Stress and Anxiety in Nursing School - How To BE IN CONTROL.

[@LaMiaMorgane]

I CANNOT wait until you become Holley Rojek RN, BSN!!! I have followed you right from the beginning when I was taking my pre-reqs and now I'm in my first semester of nursing school! Thank you so much for sharing your journey, it really helps me! You have to make videos when you're a new nurse and all of your experiences! xoxo

[@HolleyGabrielle]

This comment >>>> Thank you so so much, Morgan! Best of luck to YOU!

[@mareeshacarter6729]

Such a powerful and important video. Stress and anxiety are normal. One thing I tell myself is “this too shall pass” When I think of all the things that I once used to worry about I can laugh now because I got over that hump. The stressful times are only temporary

[@folmeda80]

Mareesha Carter so true! I say the same thing! I prepared myself mentally and I said this is temporary!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

I LOVE THAT QUOTE SO MUCH.

[@NicoleSams614]

Pre nursing student with mental disabilities such as anxiety and some physical ones with a service dog! Thank you for sharing this!!!

[@lifewithkia2723]

I really needed this!!! I have been crying and stressed and breaking out since starting nursing school! It is real!! I am tired but I have assignments and I have an exam tomorrow and I’m literally freaking out. But this really calmed me down. Thank you!!!!

[@GenesisMkhulu]

I am a single mother of four children ages 9, 5, 3 and 1 and am taking pharmacology and medsurg and I've already failed my first two exams am running crazy very nervous and so stressed, I cry alot I need prayers because I have to make it so I give my children a decent life. I need some tips on how I can make it.

[@hgirlll]

Study schedules are amazing!! They help you see everything on paper so it’s not as crazy in your mind!! Study groups if possible is a big help. Practice questions are also really great with helping you learn the content!

[@Sammie836303]

Ruthie Rock sending good vibes from one who also failed her first test as well 😕

[@shoppingislove4]

wow. you cannot be human lol props to you for handling it all. I am in nursing school as well, and I have a three year old and its rough. I cant even imagine having four. I definitely agree with making a study schedule and making sure you stick to it. I schedule my study time hour by hour and set a timer. I do one chapter an hour and once that hour is up I stop wherever im at, and move on to whatever else is on my to do list. I will definitely be praying for you!

[@melissamadorma4989]

Ruthie Rock mom of four myself- I will say my husband works two full time jobs so I cannot work- but that also means he cannot always be of any help. All four kids are active with something , which means I’m in my car from 4:30-9:30 every day of the week and some weekends mornings. I too failed my first med surg theory exam- (72 needed 80+) I had 4 kids with strep, flu A and bronchitis. I too got sick week two of school. We do our darnedest for these kids- nursing school is also for them. So if I can be of any help, please reach out to me!

[@HackingyYourMom]

I’ll pray for you =)

[@Alipurenol]

I needed this 🙌🏽 struggling to balance my personal life and nursing school. Feels like there isn’t enough time in a day to complete the amount of work in nursing school! 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@HolleyGabrielle]

It does feel this way often. But WE CAN DO IT!

[@Alipurenol]

We got this girl 👌🏽! Your almost done!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@rustyandnelle]

Thank you for this Holley 🙏❤️ You’re so real and authentic, so thank you for being so encouraging and positive. To all our fellow nursing or any other students out there, never give up and know that everything will be worth it. Keep spreading your light everyone ✨💕

[@melissamadorma4989]

Thank you!! Mom of four here and it is crazy balancing everything. Struggling with migraines adds to it. Homework gets done, somehow, and so does dinner! I have watched you over the last year become so much more grown up and confident. Be damn proud of that! It took me to 35 to figure all that out.

[@HolleyGabrielle]

THIS COMMENT. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH.

[@melissamadorma4989]

Holley Rojek you rock girl! I love your energy and love for life! Keep it up!!

[@CurlyD23]

This video came at the perfect time! I'm a first semester nursing student with bipolar2 disorder & very stressed out with nursing school.. just wanna say thank you for posting this video 💛

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Yes, girl! Thanks for watching!!!

[@cozetteeastman1952]

Hi Holley! I love your nursing videos! I am also in my last semester of nursing school and I can feel the stress building as well, it's tough! One thing that has really, really helped me out through school is building relationships with my nursing peers via study groups. I am the nursing tutor for my cohort so every week I host review sessions for those interested. The relationships I build with others keep my spirits lifted and keep me happy knowing I have a group of people who have my back. You got this!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

YES! SO TRUE!

[@Baristabarb617]

I love watching your blogs. As a medical student myself finding balance is huge and you inspire me because we are not alone. Loosing friends because of the career fields we chose sucks but it’s life, and we are doing it the best we can... thank you and love you from freezing 0 degree Idaho!!!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Yes, Christina! SO SO TRUE. UGH SO COLD

[@smokeysnowboard1809]

Not a nursing student but readjusted from night shifts back to days and vice versa with ur help!! Love ur videos and thank u for what u do

[@brooklyndillefeld2308]

I loved this video! I’m in nursing school as well, 2nd semester Junior! And everything you said was so true! It’s so easy to get caught up in feeling like your falling behind, not trying hard enough or aren’t good enough to be a nurse! But taking it day by day really helps! Taking breaks is key too! I hope your schooling finishes strong and I know you’ll be a great nurse ❤️ Thanks for this motivation!!

[@alicia5034]

Oh my gosh, girl I needed this! 🙌 I have been following you throughout your journey and now I finally got accepted into nursing school and its EXHAUSTING. I'm so worried that I'm not going to be able to take the stress and this helped SO much. I know this is an old vid, but thank you for sharing. I'm going to be rewatching all your old vids through my nursing school career 💕

[@JuliaFrey]

Hi Holley! :) I just applied to nursing school & hear in May whether or not I get in - currently being in pre-nursing & having an anxiety disorder as well. I'm busy & overwhelmed studying & I take breaks in between studying to watch your videos because they motivate me SO much & remind me why I am working so hard! Thank you!!! :)

[@DiemPhuong2014]

Legit I feel you sista! I did not get a lot of anxiety until I started nursing school. You literally just have to shake off the bad grades and hop on the ball for the next exam. The struggle is temporary, power through, and don't ever let one bad grade get you down.

[@hellojuneau8917]

Don't say you're hoping to graduate and be licensed this year. YOU WILL. Shoot, you are ALREADY a registered nurse girl. Your schedule is booked but you will get through it ❤👊👽

[@HolleyGabrielle]

YES. YOU ARE RIGHT! Thank youuuu so much!

[@Amada__]

You really spoke to me when you said you had to be mentally strong for nursing school. Thanks :)

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Yes, Amada! :)

[@rosydeltoro4671]

God I really needed this pep talk I’ve been watching your videos ever since I started the BSN program and you’ve helped me tons with managing my time and stress I can’t thank you enough girl! 🤗❤️💕

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Thank you so so much!!! so glad!

[@jessicaruhbusch136]

I needed this! I'm in my second semester of nursing school and it has been rough! I have really bad anxiety as well so I know exactly what you are feeling trying to manage everything. Thank you Holley for this reassuring video :)

[@HolleyGabrielle]

YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!

[@mirandasmith9165]

I appreciate your advice so much! I start nursing school in the fall and I'm trying to prepare myself mentally. Thank you for taking time out of your day to help others!

[@kayla8764]

Just watched this video because I start my nursing program in a couple months. I know it isn't going to be easy. Thank you for your motivation because this video really helped me!

[@samanthawaters5352]

Hi Holley, Im Samantha. I want to thank you for sharing what is so personal. I have been scared that I will be TOO stressed to do during school. But I can not stop myself from doing my dream because of fear.

[@y00hmadbr0]

Holly I love you 😭 I talk to you on insta here and there. And you’re so inspiring. I have three classes left, community collab and capstone and then I’m DONE with nursing school. Let’s do this girl!!!!! ILYSM

[@HolleyGabrielle]

LOVE YOU BACK! You got it girl!!!!!!

[@Staceysum]

I looove your good attitude and positivity! I want to go into nursing school and you inspire me so much. One new subscriber!

[@traceyguthrie369]

awww...you're sweet. Love you, too, Girl! Its been fun to watch you mature over the year and half that I've known you. Love your videos. Keep vlogging!!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

I LOVE YOU TRACEY

[@lex7996]

I’m with you!! It’s so busy and stressful! But we’re almost there it’ll be worth it in the end! ❤️

[@HolleyGabrielle]

yes!!!

[@DeissyGonzalez]

Your videos are just so inspiring. I looove watching your videos. Thank you so much for all of the advice! You got this 👍🏻

[@HolleyGabrielle]

THANK YOU

[@eben7248]

Thanks for being the example reference on the Audiovisual Media APA referencing guidelines

[@cicelypflieger8919]

Thanks girl! I really needed to hear this today, since I have an Algebra mid-term today! Please make more videos like this! Thanks!!! 😘

[@zulaidacastillo9561]

You got his holly. we all got this!!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

THANK YOU! :)))

[@FlippnAwsum]

Nursing school is probably the most exhausting thing I’ve experienced. I’m in my first semester, so I know it’s only going to get harder. My husband tried to take me out to a movie the other day to help me destress, and to spend time together. I fell asleep leaning on his arm 15 minutes in. I felt so bad about it, but he said he was happy I was at least getting some sort of rest even if I didn’t see the movie.

[@Mel79439]

Fifty shades freed was good!! I loved the ending!! Your so inspirational!!! 💗💗💗

[@HolleyGabrielle]

NEED TO SEE IT

[@Rachthepisces]

I was literally wanting to go off my antidepressant for anxiety as well... and i've been debating it, I'm also in nursing school and will be done this year.

[@HolleyGabrielle]

[@hayleerush4971]

Could you do a step by step video on how you write out your outline notes and a video on how manage your time please!?

[@TheMabes69]

Let me say this: don't expect it to be suddenly wonderful once you graduate! You will feel relief and proudness, no doubt. But the stress continues! I graduated in May and am absolutely miserable. Why? What I thought would be perhaps a relaxing summer has been anything but. From waiting for my NCLEX ATT (took 2 MONTHS), more studying, NCLEX results, then waiting for my license, and job interviews, etc. I am exhausted and pretty miserable. It also sucks to find out that the new grad nursing jobs around me PAY LESS THAN MY CURRENT OFFICE DESK JOB ($30/hr). I didn't plan on nursing for money alone but working twice as hard for less pay makes no damn sense.

[@valentinamartinez6773]

I recently found you on youtube and love you! You make me want to be a nurse even more!

[@ibi2011bg]

I wish I would of seen this video sooner and I read all the comments. I had to withdraw from the nursing program halfway through my first semester. I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. It was horrible feeling on edge all the time so much made me nauseous. Also mother of three and two of my children have disabilities.

[@purplemoon1511]

I hope to start nursing next semester as a junior in HS ❤️❤️

[@Mcfan1989]

Luna Natalia how would you start nursing as a junior??

[@emily71901]

I really needed to see this video today!

[@brookelong7359]

Hey Holley! I'm sorry if I missed this in prior videos - what are you doing for work? I start an accelerated nursing program in August and am considering seeking out a Nurse Tech position. Thanks for all of the advice!

[@kaylamiller888]

You made this on my bday lol feb 15th. Funny how the day I came into existence is non existent to everyone else in the world.

[@veronicah1589]

Holley thank you so much for your videos❤️

[@HolleyGabrielle]

THANK YOU for watching:)

[@sadiyohassan2314]

I don’t know you but I love your personality ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@shrook9348]

you go girl

[@helenebevhelen4010]

Well said!!! Great suggestions!

[@Melmotheroftwo]

I needed this video today!! I have been feeling so down. If you don't mind me asking, what medication were you on? Thanks for sharing

[@jessicacrooks9579]

I LOVE YOUR PLANNER WHERE DID YOU GET IT?!

[@Sammie836303]

I’m exhausted. Mentally..... and I’m only 7 weeks into my first semester. I start my clinicals at a TCU next Tuesday & im terrified. I still feel like I DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING :( I feel like I want this so bad but I’m such an awful test taker... I failed my first exam by a point (78% and higher is passing) I got 76% and failed :( I just feel like everything is against me and idk why. I just want to feel like this is right for me

[@annettemartinez224]

girlfriend i feel you! im getting back my first nursing exam tomorrow and im so scared to know what grade i received. youre not the only one... we can get through it ! :)

[@HolleyGabrielle]

IF I CAN GIVE YOU ANY ADVICE, LISTEN: My first semester, I felt the exact same way. I felt lost and like I wasn't smart enough. I didn't get the highest grades. SHIT I BARELY PASSED MY CLASS AT 75%. BUT I DID AND KNOW I AM SO MUCH STRONGER AND SMARTER. It comes together, I promise you. Please keep pushing! You have to let shitty grades go. All you have is the future and doing better next time. KEEP. GOING.

[@Sammie836303]

Holley Rojek update I failed my second exam by 2 points LIKE WTF..... I have 75% and that’s not passing for me. I’m so frustrated. And thank you so much for the push. :/ I’m trying my best...

[@waveline8223]

I love your ring. Where is it from?

[@alvaniquegaitor3709]

Bruh my program in the bahamas is tedious I just recently got accepted into the bsn program and we are scheduled to take pathophysiology, pharmacology, fundamentals, and health assessment. :((( in August of 2018. I need prayer.

[@jaytay5340]

Can you help me with how you got off your medicine and what you do ? Bc I deal with panic and start back at school and I don’t want to panic in class

[@dreialopes13]

How do you balance work too?? I need work and school to be my top priority. Just found your channel and really loving your videos! I’m not in nursing school yet but I need one more semester and then I can finally apply!!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

I need the money, so I make it work and schedule my time wisely! It just takes planning and mental strength to get through haah :)

[@dreialopes13]

Holley Rojek I’m learning to love a planner, I see that’s going to be my new best friend, thank you! 💕

[@alexushawkins9791]

Where do I order one of those personalized planners ?

[@KM-xo3eb]

I know you were interested in OB. What are your thoughts on it now that you completed your OB clinical's and lecture? Do you want to go into L&D?

[@leah3596]

Wow, you are awesome. Your weeks sound so long.

[@sarahthompson3634]

I like listening to you love the videos

[@MimiKittyy]

You are so inspiring!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Thank you!!!

[@colleenmulcahey4566]

Where did you get your glasses? They’re so cute :)

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Vision 4 Less :) THANK YOU!

[@calistavicente-bradley4739]

Oh boy I'm 17 trying to be absn nurse. I need to be prepared for.tbis.for sure. Any tips to help plz

[@jaylinbass3140]

Where can I order a personal planner like the one you have?

[@michaelaschoppe643]

love you :)

[@wmedinaful]

Do you know what area in nursing you want to specialize in? Like say you want to be an ICU nurse, can you just apply for that position as a new graduate?

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Depends! Yes and no. If they will take new grads!

[@corrinawery9189]

Where are your bottom earrings from??! Love them!!!

[@HolleyGabrielle]

Old Navy!

[@claudiakordonski9040]

how often do you donate blood/plasma?

[@HolleyGabrielle]

2x per week!

[@claudiakordonski9040]

Wow that's wonderful! Is there any particular reason besides the community health behind it? (like the need for it!)

[@amandam7494]

We have 10 students in our class and over 7 of us are on anxiety meds.

[@icelily2010]

where you got your eyeglasses

[@Devonshire27]

I wish my clinical started at 0700...my L&D starts at 0530....blah!

[@soundslikesamjo]

I'm stressed too 😩

[@Namronnnn45]

Can boys be nurses?

[@hoosier_daddy65]

Male nurses are some of the best and this is coming from my 20+yr nurse wife!

[@Namronnnn45]

Alex P does she work 12 hour shifts?

[@ThisIsPatRyan]

If you have nursing school stress.....wait till you are an actual nurse