foxy_cass21

I can tell you from experience to not give up. I started nursing school and was told by administration i would never make it because I was going through a divorce and had two children and worked. So I made it through my divorce,got a new boyfriend who i've been with for most of my nursing school and then got pregnant last semester. I just had my baby December 23rd and I'm in my last semester of nursing school. It's tough as hell,but I will make it. I have to. Not only for myself but for my children. I cried when i got the pregnancy test results. I didn't know how I was going to make it...I just knew I was going to. So don't give up. You can do it! And i would't trade her for anything. Having a child...well I can't even explain it to you. you'll know when you see your baby for the first time and if you need anything feel free to talk to me. you can find me on myspace or yahoo messenger as foxy_cass21.

Well,I have a five year old and a three year old and I am in my fourth semester of nursing so it is possible...oh and I got pregnant and had my newest baby three weeks ago,so let me tell you,if I can do it,anyone can! Just calm down. It is a lot, and it is hard. I won't sugarcoat it for you. It takes you wanting this. you have to make time to study,if you don't you will fall behind and you will get overwhelmed. Try not to start out so stressed because it's about to get much much worse. Nursing school is hell,but it is worth it in the end. I will hopefully graduate in may and I love what I do so far. Hang in there!

i have to agree with the post that asked why your nursing program has you there with no skill check offs. That's just amazing to me. Labor and delivery was my favorite clinical rotation so far. We've been checked off on all skills so inserting foleys, starting ivs, reading the monitors, charting, teaching...all that stuff we did. There are things you can do with no skill check offs though,but do remember, these are well patients. It's not like being on a med surge floor. You do not stay in their rooms. You get in, do your assessments, and get out. Do remember the role of the nursing is that of a caring one. Some of these women are scared,maybe it's their first child,maybe they have no idea what to expect or what to do. Do your research on how to teach these patients relaxation techniques. Ask the patients if there is anything you can do for them. Ask if they have any questions. Maybe there is something they don't understand that you can better explain. Pay attention to their body language. you can figure out what you need to do by just watching them.Learn from the doctors. Ours were great about quizzing us and asking us questions...try to relate to the patient. I realize it's easier when you have children yourself,but try to put yourself in their shoes to understand what they may be going through. It will help you do the right things.