Losing my mind in nursing school...

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I am in my second semester of nursing school. Med Surg is pretty challenging but I'm committed to finish out the semester with a bang (God willing!). I'm under a lot of pressure and in need of some support. Life outside of nursing is crazy.

I am in a custody battle for my 1 year old son with his father, no real issues there other than the fact that we broke up and he wants to hurt me by getting custody of our son, he told me I will never make it in nursing school. He's a radiology tech and tells me how hard it was for him even though he's really smart. (jerk!) I haven't seen my mother since I was 12, I'm 39 now and just found out that she died, really wish I could have seen her before she went, no job, receiving unemployment insurance which will soon end. I have a Prof. from hell who is seemingly putting added pressure on the entire class (day and night) and not helping us at all. She focuses on what we do wrong and never gives even a thumbs up for what we do right. She screams and is unprofessional and rude.

I am going through a depression but really just trying to hold it together. I cry too often and can't focus on my studies. Finals are around the corner and I'm stressed, ****** off and tired. How do I keep going? My grades so far can go either way. Either I work hard and bring them up or I fail. Failing is not an option. I want to put in the work but life is just slapping me in the face and all I can do is take it. I need some real advice. I'm organized, I'm sleeping enough, I take great notes, etc. I just need some words of encouragement. I really have the blues...:crying2:

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Specializes in maternal child, public/community health.

I am sorry for all the stresses of life that is making school harder for you. You have a lot going on right now. i would suggest that you get some counseling to help you figure out how to cope with all that while keeping up with school. Your school probably has counselors who can see you short-term and who can refer to community resources that offer counseling on a sliding scale. What you are going through is tough but the depression will make it much more overwhelming. For yourself and for your son, get some help. You are worth it!

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Thank you for your comment. I was seeing a therapist at school, but as the semester got really busy I saw less and less of her, literally had no time. I will call her and try and get in to see her at least once a week. Thank you again.

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Do you have any family or support system that can help you with your son? I think you need family that will love you and help you and take some of the pressure from you. Maybe a church community can be of help, often times there's retired ladies that would love to help you with meals, babysitting, etc.

I'm so sorry that you're going through this butthere's help and encouragement out there, you just need to seek it and find it.

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Hi, thanks a lot. I do have an aunt who helps me with the baby when I need to study. I think for me though it's more or getting my head into the books and really focusing on the reading. She's there but I'm preoccupied with everything else and my Prof is only adding to the stress. I know there is a way to do it all, it's just discouraging at times because my heart truly hearts but I know I must continue.

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I've lost my soul in nursing school.

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I think you are a fighter! You can do this! Don't give up, you have come too far:heartbeat,

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

This phase is not permanent. Neither is the custody battle. SCHEDULE study time, as opposed to fitting it in somewhere, even if you have to leave the house to study at the library. And, if you have to quit now in order to get it all together, that is ok too. You have to know your own limits. Good luck

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Don't give up. "This too shall pass".

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i too have a one year and am just finishing up my first semester of school. it is sooooo hard to juggle everything. failing is not an option for me either. the one thing that gets me through is the thought of being an RN and providing for my family. keep your eye on the prize. another thing is that if nursing school was easy everyone would be a nurse. just think of how scary that would be.... i was warned before i started school that most professors will break you down and tear you apart, before they build you back up. take one day at a time and just remember that you can do anything that you set your heart on.

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i am currently in second semester as well. REALLY struggling in med surg. Yes, the information is hard and alot of it BUT a terrible teacher what makes it almost impossible. Took so many classes in my college career, and have never had such heartless teachers as this one. but here's something to think about when it gets difficult.. "this too shall pass......like the kidney stones." it'll be hard and painful but it'll be over. another thing to think about is with so much going on you have to lean on God, and it's a time to grow closer with him and ask him to guide you and help you carry the "baggage". Nothing's ever too much for him to carry afterall, and that's definitely encouraging for me to think about!

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