What is your stress relief during nursing school?

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Nursing school is tough. I have had my share of breakdowns, tears, frustration, happines... the whole rollercoaster ride of emotions. But when it comes down to it, how do you relieve all that stress of nursing school.

If your up to it, please share your hints with us all.

My stress reliefs:

1. a month calendar with everything charted on it from assignments, projects to exams, even holiday and breaks =D

2. yoga/exercise

3. hanging out with classmates, friends, family after exams

4. my puppy

i dont do any thinf from what are you donig

because in my country

i cant go out for walk or run

i cant go whit my friends every where we want

their are a strong rules

every thing i do inside my home

My stress reliefs:

1. coffee

2. sleeping for long period

3. watch ER, grays anatomy, strong medicine, and DR house

4. i dont remmber hahahah

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1. Spend time with my 2 year old child. He teaches me the simple joys of life.

2. Spending time with my dog. He also teaches me the simple joys of life.

3. Hot baths with soft music playing.

4. Time by myself in nature. Sitting and listening to the world around me.

5. Knowing that when I graduate I will be giving opportunities to my child that no one gave to me. (Like being able to pay for his college).

6. Knowing that when I graduate I will be able to make a difference in the world, even if it is to just one person.

Above all, keeping a positive attitude about life and my decisions!

exercise!

First of all, I always ask myself "what's the worst that could happen?" If it's something serious, then I make it a priority to work on whatever I need to do. If not, then I schedule a time to get it done.

It seems like when I am stressed about something, I actually do worse on exams, etc. So, I try to structure my life like this:

1. Urgent things that absolutely have to be done this moment (trying not to let things get to that point).

2. Family(Kids and spouse). If and when I finish nursing school, if I don't have them, than what is the point of all this school? I don't ever want them to feel that they are less important to me than school, because they are not!

Just keep it in perspective, and ask yourself when you are stressed "What's the worst that can happen" Is it a less than perfect grade, or a mandatory remediation? Is it going to affect your life and your happiness in the long run? If not, don't waste your time and energy stressing about it!

Specializes in Geriatric/Private Duty.

Great List! You sound like me. Very peaceful. It's that simple things in life that mean alot. Good Luck as you continue in your Journey to become a Nurse! :-)

Specializes in Geriatric/Private Duty.
1. Spend time with my 2 year old child. He teaches me the simple joys of life.

2. Spending time with my dog. He also teaches me the simple joys of life.

3. Hot baths with soft music playing.

4. Time by myself in nature. Sitting and listening to the world around me.

5. Knowing that when I graduate I will be giving opportunities to my child that no one gave to me. (Like being able to pay for his college).

6. Knowing that when I graduate I will be able to make a difference in the world, even if it is to just one person.

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Above all, keeping a positive attitude about life and my decisions!

Great List! You sound like me. Very peaceful. It's that simple things in life that mean alot. Good Luck as you continue in your Journey to become a Nurse! :-)

my 10 cats

venting on the phone to my dad

walking, jogging, aerobics

reading good books not r/t RN

Project Runway

my other job: ice skating instructor

ice cream w peanut butter and frosting (if I am particularly stressed)

Kay

Hate to say it but it is watching TV. I don't get to watch during the week so the night after a big test I let myself watch. It has about killed me with all my fav shows on. :)

Specializes in LTC, subacute CNA.

I go to the gym. Even when I'm pressed for time I make an effort, b/c I feel so much better after.

Also, cooking and cross stitch.

Specializes in ICU,HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, HEALTH ED.

RE Quinze "- My fellow students think I'm crazy, but I'll go to the gym twice a day if I can.

- Sometimes, especially on weekends but also on class days, I like to wake up crazy early and make coffee and watch the sun rise.

- Wine, of the rich, spicy, red variety

- Never underestimate the power of a hot hot shower"

Hear you loud and clear! Those will carry you all the way through a long career! Brown Zin, Elyse Howell Mountain Zin, Honig Stage Coach or Bertolucci vineyard Cab, Steltzer reserve cab, Silver Oak...and add a great slice of chocolate cheesecake and you're really relaxed!

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Specializes in None.
RE Quinze "- My fellow students think I'm crazy, but I'll go to the gym twice a day if I can.

- Sometimes, especially on weekends but also on class days, I like to wake up crazy early and make coffee and watch the sun rise.

- Wine, of the rich, spicy, red variety

- Never underestimate the power of a hot hot shower"

Hear you loud and clear! Those will carry you all the way through a long career! Brown Zin, Elyse Howell Mountain Zin, Honig Stage Coach or Bertolucci vineyard Cab, Steltzer reserve cab, Silver Oak...and add a great slice of chocolate cheesecake and you're really relaxed!

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I just took a HOT! shower and that did the trick:yeah:

eat, sleep and read.

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