Ive been a nurse for 17 yrs now. I will tell you as ive told anyone who asks about nursing: Nursing school was the hardest thing ive ever had to do! I have been in the war zone overseas as a Medic, that DID NOT COMPARE😢. I finally took care of myself and decided to complete my Master's and got my NP. THAT WAS EVEN WORST😂 But i was determined. If it is meant for you my dear, it will happen. Gods timing is perfect. He will bring you through the fire without the smell of smoke. Stay encouraged, and thanks for sharing.
BSN RN here! Yes, it's mentally draining, toxic work environment, it does pay the bills but is it worth your peace of mind? Your mental health is everything. I have some friends who left the profession all together. I am on my way to other things, looking into NP and other less taxing profession .......If you choose to stay in the program, be ready to work your ass off and I mean it!!!! If you think you can cheat your way out of nursing school, good luck because you have a board to pass in the end. I still have friends who are trying to pass it 2-3 years post grad. You get some good and bad days in the profession but the bad outweigh the good period. I push through it because I come from nothing, and I am the only one supporting myself, no mother and father. They have passed away. Nursing was my way out to support myself. I would choose something else if I could do it all over again. There are so many medical professions.
Hi, my daughter is 24 years old and has her BSN RN and I was a medical assistant and phlebotomist for many years so she was already exposed to the healthcare environment through me! However , I always wanted to get into the nursing program! She would tell me, mom choose something else! I said if I don’t do nursing I will go to a social worker program! I know how hard it is and my daughter cried when she passed her NCLEX! She said mom it was really hard 😢 she said you should take something that still allows you to be with my sister which is my 6 yr old daughter! She doesn’t want me to be overworked or deal with the toxic and draining environment! I have to make a decision soon!
I agree nursing school raised my bp and gave me anxiety which I never had before at 24, I was going to drop out in 3rd semester but everyone told me to stuck it out and I graduated .. nursing was a gift and a curse to me it’s stressful but when life handed me expensive curveballs I was able to bounce back that’s why I say it’s a gift and a curse… My AAS program was stressful but 11 yrs in nursing has been good for me but I am now looking to pivot to part time and branch off into my passion of writing…. I did not work during my associates and got my BSN I worked 3 days a week so I can do school work and relax… in a accelerated program they strongly advise no working because it’s 12-16 months non stop I think that’s why u had more stressful experience those 20 hrs u worked you should’ve been relaxing and studying .. my roommate had to quit her CNA job in 3rd semester because those 2 12’s she worked she was exhausted and couldn’t study and almost failed her class…in the health professions I recommend do not work for the initial degree for the advanced degree like BSN , or NP…doesn’t make sense to fail out over a minimum wage job we have to think of the grand scheme of things in our school if you failed u had to wait one year to take the class over and that’s if they let you back in ….. lucky I didn’t drop out at 24 in nursing school because my previous degree was English and the pay was horrible .. with nursing I can go part time and pursue my other interests I haven’t worked overtime in almost 7 years and it’s made my life much easier
I Agree. Been LVN for year and that unaccredited rn program was affected my mental health I had to leave nope I’m already burnt out at the damn hospital not doing it anymore! Not worth it to me crooked people at that damn school anyway good riddance!
I remember those days but you hung in there and did the best you could! I'm so proud of you for hanging in as long as you did! I remember when I got my Bachelors while working 2 jobs and doing pools, I was mentally and physically drained. When I tried the Masters program my mind was gone!! When I withdrew, I never did look back! God will never put more on you than you can handle..
Nursing school was terrible. The teachers were always looking for a reason to kick us out. During clinicals I did the bare minimum because any mistake would get me booted out until the next year. I was very bitter and resentful the entire time. Not the best learning environment.
Gosh.... I never knew they were always looking for a way to kick you out....that's crazy....definitely don't need to be in a space that makes you feel bitter or resentful.....it's disheartening...best of luck to you sir
@@ilovethiswoman7055yes, they kicked me out for not completing a skill successfully on the second try. They kicked my friend out because she forgot to put a bed down. I went back to the program for a second try, I ended up dropping out to put my mental health first. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety cause of the high stress
I feel you, I'm an LPN going for my RN. I'm in my 2nd year and after I failed Medsurg, I left nursing school. I'm already a Nurse and making decent income as an LPN for 15 years, I'm calling it a career.
Amen. I’m an LPN, failed medsurg as well, and decided to not pursue my RN. Nursing school is hell, everyone wants you to fail, it’s all a hazing process. Going back to school for PA or CAA, planning on leaving bedside in 3 years completely
Love your honestly! Working in Healthcare can be so brutal. Proud of you for acknowledging your mental and physical need for a break and the ability to know when to begin again. That’s something I’ve struggled with. Cheers to finding your work/ life balance! We don’t live to work, we work to live. Keep living! 🎉
Came across your channel and I was in your shoes it is mentally challenging I cried so much my mom also say you're not going back but I just refused to give up I can actually say my last semester of nursing got easier but the beginning to me was hell but I did finish and just graduated in may of 2023 but good luck to you. But I feel anyone in any health fields are heroes
@@ilovethiswoman7055 thank you of course you can do it there was a 51 yr old lady who graduated with me she helped us out more than we did her lol so go for it good luck you all will become family I promise its team work
I know it’s going to be rough and scary but I’m soo ready and motivated I don’t think anything can discourage me from going into the nursing program… I want it too badly. Come what may… I’m gonna get my license!!!!!
Samtthing happened with me in April. I was supposed to graduate this December… i was drained couldn’t do it no more. I lost weight and all. I hold a degree in early childhood as well as a CNA license. So I’m going back to teaching.
Omg im in an OTA program... thats I've decided to withdraw from. Like being there is mentally tired which started to affect me physically.. like im a happy person... i smile at everyone... im telling you its so bad that i cant fake a smile... i just look sad.. overall my heart is not in the program and its not what I thought it was.. im more of a talk therapist person so im going back to school for that.. my mental health class this semester made me realize i was in the wrong field. I just cant stand going to the school & being in a cohort full of shady people & people who dont care for me.. im just unhappy.. like i had an exam and failed it on purpose cause i didnt care to study at all cause they have drained me.. they haf a meeting with me trying to get me to stay they even brought in a professor over the PTA program... and im like i been battling this for 2 months i made up my mind.. i dont needa conference.. i talked to myself, God, and whoever else listend about it.,, my heart and mind was set on leaving.. our situation is very similar but im leaving the OTA program.. i wanna help people but not the way OTA wants or does. Plus i live in memphis and i have to commute to jackson tn everyday girl... when i say i was sick like teally sick when it came time to come to that school I was sick. Thats how i knew it was time to leave along with other mess in my cohort being completely females of all ages. I didnt realize how physical you have to be with people cause i wanted to talk to people and things of that nature with therapy and i got RA... girl im 24 and fragil lol. im not doing that.. but yeah im happy OTA worked out for you. I pray psychology works out for me cause im tired of school 🥹. So sorry if this was mad long. Thanks for reading if you did !
@ Amber Craft.... I read it and I support you.... You are AMAZING for acknowledging your mental state and I CONCUR! When your mind says "I'm not doing that" it's already working on phase 2:). I wish you all the BEST! You will be just fine...sometimes we gotta "pivot" and that's ok too :) I hope you feel better and I sound like a sweetheart... You said, "I'm fragile :)". But your mentally you aren't and that is why you will achieve your EVERY DREAM.... You have support from the DMV area!!
@@ilovethiswoman7055 awwwe thank you so much ! Thats was very kind of you. I am feeling a WHOLE lot better since leaving. I pray you are achieving or have achieved your dream as well !
What I can’t understand why does a nurse have to be so stressed out how can a nurse physically and mentally deal with their patient if they’re not 100% themselves
I agree with you , I also saw my daughter go through the same frustration, (She quit the program) the books & chapters you to prepared for quizzes with 4 dummy questions that don’t count, teachers that can’t teach, on and on , Something’s are just not worth it, your health should be your priority!,
Nothing is easy folks. You people are young. Try doing this with children after 35. This year I will break 150k as an RN. Don't get discouraged. The race is won by the ones who stick to the original plan and don't quit!
If you don't have to rush, become an MD. Maybe that's the issue. Work at a hospital which will support your schedule. You can pay for your car and go to school. Lots of mentors as well. My internal medicine doctor here in Michigan has two interns from Michigan State University in her office in Novi for the summer. Both are second year undergraduate. Both preparing for the MCAT after next year. Go for it.
Respect. You definitely have to take care of your mental health. And honestly, it's a process to learn especially when you're a diligent worker. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
I agree, protecting your mental health is everything! That’s the only way I was able to survive nursing school. I posted a video on my channel about my nursing school experience.
I've been nursing 22 years. I am looking into a career change. My grandmother was a RN and she begged me NOT to go into this field. Nursing is a DOG EAT DOG WORLD!!! It was supposed to be a team career but ITS NOT. I have never seen so much back biting and clicks since high school. There's alot of BULLYING and BLACK BALLING!!! I witnessed a lady be fired and the state called on her because she didn't agree with homosexuality. But the kicker was she just refused to give her opinion on the matter..... I promise sometimes I tell my family just take me to a bush doctor if something goes wrong. And let's not get into how employers are throwing nurses under the bus. We ate being sued and jailed behind doctors negligence. But a nurse is easier to replace than a doctor. CYA because when shyt hits the fan, the lawyers will not be there for you. They will protect that hospital and the policies will be turned in their favor. Be careful y'all. Make sure you carry your own insurance if you can.
I was in a respiratory therapy program in 2020, but flunked out by three points due getting Covid and losing a family member to the disease. I tried to push through that semester while I was sick and depressed. I should have just withdrew instead of trying to make it work. I don’t regret it now. I’m working on my MBA currently and taking the LSAT soon to gain admission to law school. The stressful stories I hear coming from my friends in various healthcare occupations makes me appreciate that I’m not an RT.
I was just thinking that like damn girl I can’t relate. But I did it all the right way, got all pre-requs at community college and got ADN. Bridged over online in 6 months. Otherwise I think I would’ve had a way worse experience!
@@Mech537 I'm starting my prerequs this semester and seeing so many bad expirences is kinda scary. I'm also not super smart and I'm worried I'll fail. Any tips on studying and getting through it?
@@asiya9360 nursing school is not easy but it can be done. Don't listen to all the negative comments. I work in cardiac icu and love it. I bought my house 3 yrs after being a nurse. Nursing school is not about being smart. Put in the work, study hard and you'll succeed. Put a couple hours in everyday but also take breaks because it can be overwhelming.
No God will not give you more than you can handle, however, He never said there won’t be hardships. I believe the harder the fight, the bigger the reward.❤
Yes, true! But once your mental health is involved then that’s when you need to take a step back. Mental health is everything, without it you’ll be miserable, unhappy & stuck.
The accelerated nursing programs are brutal. I had to withdraw from it and get into the regular nursing program, I made a video on my channel about the transition as well. New sub here and best of luck to you.
@@MaeRae901 Please don't quit. Find a few classmates and form a study group, use them as your accountability partners and share necessary information. You will still spend sleepless nights by yourself preparing however, you will have a resource in case you need someone to talk to. I also found that reaching out to other students in the class ahead of yours can help, I made connections and they were able to give me books and other study material as soon as the semester ended. But don't go through nursing school alone. I don't know how I would have made it through my program without all of those connections.
@@meekazanielle lol I started bedside for 1 year at night hated it. Then I moved on to the ICU for 3 years miserable but the benefits were good. Transfered to do the OR currently. In my hospital they assign you different specialities to work in. I am in neuro and its just so bad. The short staff, the politics...no matter where you go its the same
@@mariekano9730 lol yep that’s what i say when people tell me to try a different setting… it’s the same everywhere you go now with short staff and politics
Well to help yourself you should find another career. I don't understand staying in a career that is extremely toxic to your mental health. Those higher ups don't care about the nurses nor the patients only their bonuses and nunbers.
I am a Registered Occupational Therapist...started as a OTA...my worst mistake was going into this wretched profession and bigger mistake was getting a graduate degree in this bs thinking it would further my career...smh its a stagnant profession with very little growth/limited potential...16 yrs wasted..i started nursing right after highschool..i regret leaving nursing its much more versatile and way more areas/opportunities to move into... My husband is a icu RN but has done several different roles and pay has only increased as well as his knowledge.. Me however im making the same..and even got a 5 dollar paycut during Covid.. My best advice is to find a Part time nursing program...every program isnt set up the same..keep pushing forward. Trust me in a few years you will see how messed up and dead end therapy is. Many Therapist are now Going into Nursing because of the sheer ability to move into so many areas.. Girl i see full-time therapist doing part time nursing programs with grace....look into it. Dont give up!!! Therapy is not it Sis (sorry not sorry, i wish someone had warned me smh).
Hi, I appreciate your comment and I agree the profession of OT is a stagnant career. There’s not much room for career growth in this profession unless you want to become a director and the people that I know that have became directors end up stepping down. I have started the process of going back to school.
@meekazanielle Yes, much more solid path with multiple opportunities. My husband is a icu nurse manager and he has grown leaps and bounds past me professionally, has done so many different things with his license.. Meanwhile here I am in neutral 😐 the therapy field is just way too specific for the skills to be utilized in different capacities outside of clinical settings..its a trap lol like a pigeon hold!! Proud of you for opening your eyes and seeing the bs from now. I am in my mid 30s now so the appeal to take on another program just isn't there..still scrambling in that regard. But Congratulations honey on your new endeavors 🎊 👏🏼🫶🏽
Imagine how some of the administrators feel. Like they have to contantly make sure compliances are up to date and being followed, update policies, govern human resources, handle financials of the facility(everything costs money!!), dealing with collections, patient financials, Ethics, staying up to date with Economics, new diseases that arise, etc. Alot of us Admin dont just stare at the computer we have to work and actually research, brainstorm, do certain repetitive actions depending on the admin role. Girl its alot. We may not do hard labor but our brains does it for us and yes Mental Health can arise from all of that especially if things arent going the way it should.
I had a conversation with an administrator shortly after I started my RN career. They said nursing programs focus heavily on their NCLEX pass rate, so often they will press you pretty hard in the first semester or two trying to weed folks out. If you were struggling to get proper rest and also working, that's a whole lot to deal with. You seem like an amazing person, and I wish you all the best in the future. Warms my heart to see young people putting God first.
Nursing school and nursing has always been challenging for over 100 years. When I went to nursing school in the 1980's. I worked full time also. I was bullied by instructors. I was pregnant. My father died. I had no emotional support from family. I had a lot of mental health moments. I decided I was not going to let anyone stop me from achieving my goal. I did not talk about nursing school at work. At nursing school I did not talk about work. I also never slept or hardly ate. I did a lot of meditation to stay focus. I had a instructor who told me I would never make it as a nurse. My baby's daddy told me to quit nursing school marry him and raise the baby. It's 1924. I still working as an RN. 39yrs and still going strong. I never retired. I worked many area of nursing. ICU's tele, medsurg, homecare, private duty and long term care. Night shift is the best for me. I love my job and cannot imagine doing anything else. I ignore my coworkers toxic personalities. I focus on the patient. "Tired" I don't put that work in my vocabulary. life too short. Just keep a sense of humor and things will be fine
Work is work...... That's why it's called work. Do what you want to do. I've discovered that no one really cares what you do. So you do you. Don't feel bad for that.
So glad I stumbled on your video. Thank you for sharing your journey, I felt like I related so much to what you were saying. How quickly that emotional and physical burnouts can hit and the lack of eating was me too. I personally struggled with panic attacks and intense anxiety after a few family members passed years ago. I recently returned to college, and starting my 2nd month in my OTA program. I've been trying to find balance with studying and keeping a life for myself through this process. Right now I've been struggling with documentation. I feel like I am over complicating the SOAP note. Any advice for a new student? Thanks again,
I understood where I went wrong in the nursing program so going into the OTA program, I tried not to make the same mistake. I continued to use a planner, I would write my due dates on the calendar and plan my mini study sessions throughout the week ( I would study / review no more than 1 hour). My weekends, I tried to keep majority of the day to myself by not spending no more than 3 hours on school. It would vary depending on if I had an exam that following week. Far as SOAP notes, please don’t sweat it, you will not use after graduation. You most like won’t see it on the cota board exam either. Just remember the basics S( subjective-what the patient said) O(observation, what did you see the patient do) A( assessment) P (plan, goals)
@@cavewater7220 the job market seems to be getting better but I think it depends on what setting you want to work in. I’m currently seeing more positions available in the skilled nursing setting than other settings
Your experience is incredibly similar to mine during my OTD program. I lasted 15 months of the 3 year program and felt so much shame and low self-esteem for leaving but I just couldn't do it anymore. My mental health has been so much better and my relationship with God has blossomed; I've been an agnostic Atheist for most of my life but lately I've been drawn to religion. Quitting school has been among the biggest blessing of my life 🙏🏻 I hope my relationship with God with strengthen as time goes on.
I love when people put their mental health first. I am aimijg to getbinto nursing to work on the clinical side of research. What i dont understand is why some nurses work 4+ 12 hrs shifts oer week. Some even work at 2 different hospitals 5 or 7 days per week. Why? But the finish about it being hard.
I understand however, we all have different goals and I chose to work extra days to save money that I invested in my real estate business. That’s the best decision I made in my nursing career. I share how I got into realestate and nursing on my channel.
I do understand girl. I have my BSN ,and i cried eyerday. Students were mean, i had just 3 people who i stayed with to do homework etc. It did change mi life and mind. I became strong, i eont trust no one. Now im workig in med sur ,and is the same shit woth nurses with experience, i dont talk im there to so my job and get my money ,is a difrent word, u see everything, mean ,racist, people that hate u for nothing u learn to keep moving and Fuck them✌️🖕. I have 4 kids, i graduate 2022 dec ,
The fact that your instructor suggested that you take sleeping pills is absurd. Nursing school is horrible. Iam so happy that you put yourself first and knew that your mental health was more important. I come out next year and even though I have been in healthcare for 3+ decades and have 2 degree under my belt. Nothing compares to going through a nursing program. Much success in your new profession
Its long hrs on your feet day after day no bathroom breaks. No gratitude from patients and harassment from adm. Nursing??? Not a bed of roses. Get into computer or something of the like, NP, MD please 🙏
Great advice! I agree because occupational therapy isn't it long term..its a dead end profession with very little ability to use those silly skills elsewhere..its sad tbh..as a Registered Occupational Therapist I regret my decision to leave nursing..I got into PA later on in life but my mom died 12 days into the program...so at that point I just moved on but that gnawing knowing therapy ain't it hasn't stopped... My hubby is a RN..he left Physical therapy school as soon as he did his observation hours and saw the foolishness lol
I think ppl like u said glamorous nursing and it’s not what y’all think it is- first of all every job overworks it’s staff and gets underpaid that’s not new and second u truly have to love what u do u here for the patient yes shit is gonna b hard n annoying but it’s something inside u that keeps pushing u to b a nurse and if u have that feeling then nursing is meant for u- all the stuff u mention the $ the opportunities can’t just be a reason to be a nurse u have to truly love n b dedicated to helping ur patients- it’s more of a mental job than anything else
