Nerves setting in

[loriinmd]

I start back on the 29th and admit I'm getting a little nervous. Well...a LOT nervous. LOL It's not like I've been out of school for a long time. It's only been a year or so since I finished my paralegal certification. And I'm a good student. Got a 4.0 for paralegal. Have my B.S. in Biology. Have some graduate classes under my belt. Heck, even taught biology and physical science. I'm re-taking classes that I aced years ago. So what is it? I don't feel my age (58) and I'm fairly bursting with energy. So it's not that.

I think it's because so much hinges on this. I feel like this is my last hurrah...my last chance...to be in medicine, which I have wanted to do since I was in 5th grade. I know I need to ace these classes again in order to get accepted to nursing school. There's no room for error. And if I don't make it, I won't wait another year and apply again. Those singers on American Idol who are at the top of the age bracket and can't come back again next year?? I'm them. If it doesn't happen now, it doesn't happen. I will spend the rest of my 15 or so years of employment doing the same thing I've done for the last 25+ years. That's not terrible. But it is monumentally depressing. LOL

So I'm just venting, trying to get a handle on my nerves and buck myself up. Uh...I don't think I did it. :) Yet. Arrrghhh.

[x_factor]

Deep breath! :)

My nerves are starting to get the best of me.... this is my last semester of pre-reqs, I'm finishing up my application packet for my program, and my nerves are SHOT.

I have a 4.0 GPA but this semester is my heaviest load, a lot of sciences and maths. My brain is all over the place. What if I fail a class? What if I apply and don't get accepted? What if I get accepted but fail a nursing class? What if I graduate but then I fail the NCLEX? What if I pass the NCLEX, get a job, and then this or that happens with my license??

Yes, my brain works that way. So, what I am FORCING myself to do, and it would be good for you as well, is to take one day at a time. Focus on one thing, and don't stress yourself out. Stressing won't help, it'll just rattle your nerves and make you feel worse. Go into it feeling confident that you CAN do this, and that you'll do what it takes to make it happen. And then, just take one day at a time. :)

What classes do you have scheduled for this semester? If nothing else, just know you're not alone!

[loriinmd]

Thanks, x-factor!!! I'm trying very hard to be positive. Doing a lot of Louise Hays affirmations. LOL If you don't know her, she's very inspirational.

I am an organizer and organizing things (making sure the house is spit-shined before classes, making meals ahead and freezing them, creating a good work/school/life schedule) makes me feel more in control.

My classes this semester are Micro, A&P 1 and Human Growth & Devel. And yes, I work full-time. No, there's no one at home but me so at least I don't have to contend with that. And Micro and A&P are re-takes for me since my credits are so old. I'm hoping that will be in my favor.

This weekend is all about cleaning/organizing the house, some meal prep and advance study. It's an elephant so I'll take it one bite at a time.

[zoe92]

Don't feel nervous! I know it's easier said and done, but like you said you haven't been out of school for long and obviously are a good student. Once you start school, you won't have time to worry because you will be so busy. I wish the best to you!!

[x_factor]

We have the same classes! I'm taking those 3 classes (A&P 1, Micro, and Developmental Psych) with 3 other classes. I'm not working this semester though, if I did, I definitely wouldn't take a load this big. And like you, I took A&P and Micro before and passed both. I just transferred from another school and my science credits didn't transfer, so I'm re-taking those two classes.

Chin up, we're going to rock this semester! :)

[SaraMC]

With your background, I'm sure you will do just fine. You already have the determination(which is KEY!) and a lot of people who are just going into the medical field because it "pays well" without any desire to actually do the work that kind of field entails, is going to find it much more difficult. I have had so much self doubt recently and like someone else already said, I worry about failing this class or this exam or not making all A's in all my classes because I'm overwhelmed with school work an my job( I work FT and attend school FT), or getting in and not being able to keep up. Soooo many things can go wrong. But you know what? They probably will never happen. And you will worry for nothing and BECAUSE you are determined to do this you will and nothing can stop you.

Sorry Kind of a pep talk to myself there lol!