nurse2b84

I sat where you are sitting back in January of this year. I know exactly how you feel. At first it is terrifying but there is hope. First, as you progress in the weeks to come you will get the feel of things and learn a way to manage your time effectively. You will also learn that skimming is a great tool! There were times that it was just impossible for me to get all that reading done. Second, please do not sacrifice sleep. You really do need it. Sometimes you gotta put the book down, gather your thoughts, and try again. And sometimes you just need a break! I know it is hard getting into to the swing of nursing school but give yourself time. You are only in the second week and still figuring the whole thing out. Trust me, as time goes on you will figure out a system, and it will all come together. Have some faith, try to relax, and know that others are right where you are, and others have made it past that point. You can do it! And we all cry at least once, so don't feel bad. Best of luck to you in your first semester, and your nursing career and congrats on making it this far. It is an accomplishment! Hang in there!

Exactly! I'm like super excited to be getting in there. And i can't wait to see what it holds for me but at the same time i'm scared!!! It's good to know i'm not alone. So much good advice and support here =D I am feeling better already.

Thanks for the advice. I am just hoping once i get past that first day i will feel more confident. I am sure once i get going it will be okay. And i probably will be up all night the night before clinical researching stuff for my pt. I am actually getting anxious to get in there and just get to it. Good luck to all you too in your careers and education.

I am just starting my second semester of a Bachelor nursing program and am finding myself a little apprehensive about clinical. My last semester of clinical was super easy. Just care of the elderly, things like personal care and vitals and such. We also worked in partners. I did well, got an A in clinical and loved my patients. This semester I will be on the medical surgical rotation. Our first day starts soon and from what i understand we are to just show up and get to work. I feel like I don't know anything and am really nervous and intimidated by the idea of coming and being completely on my own. I know the best way to get into this is to just dive in and do it but i don't know how to get rid of the jitters. I have never worked in a hospital setting, so for me this is the first time being in a hospital and not being a visitor or patient myself. I wish i didn't feel intimidated, and at times it makes me question whether i am doing the right thing. Has anyone else felt this way and if so how did you get past it. I don't want to give up. I really want to do nursing, and want to be good at it. I want to give people the care and comfort they deserve in their time of need. If anyone has a story, a similar experience, or advice I would greatly appreciate it. I feel alone out here!