Losing my superpowers

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If only I can hang on these last 5 weeks of Micro and AP2... but my super human strength is getting weak. I need backup from my superhero friends to defeat these evil villains. I wonder how the other superhero's are doingLOL!

Specializes in Neuro ICU.

Man, I am right there with you guys. Halfway through spring is ALWAYS a 'slump' for me and it's worse than ever this year, knowing that I'm already accepted to NS and just need to get through these classes with A's. I just want to get ready to move and buy a stethoscope and scrubs and a new planner and wall calendar and buy textbooks and read new syllabi - instead I have to tell myself... must study! Motivation... so.... weak...

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Bumped... Need more backup superfriends!

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Well, here is something the other gals in my study group and I have planned: a celebratory dinner party at the conclusion of the course! If any of us drops, that person can't go to the party. It's something... an additional carrot on the end of a stick. Pick something that works for you -- maybe that might help? I think mostly we're all ready for Spring Break.

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Well, here is something the other gals in my study group and I have planned: a celebratory dinner party at the conclusion of the course! If any of us drops, that person can't go to the party. It's something... an additional carrot on the end of a stick. Pick something that works for you -- maybe that might help? I think mostly we're all ready for Spring Break.

I have 2 free tickets to Universal Studios and a BIG bottle of Grey Goose tucked away until the end of the semester.

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I second the desire to buy a stethoscope and uniforms...and I love the idea of a celebratory dinner!

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I second the desire to buy a stethoscope and uniforms...and I love the idea of a celebratory dinner!

Those of us who slay the A&P 1 dragon (or 2, or Micro or Chem...) deserve it! Celebrate your victories, sister pre-nursing students!!! This is a challenging road, and we ALL benefit from encouragement from time to time. :)

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Hm, a fun trip and some adult beverages sound nice. Not that I'm a big drinker, but something fruity might be fun! I'm applying for the accelerated ADN program at my school that starts in the summer, so I will only have 2 weeks or so between the end of this semester and the beginning of the summer session. In those 2 weeks, I will not only find out if I made it into the program, but I also have to make sure I get my books, uniforms, background checks, and drug tests.

I'll have to make sure that I find at least a few hours for fun in there.

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I know how you feel. I'm sitting here with my A&P II notes for my exam on Monday and I am just so tired of studying!!!!! I'm actually procrastinating now. I know this stuff, but I feel guilty if I'm not looking at it every second and I hate that.

5 more weeks!

I could have written this post word for word, except I'm in anatomy, and Physiology I (separate classes). I have exactly one month until I write my last final, and have a midterm in each class this week. I just want to crawl into bed for a week!!!

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Specializes in cardiac-telemetry, hospice, ICU.

Look around to see if you can find any Kryptonite! Kidding aside, I find if I get busy with studying I often stop excercising. Bad idea. I really try to get regular excercise (3 walks a week, some time on the recumbent bike) especially when I am stressed. I think it really pays me back by keeping my spirit and energy up. Hope this helps.

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Look around to see if you can find any Kryptonite! Kidding aside, I find if I get busy with studying I often stop excercising. Bad idea. I really try to get regular excercise (3 walks a week, some time on the recumbent bike) especially when I am stressed. I think it really pays me back by keeping my spirit and energy up. Hope this helps.

Hey St. Croix,

I know what you mean about exercising... I have completely stopped my routine of walking and running on my treadmill. It really is a great way to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. However, I don't have the energy or motivation right now.. this is so coincidental that you posted tonight, because I was just thinking about when i first posted this thread and how I feel like I lost the battle.

My dauther was offered an athletic scholorship in Alabama and we went last week to tour the school, meet the coaches and now I have to go back this coming week to do an official signing. Although this is great news.... I feel totally overwhelmed with every thing I have to do in addition to having to miss my Micro class AGAIN....URRGGG!

I can't even focus anymore... this is sad, I can't believe I came so far and possibly end up with a "C" in this class. Feeling very low right now :(

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rholman, that sucks.

Ive been having a hell of time too since your original post.

I have been sick for over 2 weeks with an ear infection, took meds and I can still barely hear out of both my ears, they are plugged up and I am going thru 2 exams this way.

I am wiped out and cannot wait until this month is over. The Lab is a complete failure on the science dept part and they dont care, wont fix it. Ugh!

Try to get thru the next month if you can.

Do you have to go back again to sign? Cant you fax it or something?

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rholman, that sucks.

Ive been having a hell of time too since your original post.

I have been sick for over 2 weeks with an ear infection, took meds and I can still barely hear out of both my ears, they are plugged up and I am going thru 2 exams this way.

I am wiped out and cannot wait until this month is over. The Lab is a complete failure on the science dept part and they dont care, wont fix it. Ugh!

Try to get thru the next month if you can.

Do you have to go back again to sign? Cant you fax it or something?

Man sorry to hear about your ear,

I hope you get better soon. I didn't think of those options because it would be out of the question for my dauther. It's a big day for the college when they sign on new athletes. The have a barbeque for the team and their families, the local paper will be there and pictures are taken. I don't think it would be fair to have my dauther miss that.. she is soooo excited and happy.

Unfortuately, I am a single parent, there's no one else to take her, besides I wouldn't want to miss this either. Each test I take in this class gets worst because I am so distracted with the million things I am thinking of in preparation for her to leave. Also, we are working on our unknown in Micro and I am behind 2 labs. I guess the worst case scenerio is to retake the class if necessary. So far I am holding an "A" in AP2 but getting nervous.

Anyway... good luck to you this week on your exams and feel better

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