i just started an adn program 3 weeks ago and i feel so overwhelmed and i don't know if i have the brains to get through the program. i am curious if others felt this way and how did you overcome it? i did all the prereq's, earned my associate of art degree with high honors, the nursing school i was accepted in had over 200 applicants and only 80 seats; so it was very competitive to get in. i have always wanted to be a nurse; i have done pca, hha, cna work for years and loved it but wanted more. i feel like i am over my head and fear for the rest of the program.
i am asking if others felt this way and how you dealt with it. all i do is study, read, and practice skills and i am just passing.
I'm starting my 4th week of nursing school. Our instructor told us that around this time, everyone feels like they're drowning. Not really a surprise considering our instructors don't do any instructing at all. For class material, it is up to us to read the textbook. For lab, it is up to us to watch a dvd of the procedure. I could have done this on my own, without paying any tuition!
I did pass my first text with an 86. Lots of people failed it. I am only taking 2 nursing courses and one really easy online course and that is a full load. I couldn't imagine having to take micro, chemistry, A&P and all the other classes along with this!
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HCollier
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Youll get through it! Just breathe!