hi sckooshy! im a fresh board passer of june 2007 and now on my 1st job as a nurse..still on my 1st month..i never planned to take nursing before because im better with math but i still made it through oltho my grades were not impressive..and now that im working in the real field of nursing..it is scarier from the "school days" where clinical instructors were still on my side..my tip is for you to conquer your fears..as early as now, volunteer to do procedures during area duties..experience is the best teacher..keep in my mind you have your CI on your side..study hard and have faith