Why do you say that Nursing School is hard?

[NurseFirst]

For me, the academic part is not hard, but I have a degree in Microbiology and academics have generally always come easily for me (also, I enjoy learning and studying...).

However, one of our nursing instructors is more like a boot camp DI. And my 2nd term clinical at first was pretty scary (but, I believe that is more due to lack of support, for a variety of reasons.)

So, what have you all found that was hard about Nursing School?

Thanks,

NurseFirst

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Hi Tweety,

I love your "proverb" at the bottom of your post. So thought provoking! :)

WOOT! :)

[Dublin37]

I don't think it's "hard" at all. In fact, I think it's easier than some of the prereqs like Microbiology and Biochemistry.

Dang, that is sooooooooo nice to hear! I'm really good at hands on and inter-personal comm. but man oh man those classes kicked my booty!! :chuckle

[Paleobug]

I also think that nursing school is like a 60 hour or more a week job. There is so many chapters to read, lectures, labs and the wonderful performance you must demonstrate during clinical hours. Also there is the mock NCLEX questions that appear on lecture exams to test your riddle thinking (critical thinking).