had it with nursing school already!

boofmd · Oct 12, 2006

I just graduated from school in May so I still have very clear visions of what nursing school was. It WAS NOT FUN!!!! But if it's something that you love and enjoy doing, then it is definitely worth sticking it out. My school was pretty much the same- absolutely no communication between instructors, lots of busy work and team projects due at the same time of every test and Final exams and there was always those people who thought they were better than everyone else. As long as you keep focused and keep truckin along, it is definitely worth the wait.

There were days when I just didn't wanna go back and was ready to give up. I found a certain few people that we were very supportive of each other and we vented, studied and became very good friends.

If you want it, go for it. Nobody understands better though than the friends you meet in school. Find a support circle of friends and give it your all. It's by no means fun or stress-free. Just stay away from the cliques. Don't get involved in that because it is definitely not worth the time or energy to deal with all the drama. There are many different people out there so going to school with this situation is enlightening and it shows you what you don't want to be professionaly.

Kinky Slinky RN · Oct 12, 2006

Hey SunDvl... sounds like you go to my school? :lol2: I am currently in the last semester of nursing school, and I can't wait to get out... You know what I've learned?? It's ok to have a break down every week if need be lol or at least ONCE a semester is NORMAL

Another way to survive to is to find at least ONE person that you can click with and trust... The first thing our teacher told us first semester was "Look around at the people in here... Don't upset them... You'll need them later." And, you know... that's kinda true... You will rely on the other people in your class more than you can imagine... So I'd find someone I click with, and hang on to them!!! It definitely helps to have someone you can trust and can confide in... Because NO ONE knows what your going through in nursing school, EXCEPT your classmates!!

Sure, people are consistently trying to one up the other in nursing school, but I think that's because we all want to be the best at what we do, and we can't really except failure, which is generally why we go into nursing.

Another thing I started doing religiously now... is get a facial at least once a month... There's a business around here that does facials for $39, and TOTALLY worth every penny!! I recommend it =) There's also another business that does FULL BODY MASSAGES for $39/HOUR... So look up businesses around you to pamper yourself =) You need to have YOU time. I know it's hard with studying, working, clinicals, going to class because by the time your done with your REQUIRED TO DO LIST.. You really don't want to do much else.. But, pampering yourself is a must!! How can you take care of someone else if you can't take care of yourself?!

I also have a countdown to the VERY last day of the semester.. I currently have 65 days until HESI/graduation... For me it works... some other people go by weeks, so when you have finished one day/week, it makes you feel like you have accomplished something, and you're THAT much closer to the end =)

And the last thing... Remember to BREATHE!!!!! You will survive... If you have the determination and motivation to succeed... YOU WILL!!!!!

Oh yeah, and also remember... you have the support of EVERYONE on allnurses... I'm sure everyone on these forums are more than willing to support you, encourage you, answer questions, give advice, etc... We've all been in your place =) Take advantage of having several RNs and fellow nursing students at your fingertips... GOOD LUCK!!!! Email me if you need help =)

06rncawastate · Nov 7, 2006

I just graduated from nursing school last June-I can tell you it was a HUGE relief to be done!It was defintely one of the hardest things i had to doThere will always be people who try to outdo others, try to show they are the best but just try to ignore them .You are there for You, do the best you can, be honest, learn all that you can and figure out how to do it all and not get too stressed. One of the theories we came up with at our class sinc we went through so much and so many changes, was that they are testing us. nurses go through so much on a daily basis ,so much stressful situations that school is kind of a starting point in beign able to deal with it.

Just remember to take each day at a time, it will be worth it in the end but in the meantime remember to take care of yourself too.