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I do not have bipolar disorder or at least I haven't been diagnosed as having it.. However, I do have adjustment disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. I have been a nurse for about a year now, but I have only held a job for 3 weeks. I have had around 7 nursing jobs, but the anxiety was so bad that I would quit usually after 1 or 2 days. This is not something new really, but this extreme is very new. Since I was a child I have had separation issues and anxiety attacks, but nothing like this. Before becoming a nurse I was a bookkeeper for my grandfathers restaurant businesses for close to 10 years. I sought help from the nurse practitioner at one of the clinics I was employed at and he started me on Lexapro and Vistaril on a Thursday. He expected me to be ok and back to work Monday.... I was still a mess! I was shaking and twitching and crying. I couldn't eat. I couldn't sleep. So I lost that job.. Since then it's been a vicious cycle of getting jobs and starting them only to end up quitting a day later. I have been thru counseling and was told by the counselor that I don't need counseling that I seem to have it all together because I realize these feelings are irrational and I know I want to work and I need to work. The anxiety seems to be lessening, but it's still keeping me from working. My last attempt at working was Monday and Tuesday of this week. My family doesn't understand why I can't work, and I honestly can't make them understand.. I was just wondering if anyone has been thru this... Any positive help is greatly appreciated!!! :)

I realize that this is an old thread, but I took my nclex pn Thursday Feb 4 2010 and it's Thursday Feb 11 2010 and I still don't know my results. I have a job interview this afternoon and no license number. I am freaking out.. I don't understand why it takes so long to post. It seems simple.... pass or fail! Praying I passed and praying my license number will show up on msbn today!

I started January 7th and I LOVE IT!!! I do have to study almost every night. We had our first major test Tuesday. I like my instructors. Sitting in a classroom Monday through Friday 830-245/3 is new, but I am adjusting. Doing well on tests so far seems to take a mix of knowledge, common sense, and critical thinking. We have been having small practice tests to help us prepare for boards. I really love the program I am in so far. They tell us 2nd and 3rd semesters are a good bit harder and at a faster pace. We have our first skills check off next Tuesday.. Lots going on but I love every minute of it! It really helps that I am not working and I have a great partner and support system! Try to focus on the good and just do your best, that is all you can do! Stay positive..

Hey everybody! I registered for classes yesterday(Mon Jan 5) and my first day is tomorrow(Wed Jan 7). I am super excited and I will report back tomorrow night! Good luck and congrats to everyone!!!

Thanks for the insight! I don't know what to expect other than what others tell me. All I can do is my best.. I won't have to work while going through the program so that should help tremendously!

Yes, I mean Itawamba Community College. Thanks for replying! I believe you are right about locals not being on here.......

Looking to connect with anyone that will be starting the LPN program January 7th 2008...:loveya: