Charsofman

Hi everyone! I have been visiting this site periodically for the past few years but find myself coming back more frequently now that I am an RN. I got my BSN in May of 2012 and started my first job in January 2013 on a IMC at a level 1 trauma center. I have certainly had my share of ups and downs, along with overwhelming anxiety and lack of motivation. I am constantly reminded that the first year is always the most difficult and to stick with it. However, I cannot help but feel like there is a huge learning curve between myself and my colleagues. I struggled with Pathophys and Pharm in college and ever since, I have felt very self-conscious about what I know. More often than not, I find myself over-analyzing where I went wrong with studying and how I could have done better. Somehow, even though I tried my best, it still didn't seem to be enough and I am afraid it is catching up with me. Does anyone have advice on reviewing pathophys and pharmacology? I just feel like I have forgotten so much, including Microbiology and A&P that I don't even know where to start. I want to improve my knowledge base and retain the information because more than anything, I feel like I am misleading people to believe I understand more than I do. Does anyone else feel that way? Thank you for whatever advice or tips you have, if anything, I think I just need some reassurance that I am not the only one who has felt this way!

Hi everyone! This is my first post on this forum but have visited periodically throughout my nursing studies. I received my BSN back in May and RN license in September. I started working at a university hospital in Maryland back in January and I am steadily gaining confidence. I was an average student and started my program very strong and determined. However, after my sophomore year and being overwhelmed with patho/pharm, I started to slip. I made it through but since starting work, I feel very insecure about my knowledge of patho/pharm as well as A&P and micro. Do any of you have suggestions for reteaching myself the content? I have all my school books but there is so much content that I become overwhelmed and talk myself out of reviewing. I also have an anatomy coloring book, which has been pretty helpful. I have looked into the Nursing Made Incredibly Easy books and while I enjoy reading, I learn best visually. Thank you for your time and any feedback is appreciated. Not sure how possible it is to start all over again but hopefully there is a way!