How Hard is Nursing School?
Have you been accepted into a nursing program?
- Are you fulfilling a life-long dream?
- Are you nervous?
- Are you asking yourself “Do I have what it takes to succeed?”
Let me first say, CONGRATULATIONS!
I’ve read a few “expert” blogs proclaiming nursing programs structure their courses in such a way to “weed” people out. I’ve been on the College of Nursing Admissions Committee. Our goal was to select students who had what it takes to be successful. So first, please understand, if the school you applied to didn’t think you could make it you would not have been accepted.
To be fair, nursing school can be tough.
Someday the lives of patients will be in your hands. As a nursing instructor I’m always more concerned about your ability to think critically and less concerned about your GPA. The coursework is designed to ensure you can provide safe care.
One of my most memorable students didn’t pass a course during her very first semester. She did well in clinical. She really connected with patients and could apply what she learned in the classroom. She was a joy to work with and a great team player. After failing the course; we met and discussed options. In the end, she took a brief break and picked her coursework back up in another program. We have kept in touch over the years. She is a fabulous nurse and has almost completed her Nurse Practitioner Program.
Stress and Nursing School
If you find yourself stress this year (and you will). Remind yourself of the truth about yourself. It may sound something like this:
• You have taken difficult courses in the past and been successful.
• You have a strong science background.
• You have studied diligently and prepared yourself.
So, how hard is nursing school?
If it was easy everyone would do it. You’ve got this. At the end of this road begins the journey of a lifetime.
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