4 Responses to “How do I deal with the stress of nursing school?”

1. haley_cb Says:
   November 27th, 2010 at 9:36 pm

   Find a good stress reliever. I recommend a heavy workout, or a good long run. There is no substitute to a punching bag. They have them at most sporting goods stores for a reasonable price.
   Do something that completely drains you but makes you feel good about yourself after wards.
   There is also the number one indoor sport in the world; ) but that’s your business!

2. jp_iyer Says:
   November 27th, 2010 at 9:36 pm

   first of all iam still single 24 yrs male wating for placement
   maybe you can understand your child if you think from the childs point of view.for a minute forget all problems and try to think as if you haven’t gone through all the stress.then decide what is right and what is wrong for your daughter.
   i don’t know whether this would work.

3. Jill Says:
   November 27th, 2010 at 9:36 pm

   The better I kept myself organized and on schedule with school work, etc. the less stressed I would be. I had set study times and didn’t allow myself to procrastinate.

   I took "me" time as much as I could, even though it was hard to do. I had to make it a priority. I started doing yoga half-heartedly a few years before I went to school but once in school I forced myself to do it more often and to become better at it. I also took and extra class at school – Tai Chi. Another semester I took Fitness Walking. Both good ways to force myself to keep a schedule.

   I also started meditating, and as cheesy as it sounds, using positive thinking and imagery of myself attaining my goals. But it worked, all these things combined. My last year of school I was a LOT less stressed and felt good.

   Good luck to you!

4. Jenny Says:
   November 27th, 2010 at 9:36 pm

   I’m in the same boat you are – full-time student in nursing school, full-time job, and full-time mommy. Time management works wonders for me. I live by my planner and I make sure to make time just for my son and I (he’s 10 months old), and make time just for myself. In just a couple years you’ll be making plenty of money, so it’s OK to splurge on a once-in-awhile treat for yourself (pedicure, haircut, new outfit, nice dinner, etc.). I feel your pain, and I wish you good luck!

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