Rise&Soaring

Please don't give up. If you are thinking about suicide, please seek help. There are anonymous hotlines that you can call that will help you. I'm in nursing school and I struggled with anxiety and self confidence as well. I came into nursing not knowing anything and while I did well on tests, I struggled with skills. I was always fearful and in clinical I stumbled a lot. I made mistakes, stupid ones etc. in front of my peers who liked to harp on my mistakes. I felt bad too. I thought I was dumb but what helped me is this: 1. Everyone makes mistakes (even the people that make things look effortless) 2. Practice makes perfect. (the more I practiced my skills, the better I became and my anxiety lessened) 3. It's ok to be afraid but make your fear work for you instead of against you. 4. Take it one day at a time. (Right now, focus on doing the best you can do at this moment in nursing school. Instead of what might happen in the future.) 5. MEDITATE ON GOOD OUTCOMES. (Today is going to be a good day, I am going to try my best and improve) Right now, in my last semester, my anxiety is a lot less than it was when I started. You will get there too. Just believe that everything will work out. You are stronger than you think.

I agree with the above posters, enjoy your summer and have fun. Once first semester starts, you'll be pretty busy. However, in order to learn med-math I would learn conversions then practice questions like the ones you find on mightynurse.com, dosagehelp.com. Also, take the time to develop a healthy way to cope with stress. Like exercise, healthy eating, volunteering or whatever works for you.