Wow - nursing school. A relatively short time in your life but a time that many of us remember with sweaty palms, no sleep and extra stress. As we learn all things nursing, we have to accept that the added stress is a given. However, there are ways to cope. What is your "go to" for stress relief?
SeattleJess 843 Posts Specializes in None yet.. Sep 24, 2014 Well, now that I'm a hardened veteran with TWO days of nursing school behind me, I have to say that reading posts on AllNurses is getting me through.One day at a time. More coping skills will undoubtedly be found.
JoseQuinones 281 Posts Has 5 years experience. Sep 25, 2014 As a second-year BSN student wrestling with EKG and arrythmia questions, I can appreciate this.
May110 8 Posts Sep 25, 2014 Once you get a method I have noticed, you stop feeling like that. I however don't sooo I agree, I would totally watch a reality show about nursing students, or be in it. :)
scaredsilly, BSN, RN 1 Article; 1,161 Posts Sep 25, 2014 When I was in school, I had the misfortune of having classes spaced WAY to far apart. I would have an 0800 class that ended at 1000, and then not need to be in class until 1300. I did not live on campus, I lived a 30 minute drive away, so going home was not an option. I was a poor student-so retail therapy was not an option either. I spent a lot of that time in the library studying for the always looming next test, but that made me need to unwind even more, so I found myself in the gym a lot. I discovered it was a great way to de-stress, and it was a lot healthier than a chocolate alternative!
chiandre 237 Posts Specializes in EDUCATION;HOMECARE;MATERNAL-CHILD; PSYCH. Has 25 years experience. Sep 25, 2014 My stress reliever is "hanging out" with my friends once a week, and having hilarious talks and laughter over anything and everything. Sometimes it is just talk, going for a walk, going window shopping or meeting for lunch/dinner/brunch. The meeting usually ends when somebody has to leave to go to work or to get ready for work the next day. No alcohol allowed!!
SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP 3,152 Posts Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine. Has 8 years experience. Sep 29, 2014 My stress reliever is to make sure I schedule some "me" time once in a while so I don't get burned out.
