Nerves getting the best of me!

chiclet81 · May 18, 2010

I just thought I'd chime in: me, too! I think that' normal. Just be positive, and try to relax. If you feel the need to be "DOing" something, try reading books about how to study better or survive nursing school. (I liked "Getting Good Grades in College")

acantrell77 · May 18, 2010

Great, I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one that feels this way... I do like to read and will definitely look for that book.

We have to consider we got into nursing school so we must be doing something right!

Thank you, you have made me feel better. :thankya:

jennafezz · May 18, 2010

Me too! I hope it's a normal feeling.. I know I'm "smart enough" to understand things (and so are you!! You did get accepted!), I'm more worried that I won't be able to get over my laziness and will be able to buckle down and really study hard.

I went on iTunes and downloaded some podcasts, including a review of a "Fundamentals of Nursing" textbook. I've been listening to it while exercising and I feel like it is helping me prepare myself for what is coming up in the first quarter of NS, so I'm not gonna be surprised by the material.

I also went to my local library and checked out some books - a few about nursing assistant tasks (which includes a lot of the basic nursing skills all nursing programs teach in the first sections of the program), one about drug calculations, and a couple NCLEX review books, just so I can get a basic idea of what is in store. All of this has really helped tone down my nervousness.

acantrell77 · May 18, 2010

Great, I'm glad to hear that I am not the only one that feels this way... I do like to read and will definitely look for that book.

We have to consider we got into nursing school so we must be doing something right!

Thank you, you have made me feel better. :thankya:

~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN · May 19, 2010

Very normal, turns out I am smart enough, at least so far, I have done better in my nursing school classes than I did on my science pre reqs. I have a year still to go, but I felt the same way before I started.

zsbaby · May 19, 2010

Get an NCLEX book, and start going through that. The fundamentals book is a good idea too! I have to say though, NCLEX books helped me the most all through nursing school! Good Luck :)

chiclet81 · May 19, 2010

The Podcasts are a great idea!

What helped me through A&P was recording my own reviews (reading my notes aloud on my iPhone) and then listening to them when I had long drives. I even listened to them when I was falling asleep at night!

That being said, some people manage their stress by over-preparing and "keeping busy," whereas some people get more out of tuning out a bit and relaxing. We have a big semester coming up, and we'll do well to be refreshed. So try to take heart that you *did* get accepted for a reason, and they expect you to do well (and you *can* do well). Enjoy your summer and breathe deep and good luck this fall!