Nursing School: What I Found to be the Hardest Things

Nursing School: The Hardest Parts I Experienced. One of the common questions students ask me is this: “How hard is nursing school?” In this video, I’ll outline the things I found to be most difficult about nursing school.

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Non-Stop Assignments and Studying

One of the things that I found most difficult about nursing school was the constant workload, which can feel suffocating. It sometimes feels as if you can never get ahead.

One week, you have to study for this test. Next week, you have to do this project. Then, there’s the stress about passing NCLEX, HESI, TEAS, or whatever.

It feels as if it is never going to end, and you feel as if you never can take a breather and just relax. And if you do relax, you’ll probably feel guilty about doing it and feel even more behind.

However, it is important to take some personal time and engage in things that are fun or relaxing so that you can prevent burnout. A French philosopher once said, “I have so much work to do today that I simply must sleep.”

The Material Can Feel Overwhelming

Nursing school covers a lot of material in one semester, and it can be overwhelming. You have to cram so many concepts into your mind, and it gets very exhausting. I would feel like I would never really learn the material, or that I’d forget it after the semester ended.

The Stress of NCLEX and Proficiency Exams

Nursing school is different from other majors because you must pass the required proficiency exams each semester to advance. Furthermore, obtaining a degree still isn’t enough. You must then pass the NCLEX exam before you can become licensed.

However, those proficiency exams will help you pass NCLEX because they get you into the habit of thinking critically. And once you pass the NCLEX, you are DONE!

Staying Motivated

Nursing school can be a rollercoaster ride. You can have a bad test grade or a bad semester, and this can cause you to question whether it’s worth it. Furthermore, the amount of time students spend studying can lead to burnout.

Although Nursing School Is Tough, It’s Totally Worth It

Nursing school can be overwhelming at times, but it’s worth the struggle. Nursing school will be over before you know it, and you’ll be so glad that you stuck with it.

That’s one reason why I created my YouTube channel and website. I know that nursing school can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and so forth. I know that you can have doubts as to whether you’re smart enough to make it, especially if you have a bad test grade or poor semester. You might even question whether you’d make a good nurse. I had many of those same struggles and doubts.

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[RegisteredNurseRN]

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[TheLovelyphat]

I am in my 1st semester in nursing school. Let me tell you that I am passing Pathophysiology because of your videos. My 1st Patho exam, I had a 65/100. Then I started to watch your videos, and they help me not to memorize but to understand. In my 2nd exam, I had a 92/100 and I continuously passed with high grades. You are my mentor, and I am forever grateful.

[theshannankay]

The first semester of nursing school for me was the hardest but i got used to the workload and studying. This video was spot on!

[deborahd]

Hi Sara, I just started nursing school and am finding that it's difficult to enjoy the journey when I'm always up against deadlines and stress. Watching this really helped me validate my feelings so thank you!

[tonym]

Anything worth while takes a lot of energy and dedication. My feeling is that if you've decided to take on this Herculean endeavor, that's where you were meant to be.

[allthingsnursing]

I'm in a 15 mo ABSN program. Definitely the non stop studying and assignments!! So happy to finally have a break!

[yyb]

Study for Hesi... read 19 chapters for a test ... do clinical paper work... not make a mistake in clinicals..do homework with kids... work... study study study ...all in one week then repeat ugh Nursing school was so glad when I was done... you are a blessing to so many please continue your good work

[drice]

I really do appreciate you for creating this youtube channel. I love it because you individualized everything. You are a blessing to all nurses!

[lisamitchell]

Thank you so much!! I failed microbiology and told myself I'm nothing going to continue. I'm going to trying harder and study more because I can do it. I'm binge watching your videos to get any suggestions.

[JJ-gwvs]

You're right Sara, I just need to get through the struggle and try to learn what I can. I'll learn the rest through experience. My self esteem is so low with nursing school because I want to do well and I always feel behind. But your video is making me want to push harder. I know I'll be a good nurse and I want to make a change!

[lindseymurphey]

I think this channel is a good resource too if you are thinking of pursuing nursing or just interested In learning about the medical field in general. I love watching your videos just because I’m curious about medical things and it gives me a basic understanding of how things work even if I don’t retain all of the info right away.

[ryanwilliams]

Some of my professors use your videos. I'm only in A&P 2 but I'm learning and adapting behaviorally in order to meet these challenges. Everytime I think it's impossible I just think that I felt the same way before the last challenge and how different that last challenge was from the prior one... Found my may to this video in the unmotivated moments of a full memory. The part about thinking back and being happy that we did it was a little push I needed ♡.

[brelycouch]

Thank you sarah, there are times I feel unmotivated and I need this kind of video I’m doing good so far in school but I feel like I’m not confident at all specially we have clinicals coming this week . I over analyze things . I know u got this I’m scared to fail . Please continue to motivate us . Thank you angel Sarah ❤️🙏🏻

[MsMEUMAE]

i'm now preparing for my LVN board exam and wants to pursue RN after.. please don't get fed-up in helping students like me.. thank you very much and godbless you always.

[SlyPYoung]

sarah thank you so much for your videos...they were a great resource. you made them soo simple yet soo on point. just what I needed. and those quizzes just right after a video was awsome. I passed my NCLEX on the first attempt..just 75 questions. and you played a very large...great role. Thank you.

[soniamartell]

I just finished my first semester of nursing school and the whole time I experienced every single thing you just mentioned! Thank you for the advice! It's encouraging to hear that you went through the same things and now you're very knowledgeable. Great video!

[maryanneville]

Thanks for all your help, advice and encouragement. Sending lots of love your way. God 's blessings and favours upon you always.

[debhager]

Thank You! So true....all of it. I went to Dental Hygiene school also and I can remember after I became licensed, telling current students that if you can get through school....that is the hard part. Now I am in nursing school and I remind myself of this all the time. One week at a time....you really help, you do. I tell people all the time to check out your channel. Keep up the good

[Sarah-kkgr]

#2 was spot on. With COVID-19 going on and everything online I have been following you and you have helped a lot but there are so many times I panic and think I know nothing!

[tamiebennett]

Thank you so much for posting this! I had my husband watch it as a back up as to everything I have been telling him.