One Week into Nursing school & I'm going nuts already!!!

[waiting2BeANurse]

Hey all

I just started the Nursing program at BC and its tough. There is so much work that needs to be done in such a short period of time. I am startin to feel like I cant do it. I know this is just the first week and I am probably in for more but i just needed to vent as well as some words of encouragement. I know its not impossible but...I feel very overwhelmed!!

[redddy]

If you really want to become a nurse, you have to make nursing school your number one priority, at least that's what I had to do. Nursing school is extremely demanding, thus you have to keep up with the work and never get behind. This requires a substantial amount of time which you must free up from your existing schedule. I had to give up working my first two semesters, and only worked 16-20 hrs as a nurse tech during 3rd & 4th semesters. But with sacrifice and hard work comes reward- I was able to pass the NCLEX on my 1st attempt and now work as an RN at a large teaching hospital. Focus and stay positive. You'll make strong bonds with other students as you all strive to reach the common goal of becoming nurses. Best of luck.