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I have applied to the ADN program for the fall. I won't find out for a couple of months if I got in or not. I work full time and have a 3 year old son. I am not taking any summer classes and the program coordinator said that I have a really good chance of getting in. With all of that, I am making myself so sick. I keep having panic attacks. I had the second one at work the other day. I quit my job hoping to cut down on the stress and I am trying to find a job that is less stressful with better hours(hardly got to spend any time with my son before). I am still getting really sick to my stomach and my heart starts to race with any little thing that happens(nothing like I felt before but still really bad). Little things make me sick and and I start to feel like I am going to pass out. I don't know what else to do. I have to find another job. Even with grants and loan, a lot of money for the program has to come out of pocket and my husband does not make that kind of money. What can I do to get back in control????

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

You might want to see a doctor (psychiatrist) about the panic attacks. I know two people that had similar symptoms to what you are describing and they ended up on medications. One of them is a pre-nursing student with straight As who has recently been accepted into a very good BSN program. The medications really helped them both so if this will be the case for you do not be afraid or ashamed!

I agree, you should get another job while waiting for acceptance because every little bit counts. I know how you feel about never seeing your son working at a high stress job. I was in the same boat over a year ago. So, I quit my job and started one with more flexibility to spend time with my kids.

I also returned to school to finish up my pre-reqs and co-reqs. So I am waiting with you for acceptance! Good luck with being admitted. :D

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Specializes in Ortho/Neurosurgical.

I completely understand how you feel. I have applied for my fall admission for ADN as well, and feel the same anxiety and craziness that you do. I'm not having panic attacks (and if I were I wouldn't know what they felt like)....but I know that I am losing my mind not knowing if I got in or not. The admission directed said we should know by "june 30, hopefully". Another advisor said by the end of July....did I mention classes here begin August 21st and my big problem is my work creates our schedule a month ahead....for example, I have my June schedule right now....if they don't tell me before August first if/when it is starting allowing me time to figure things out I'll lose my mind even more. I also have a 2 year old little girl that I am spending time with hoping to make the time go by. I have come to realize it is hardest when I am bored (especially at work) to wait. But I work for a local children's hospital and I just spend my time reading nursing books. Right now I'm reading the manual for nursing care. I figure if I get accepted, it can't hurt to get a head start.....good luck and please post when you do hear.

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I agree, you should see a doctor. If you think waiting is stressful, nursing shcool is going to be worse.

It's best to get the stress management under control before you start school.

Good luck, it's tough, but you can do it.

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Specializes in ICU.

:( I understand where you're coming from, although I am not having panic attacks. I have until hopefully the beginning of July to wait for results. School starts August 28th! Talk about calling it close:/

Good luck with everything and just try to relax--do something fun!

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