Where has the excitement gone??

ashulee89 · Aug 17, 2011

I think its completely normal how you are feeling. I started an online ADN program at my CC in January 2011. At the end of this month I SHOULD be starting level 2 but instead i'll have to wait until January 2012 because of some changes that have been made. In the middle of our semester, they randomly gave us more modules and told us to finish them in order to go to clinicals in June. If we didn't finish them we have to wait until October for Level 1 clinicals. I was already doing 2 modules a week. All while working a FULL time job. So now with the additional modules I'd have to do 3 or 4 a week. It wasn't possible for me. So now I have to watch my fellow classmates start level 2 this August while I wont even be in level 1 clinicals until October. It sucks.

But if theres one thing I've learned through all of this is that nothing good can come from beating yourself up over the fact that you have to watch your friends go ahead. It will only stress you out, and maybe even convince you to give up. I believe things happen for a reason. This is an obstacle that you will get through, just keep your eye on the prize. You are a freaking nursing student. Keep in mind that not everyone can put up with the stress that comes with that, let alone even make it into the program. From now on, try to think positive thoughts about yourself. This semester will be different. Try to redirect all of that nervousness into productiveness. Work out. Find fun ways to learn about the material and ways to make it stick.

I know you'll do great. Just stay positive. I'll keep you in my prayers :)

studentnursepupmom · Aug 17, 2011

You'll get your groove back; it sounds like you've put in so much work and are disappointed in yourself - but think instead of what you've already accomplished, which is more than so so many people. :) Everyone on here is rooting for you!!