Nursing school does NOT get easier as you progress...

[danedsel]

I realize that this is all subjective and many variables exist, such as the state you live in, the school you attend, etc.; but, I can conclusively say that - through experience - nursing school never got any easier or less challenging from semester to semester.

The general consensus upon asking new grads about what to expect from school was that it got "easier" after the second semester. Although, the curriculum and workload will vary and you may have periods of respite, the demands and stress are pretty consistent throughout.

This post is not meant to be disheartening or discouraging by any means, just a caution to heed and not let your guard down or become too comfortable...

[gere7404, BSN, RN]

Second quarter for the program I applied to is pharmacology and pathophysiology. That doesn't seem like an especially easy combination of classes.