PhoenixSP

I think you are focusing on the wrong thing. The mannequin. The fact that you cannot view the mannequin as a real patient is not the source of your anxiety. The source of your anxiety is feeling as though you are acting on stage because you have to "...

Six weeks really is not enough time. I am in an accelerated program as well. But at least we get about 8 weeks, roughly. I recommend breaking your learning into systems (i.e. Cardio, Resp., etc). Figure out the major diseases in those systems and wat...

Marijuana is not federally legal. Therefore, even though you can legally smoke it at home in some states, it says nothing of employment. Labor laws are federally mandated. So, just don't smoke if you want to be a nurse unless the laws change. Even if...

"I am sure it will be okay" is something we are taught NOT to say in nursing school as it gives false reassurance and considered non-therapeutic lol I do understand the sentiment of such a statement but you just can't be sure anyone will be okay. Wha...

I can definitely understand where you are coming from. You are not alone. But neither are the students who do find it very challenging. As another said, it really just depends on the individual. We all have our various strengths. For me, my strength ...