As I read the forums here, I am starting to be overcome by more and more self-doubt. I wonder if I can manage working and going to nursing school at the same time. I also wonder if I'm even smart enough.
I currently have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a MBA in HR. I know those have nothing to do with nursing, but will having higher degrees help me get through nursing school.
I saw someone say you can do good in nursing school if you are good at math and anal retentive! LOL Well to do what I do (college instructor in accounting) that's pretty much a given.
I would like to hear what others think and also, how do you deal with the self-doubt about whether or not you are good enough?
I have made it into the program, it's whether or not I'll be successful that I worry about. I don't know what the program will be like, only that getting in is super competitive.
I sometimes wonder if I'm putting more pressure on myself that need be. We are only going to take one class at a time (until the semester we do Pharmacology), so hopefully that helps take some of the pressure off.
Personally, I don't believe in being "smart enough". Unless its smart enough to study and work hard. If you put in the time, I believe you will get positive results. For most folks, studying the sciences, especially when you come from a non science background, just takes putting in time and effort to really learn the material. Its not a matter of one person being smarter than the other.
As far as working, you can probably work through pre-reqs, just need excellent time management. But once you get to nursing school, its usually not recommended. Most nursing programs are full time day, then you've got clinicals so its really hard to work a full time job and go to nursing school full time. I'd start planning for an alternative as far as income while you are in nursing school. I'm sure some people manage to do it, but its not encouraged.
I have to work. There is no alternative unless I want my family out on the street. My nursing program, classes are done by 11:00am and on clinical days I won't have to work. Thankfully, my work schedule can work around my nursing school.
I understand, do what you must for your family. Wow, out by 11 huh! Lucky you. My school goes all day and clinicals start as early as 6:00 am some days.
Oh I didn't realize you are already accepted. Thats awesome! Congratulations on getting through the hard part. Now on to nursing school..you are so normal for having these fears. Nothing anyone on this site can sooth your concern. I mean, we are going into the "unknown". I am scared to death! But we will make it through school and then we will be scared about our NCLEX. its always something. but thats how life is. I hate the feeling I have in my gut. I mean, I am such a nervous wreck about succeeding that I got my letter last weds. and at work today everyone kept asking if I am loosing weight. I guess, I am not able to eat b/c I am worried I wont make it through too. I just hold on to my faith and after everything I have been through I really don't think GOD would let that happen to me. I know that we as humans can only handle soo much. But this is doable. and if others can do it, WE can do it! When we start me and you should keep in touch and be an encouragement for one another. there will be many nights, I am sure, that I will cry myself to sleep with worry. but I wont quit until I am an RN!
but thats how life is. I hate the feeling I have in my gut. I mean, I am such a nervous wreck about succeeding that I got my letter last weds. and at work today everyone kept asking if I am loosing weight. I guess, I am not able to eat b/c I am worried I wont make it through too. I just hold on to my faith and after everything I have been through I really don't think GOD would let that happen to me. I know that we as humans can only handle soo much. But this is doable. and if others can do it, WE can do it! When we start me and you should keep in touch and be an encouragement for one another. there will be many nights, I am sure, that I will cry myself to sleep with worry. but I wont quit until I am an RN!
mamacashew
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I have made it into the program, it's whether or not I'll be successful that I worry about. I don't know what the program will be like, only that getting in is super competitive.
I sometimes wonder if I'm putting more pressure on myself that need be. We are only going to take one class at a time (until the semester we do Pharmacology), so hopefully that helps take some of the pressure off.