futureRN_'18

So, I finished second semester with a B! I also passed Microbiology and Pharmacology. So excited to be half way done with this Nursing program. Every day is one day closer! The 12 month countdown has officially started :)))))) This goes to show you that every little thing matters in Nursing school. I started this semester struggling and just knowing I was going to fail, but things turned around in the middle of the semester. So, if you are having a hard time right now, DO NOT GIVE UP. Keep working at it, and hopefully, most likely, things will turn around in your favor! You got this! Now, I'm out for the summer. Today is the first day being out of school and I have no idea what to do. I have studied every day for the past 5 months, now that I don't have anything extremely important to do, I am so lost. What do other nursing students do when they are out for the summer? I have 3 whole months to kill lol. Of course I plan on keeping up with my studying, but not having any tests due for 3 months is going to be strange. I am doing an internship this summer, so that's exciting. Will let you know how that goes later. Hope everyone is studying hard and doing their best! Until next time, Future RN '18 :))))))

SO . . . I'm in a better place than I was last month when I was barely functioning. I am one week away from taking my second semester final, and I feel decent about it. I had a heavier load than most this semester. Pretty excited to be out for the summer though. I got into an internship for the summer, so that's exciting. Right now, I'm dealing with excruciating pain coming from my weird ass wisdom teeth, and with finals coming up, I can't really spare a day off. So getting these stupid things out will have to wait a while. I mean seriously, what is the point in wisdom teeth? All they do is make your mouth hurt and cost you hundreds of dollars to get them taken out? Do they even serve a purpose? Has anybody been able to keep their wisdom teeth? Just ignorant. Anyway... My relationship is doing somewhat better. When you're in nursing school, trying to maintain a strong relationship is work in itself, but it is possible. I honestly did not think we were going to make it this far into the program at first, but here we are, halfway done and still at it. If you are in a relationship while doing something as stressful as nursing school, communication is key! You have to talk to them and let them know how it is. When you have 3 classes and 3 tests to study for and a 12 hour clinical and have to work 16 hour shifts on the weekends, you don't really have time to have "date night" like you used to, and that is OKAY! You are trying to better yourself, and achieve your dreams, and if your SO can't understand that, then they weren't meant for you anyway. And it might be a little difficult at first to get them to understand that, but if they want to be in your life, they will understand. This is one of the most difficult times in my life right now, and a lot of things that I would love to do are put on hold, due to studying or due to clinical or due to homework. But having a good support system is what motivates me to keep going. Knowing somebody is there that wants you to succeed is a nice reminder that I can do this. Every day is one step closer to your goal. Keep that in mind. Be safe & study hard. Good luck!

THANK YOU. It's great to hear I'm not the only one!

I'm in 2nd semester of my ADN. Almost at the halfway mark. Thank you for your advice! I appreciate it.

S T R E S S E D I don't know about anyone else, but I am completely stressed the hell out. I have been in such an emotional state lately. I have been crying and upset and so unbelievably hard on myself. I'm still wondering if I'm not really cut out for nursing school, or if it's just the stress I'm putting on myself? I see some of the other girls in my class, and they seem to be doing just fine with all this ****. I, on the other hand, am struggling! I struggle to pass the tests. I struggle to try and stay up to study. I have a lot going on right now, and honestly, nobody understands the amount of stress I have on my shoulders right now, or the toll it is taking on my overall health. I feel like I'm being pulled in 75 different directions. My family is always on my ass, needing me for something. I have 10 different things to do for my classes during the week. Like, this is hard. I have 7 weeks left before this semester is over. Is there anyone out there that gets it??? I hope someone can relate, and maybe throw me some words of encouragement or advice?