CaffeinatedVulcan

Compassion is the solid foundation of a great nurse. If you have that, you are already well on your way. You seem like an intelligent person with a drive to care, especially for those that are so helpless. Confidence is gained by learning a skill well. You will learn many useful skills on your way and there are many ways to test them and solidify them. At my school, we are given open lab hours to practice skills. Whether it's placing an IV, drawing blood, placing a Foley, managing an NG tube, physical assessments or even talking to patients therapeutically, we are all given room to practice. Relax, take a deep breath and do your best. Finish your prerequisites and start looking for schools, assuming you haven't already. Best of luck. Live long and prosper!

All is not lost, dear! Keep trying. Figure out where you are lacking (specific skills, lab values, pharmacology, physiology, etc.) and strengthen that either by switching up your learning method (if you're visual, there are many amazing videos out there. If you're hands on, there are lots of cool tools out there). Find a study group! Or if you're not quite ready for that, talk to your professor. They are there to help you succeed. No need to give up now. You still have time. Best of luck!