Now that I’m in my second month of Nursing School I have a better idea of how things are going and what to expect of myself. And Honestly… I’m a little worried. I like to keep positive on my blog b/c who wants to read about a lot of complaining? Also, I try to talk myself into being positive by writing positively, however I also want this to be an accurate representation of what’s going on, so here it is. Nursing School is fun and interesting….but I’m not very good at it, which makes it a little less fun.
I knew that it was going to be hard and I was prepared to spend virtually all my free time studying, but I wasn’t prepared for doing so and still struggling to pass my classes. I have had to come to the startling reality that I may not be capable of realistically passing my classes. My main problem is still concentration. I have so much trouble focusing that I need to take a lot of breaks and I’m just not accomplishing enough or retaining enough. I’m still in the advice gathering phase right now, so I don’t know what the future will hold, but I’m going to keep trying my hardest and keeping a close eye on my grades. I’ll reevaluate in a few weeks. I’ve had some time to process all this and I’m feeling a lot better about things. I can only do what I can do. And instead of wondering what that will be I’m going to jump back into studying 
Posted by Liz on March 3, 2011 at 10:46 am
“I knew that it was going to be hard and I was prepared to spend virtually all my free time studying, but I wasn’t prepared for doing so and still struggling to pass my classes.”
This has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with nursing school! Sean used to put in 15-20 hours of studying per test, and would still barely pass (pass was a 70). It’s just the nature of the beast.
If you ever need to vent or complain and want some encouragement, email me. I’m a pro at supporting nursing students.
Posted by runningyogini on March 8, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Thanks so much. That makes me feel better. I think its just that I feel like I’m the only one getting bad grades. Maybe I just have smart friends
Posted by mummramommy on March 6, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Will you do a guest spot on my blog about food or something equally as awesome that you’re great at? PS – I’m really sick and glad I didn’t go to NC. I would’ve been miserable and gotten you guys sick too probably!!!
Posted by runningyogini on March 8, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Ya, that would be awesome! I’ll start brainstorming and get Wes to take picts for me with his awesome camera. Hope you feel better soon!
Posted by Nicole on March 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm
Hey lady! I feel like a huge part of our “learning” in nursing school is beating out our previous attitudes that we would be awesome at any school-related thing because we all love school so much. They make us struggle because the reality is that the job is a struggle and every day we have to fight to be advocates for our patients and it won’t always be fun, just like we have to fight to survive in school and it isn’t always fun. That being said, it is seriously impossible to learn every little thing they want us to learn. Try your best and if things don’t go exactly as planned take it with a grain of salt and realize you got in for a reason and fight to death. At the very least, feel consoled that you are not alone. I pull like 12-14 hour days of classes and studying right now and am still just barely getting by. Good luck!!
Nicole
Posted by runningyogini on March 8, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Wise words! I’m really trying to not be such a control freak. Good grades used to be such a part of my identity that I guess its hard to let that go. Its also hard because getting good grades meant that I had a cushion and I literally couldn’t NOT pass the class, but now its a very real possibility that I could fail every class. Easily. I won’t, but I have to learn to live with that fear. And yet, I still love it. Thanks so much for your comment. I’ll keep my future patients in mind and that will help motivate me! On to my homework! Fight! Fight! Fight!