Waiting to hear if I'm in. Can't think of anything else. (A rant, I guess)

[ElizaW]

I got my LPN diploma last August. In September I started the pre-reqs for the local community college's advanced standing, LPN - RN program. I finished the pre-reqs with a 4.0, and applied to the program in June. The application period closed on June 30. I am going out of my mind and will continue to do so until I hear something.

Transition class starts in 64 days. If accepted I will have to get all my security checks, health exam, blood and urine tests, and any other requirements completed before the start of class. I will have to get books and uniforms. I will have to let my job know that I won't be able to work the same schedule anymore. I have so many ducks to get in a row, and every day that passes gives me one less day to do all of it.

How do I keep my mind off of all of this? How do I keep myself from hanging in the window, waiting for the mail carrier, and flying down to the box every day, praying for a thick envelope? No, Ativan is not an option. I might have a drug test to pass before September. Drinking myself into a coma is not an option; as I am pretty much a teatotaller. Spending the next month at the beach is not an option; as I have to work. I just want to stop thinking about this. I want to know what the next 6 months will look like. Argh!

[somedaypeds]

I remember feeling this way when I was waiting for acceptance. One technique I use when I get anxious is simply to tell myself I am not going to think about that right now. Then I try to focus on what I am doing or I use imagery. This can be whatever makes you peaceful. Like picturing you on vacation with all of the details. I hope this helps.