wismommy

I'm a 42 mother of 2 young daughters, back in school since 1988 (y'all can quit laughing!!!) I did my pre req's and maintained a 3.9 GPA (fist pump!) and now am in my first semester of nursing school. I felt pretty confident in my abilities heading into the semester. I am adjusting to hectic schedules between my school/ kids school/sporting events/meetings and everyday life. Or so I thought. Skills tests have become the bane of my existence!!!! We practice during lab (very limited as it seems like everyone is in a hurry!) and I practice at home. Well, I passed first VS skill, but then failed the next two (PPE & Lung/thorax). Had to remediate and passed, then passed MAR (med admin) with no problem. I enjoy clinicals and hoping to go on to earn a NP degree. But with two stupid mistakes, these failures are shaking my confidence! Yes, I am a bit of a perfectionist and set high goals for myself, but I m worried about how my instructors view me now after this. I get nervous during skills exams (fear of failure) and need some advice!

15 books ($1070,) scrubs ($100,) stethoscope kit ($119,) software ($140,) tuition ($4000) immunizations ($300)-ONE semester!! Good Lord!!!