind yourself that graduation will be soon,

grit your teeth, smile if it kills you, and do whatever s/he asks. that makes you the bigger better person.

after you graduate and pass the nclex and land yourself a job, it will all have been worth it! there will be some

pots you have to work with, but you'll find most people pretty helpful. oh... don't be afraid to ask questions when you need to. doesn't mean you are a dumbbell. it's the dumbbells who don't ask!

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

You know what kept me sane throughout the program? Counting down the weeks! You're almost there, don't let these people get to you. After this, you'll probably never have to worry about them again.

[jeriksmoen]

I just finished a year of LVN school, and what kept me sane was my mom (a longtime RN) telling me how bad it was 40 years ago. I think it's because all our teachers remember being treated poorly, and feel like now it's their turn. Because if they truly had compassion, they would be a nurse and not just a teacher.

Also, now I have the satisfaction of thinking that my career is just starting and it has so many possibilities, and my teachers are just doing the same-old thing.

[starfire70]

I just graduated from a PN program, and YES, I can empathize!!! My brain is like mush, now it's time to study for boards 6/13, and concentrating is difficult. BUT, I have already filled out applications and have been offered three jobs, two pending my passing boards. This has made me feel reinvigorated because it now seems like reality. I am going to be an LPN! I, too, am an adult learner and I was intimidated about going back to school (homework?!?!), but now I truley feel I will be doing what I was meant to do, and that's providing quality patient care by using what I have learned. Many instructors and some nurses seem to forget what it was like to be a student, and frankly, don't show any compassion. But compassion starts with YOU and how you will treat your one day patients. Remember how you feel today and use it to achieve self-actualization (a little Maslow-student humor there!) and you will find hapiness in your profession!

[Philly_LPN_Girl, LPN]

You've came too far to quit now just keep your head up and this will all be over hun. No one wants to be talked to like a child but, do what you have to do other than that, all of your hard work will go down the drain as well as your time and money you can do this.