Start school tomorrow and little depressed.

[rholman]

This is probably going to sound stupid but I have been so excited to start school, first class starts tomorrow but now I am feeling a little depressed about it. I think maybe because I have such a long road ahead of me and I am a little worried how I am going to do after such a long time out of school.

It's going to be a challenge and I am afraid. I have no one at home to support me. I am a single mom and I know it's going to be tough and tiring. I am in my forties and I don't have the energy like I used too.

I am trying to tell myself to just focus on here and now and the feelings will pass. Can anyone relate:bluecry1:

[misswhitney]

I totally can. I am a semi-single mom and I am not even 20 yet. But I am so stressed and not wanting to do anything even though there is so much to do. Do not worry about it, you are not the only one. I just think, in 16 months I will *hopefully* be a nurse and this is what I have been working for. Are you just starting out with your pre-reqs?

[nursegreen]

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! I just graduated on May 3rd from nursing school. I am a single mom myself, and though it was very challenging more so than not...I still did it and so can you. Nursing school will be very challenging and even feel impossible at times. You will not be the only single mother in the program (at least I wasn't), and you will form some very close bonds with your fellow classmates because they are the only ones that can understand what you will be going through. Study when you are at your best and most alert. Whatever works for you stick with it and get organized. That made things a little easier on me. If I had the opportunity to read a head and do my terms I did. Good luck to you! I wish you the very best and remember stay positive...it will all be worth it and it goes by fast.

[rholman]

Yes, I am just starting my pre-reqs and I probably have 4 years before I am a RN. When I look at the whole picture it's discouraging.

I am sure I will feel better in the morning and after my first day of school.

Thank you for your reply.

[hikernurse]

Yes, I am just starting my pre-reqs and I probably have 4 years before I am a RN. When I look at the whole picture it's discouraging.

I am sure I will feel better in the morning and after my first day of school.

Thank you for your reply.

You will get there :). Don't look at the big picture, all you have to do is get through one semester (month, week, day, hour--whatever you can handle ) at a time.

I took one pre-req at a time and when I tried to make out a long term plan, got so discouraged I decided not to ever do that again .

I'm now working at my dream job and am starting my RN-BSN in the fall. It's definitely not easy, but worthwhile at the end. Most of my classmates at the CC were non-traditional students; I made a lot of lifelong friends and I'm really glad I did it. All you have to do is take it one small step at a time and you'll be surprised at where you end up. Have fun!!!

[rholman]

Good Morning All,

Thank you for the encouragement. I am feeling much better this morning.

I guess I was feeling a lot of anxiety yesterday, but I went home and kicked the cat and bit the dog and I feel better!. ( Just Kidding)

Seriously, I really appreciate everyone's replies and wish you all the best!

[Galore]

Glad you're feeling better! Getting started is often the hardest part. I found once I was in my program that the time just flew by because school will keep you so busy. It feels like I just started but I'll be taking the NCLEX in a few months and already have a job. You will get there too!

[Esther2007]

Just take one day at a time. Before you know it, you will be an RN. I remember starting taking pre-reqs in 2004 and now I just completed my 4th semester of nursing school. I have two more to go before I graduate in 2009. It has been a long and tiring road, but I refuse to give up. I have learned, success is never final. I am determine to become an RN. Good luck to you.

[rholman]

Just take one day at a time. Before you know it, you will be an RN. I remember starting taking pre-reqs in 2004 and now I just completed my 4th semester of nursing school. I have two more to go before I graduate in 2009. It has been a long and tiring road, but I refuse to give up. I have learned, success is never final. I am determine to become an RN. Good luck to you.

Thanks for your encouraging words. Good Luck to you as well.

[rholman]

Yesterday was my first day and it was good. The anxiety has passed and I am glad that the process is in motion. I will try to remember everyone's comments and words of encouragements when I feel overwhelmed and tired.