Coco1980

So, my class just started urinary system disorders... My head is spinning. My instructor goes really fast, and even though I KNOW how normal kidney's function, I'm having some trouble UNDERSTANDING how they work... as far as blood pressure regulation, RAA mechanism, GFR, ADH. I've read and re-read the A&P chapter on normal kidney function and have gone back and forth from disorders to normal function in an attempt to understand the basic concepts. I'm overwhelmed. The urinary system is not my favorite system, but I do understand that the kidney's affect all the other major organs in the body. Anyone know of any other resources that can help me to break it down a little better. This is one subject that every class before has said, if you don't get this, you're in trouble. Study hard. But it's so overwhelming. How do you keep it straight? I haven't come this far in my program (I graduate in 5 more months) to fail out now. If anyone out there understands the urinary system, hit me up. I sure could use some help. Websites, books, whatever you've got... Thanks y'all!:redpinkhe

Also agreed. I have a friend I'm in school with who complained about an instructor in the very beginning. :smackingf Now she is consistantly tested by all the instructors we go to clinicals with. She's very smart and has a lot going for her. I see a lot of things I don't agree with at times... the best thing to do is grit your teeth and keep your mouth shut.... If you wanna sit for boards that is. Vent at home, vent with non-nursing-school friends... and whatever you do... DON'T VENT TO NURSING SCHOOL FRIENDS... you'd be surprised how quickly it'll come back to haunt you. I'm nice to my "friends" at school, but there are only 2 that I really trust and care about. I talk to everyone, but I don't vent at school. I come home and I vent at my boyfriend, and my mom, and my cousins, but never at school. Do what you will, but this is my

I agree. Keep doing what you're doing. You will find as you go through your program that about half of the students you start with, you will not graduate with. But, to help you deal... I know it sounds crazy... but mabye offer to study together. Kill 'em with kindness... that's what my grandmother used to say. Helping is what nursing is about, right? Helping and teaching. I don't know... there's a good possibilty that it might backfire too. But, with that in mind, know that there will be times when you're trying to teach a patient about... oh, I don't know, diabetes or something... The patient gets so overwhelmed with the information (much like your classmate, who is probably feeling alone and overwhelmed by all the information) that he or she lashes out at you. Just a thought. Think about it before you approach her though. Try to do it in the most sincere and non-judgemental way you can. Think thereapeutic communication. Good luck! :hug:

I too, understand how you feel. I am in the second-to-last quarter before graduation. I too, am tired, and feel unmotivated to study. And lemme tell you something.... I'm new to this website, and it is a GREAT relief to see that I am not the only one out there feeling like this. I'll tell you what I've had to do to get re-motivated.... I began nursing school because I've always wanted to be a nurse. I failed out of one program a couple years ago. My, now ex-husband, always made me feel like I never would make it. So, I set out again to give it another shot. This time, I'm not doing it for anyone, except for myself; ok, and maybe my daughter too, but mostly for myself. I love nursing. I know this is my calling. I have a picture on the cover of my book of me and my daughter. When I'm studying and I get like, "Ugh. This sucks, I can't study anymore!" I close the book, and on the cover, I see myself and my daughter. We have plans, you see... We want to have the best life the two of us could ever dream of having. And I intend to get it. SO I walk away from my studies, and I go outside. I take a few deep breaths, and imagine what my life could be like when I finish...in 6 months, and what it would have been like if I'd listened to my ex-husband and continued to be oppressed. I like option A. Study for 30-40 minutes, and take a short break. Alternate. WHen you get overwhelmed.... breathe. Just take a moment and imagine your life and how it could be. What do you want for yourself? Don't do nursing school for anyone else... Do it for YOU. You may find too, that if you review just before you go to bed... take ten minuts and just read through your notes and stuff really quickly.... you'll retain more. Studies show that if you study the things you struggle with the most just before you go to bed, you are more likely to remember them. And most importantly... get into a routine. Set aside a time and a place for study... AND STICK TO IT. And whenever you feel like you just can't go on anymore... vent. And then go back. We all get overwhelmed. Nursing school is one of the hardest things we will each ever do in our lives. And it figures that when you're trying to do something with your life, that's when everything in your life falls apart.:smackingf I know it did and continues to do so for me. Be determined. We have it in us to do this. Your will is not lost, just misplaced. Find a friend, too, to study with. For me, it doesn't work, because I'm just too social, and end up talking about other stuff instead of studying. But I do have a good friend in school with me that is really good about keeping focused. We don't study together all the time, but sometimes we do. You may find that helpful as well. I would recommend, though, if you get in a study group, be careful. A lot of study groups I've been a part of end up being an hour of chit-chat. I recommend a small group, with no more than 4 people. I hope this helps you, and I hope also that you are encouraged to keep going. We're all here with you! We got this! Keep going!!!!!!!