am i really ready for NS

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I just got accepted in the nursing program that i applied to, but I am getting really nervous after reading all of the posts on the site. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

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i have been taking pre-reqs for 3 years. i have been accepted and will start in the fall 09. i know exactly how you feel. excited, scared to death, unconfident, feeling like i know nothing, all of that and more. can i do it? will i make it? yippes.

i am with ya!!:yeah:

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I felt the same way before I started. You will learn a lot, and if you put in the time then there's no reason you shouldn't do well. It will fly by---I can't believe I'm 3 wks away from finishing the first year! Good luck and congrats!

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I amin my 3rd 8 week class and i still feel that way!! You will be fine.

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Getting into nursing school is a very scary process. Mostly for me because it is such a huge investment (time and money). I haven't had a single problem with any of my 38 credits thus far so I try not to worry too much. However, I can't imagine having something go terribly wrong and have all my dreams, and plans crushed. I would be letting down not only myself but my husband who has supported me the entire way, and have the added pressure of coming up with a new plan. NOT something I like to think about. I left active duty Air Force to do this, so I pray it all goes smoothly.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
i have been taking pre-reqs for 3 years. i have been accepted and will start in the fall 09. i know exactly how you feel. excited, scared to death, unconfident, feeling like i know nothing, all of that and more. can i do it? will i make it? yippes.

i am with ya!!:yeah:

me too! excited, scared and wondering if i can really do this. my husband just says, "can't never could."

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

I don't think you would be a normal person if you didn't feel nervous. I know my acceptance was bitter sweet. After waiting for 3 years it was so sureal and I was so excited, but than I kept thinking, Am I smart enough? Do I have what it takes? What if I fail and all this work is down the toilet? What if that and what if that. I finally had to take a deep breath and take a step back.

I looked at the first semester schedule and looked at what classes I think would be the hardest for me. Than I bought books on them that are supposed to help and stuff and want to familiarize myself with them this summer so it won't be so overwhelming when school starts. Anyway, it's perfectly normal to feel the way you are feeling. You got in, that right their is a milestone in itself. Don't ruin it with negativity and self doubt.

You'll be good!!

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