Need some motivational words

classicdame, MSN, EdD · May 10, 2012

Perhaps you need to see a counselor before attempting nursing school. It is tough and you will need to be able to focus and be self-motivated. I wish you luck.

nurse4a · May 10, 2012

i have. and the advice they give is more like telling me what wrong with me rather than helping me through it.

CHESCCRP · May 10, 2012

Maybe that *is* their way of helping you. If you do have ADD, all the task lists in the world may not help you if you don't address the core issue of why you didn't do well, or why you feel like you need external help.

I also studied computer science, and it takes a particular brain skill set to succeed in that field. While I was proficient at programming, my heart just wasn't in it, and I was not able to code as easily as some of my classmates. It was discouraging, but I now know that my skills were stronger elsewhere. I know that some of the guys I studied with would be horrified at dealing closely with clinical research patients on a daily basis, which is something that comes quite naturally to me.

Please don't let less than stellar performance in a field that might not have been right for you chip away at your confidence. Take a career assessment test to make sure this is a field that suits you. Above all, never stop trying to succeed academically until you're finished.

KarenCT · May 11, 2012

I have ADD and I know that I have a very difficult time reading and comprehending what I have read. I take Adderall and although I hate that I have to take a drug, it helps my mind to focus and allow me to retain what I have read.

jennabean55 · May 12, 2012

In every nursing program you get students from ALL walks of life. Although it may not be made aware, everyone (including faculty) have their own personal struggles that they learn to separate from the professional setting you'll grow accustomed to.

Do not let whatever happened to you in your past determine what your future holds. I know that sounds cheesy, but it is what it is. If you let the negative thoughts bog you down, you're going to dig yourself so deep that'll be hard to get yourself out. You need to do things that make you happy. For me, music and giving myself 5 minutes to watch funny videos on YouTube meant the world. I didn't rely on others to necessarily lift me up. Needless to say, you need to do things that work for you.

Staying organized will probably be a wise thing to do. I have a monthly calendar which helps me with my organization and keeps me on task. Stay positive, stay realistic, and enjoy yourself! Good luck!

ProudStudent · May 12, 2012

You need more confidence! If you truly feel like you have ADD, seek treatment. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a legitimate medicinal plan for your health and well being. Check on your organizational skills, make a calendar, keep a planner or a to-do list on your cell phone. You can set alarms to alert you of an upcoming assignment and you will have to have the determination to stick with your plan. In my experience with counselors/advisors at school...I would advise you not to take everything they say to heart. Sometimes I feel like they could use a little advice themselves. Sometimes focusing on what you're studying will mean that you have to pull yourself away from distractions around you. Make time every week to go to your local library (and stick to the schedule) and just study. Can I suggest that you stop listening to other people and take control of your own actions?? Good luck on your studies.