Why Is Nursing School So Hard?

Let's be real, guys. Nursing school is HARD! Watch my video to find out why nursing school is so difficult.
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[@RNScrub]

part of why it is hard, its because they make you do unnecessary assignments that don't matter and they get strict about those damn care plans

[@starshooter7616]

ty Ashley for keeping the topic light and positive. .I'm 46, a mom, entrepreneur and going to get my RN , second bachelor's this year! so every time I'd share this dream with others I would hear the negative. ..it's so hard...bah..embolism with twins was hard..bring it on!!

[@Avatargeek23]

I'm excited and terrified! I just got my acceptance letter into a BSN program here in Houston starting at the end of the month. 😁😩

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

D_Lambily You will do great!!!!!! :)

[@Avatargeek23]

Ashley Adkins Thanks! I feel like the weight of getting in a program has been lifted and the weight of making it through the program successfully has been added LMAO!

[@Mittens_Explains_It_All]

If I was to boil down nursing school's difficulty to a single entity then it would be "chaos". Nursing school, the culture of nursing school, is a jumbled mess. Classes are taught by multiple people, assignments pass through many hands, rubrics are unclear, expectations fuzzy, schedules often changing on the spur of the moment, poor planning, unprepared faculty, and so forth. There is nothing about nursing school that should be as hard as it is and, indeed, it really isn't that hard when I really think about it. But it is a goofy mess of contradictions, unpleasant surprises, and horrible planning. It's a shame because nursing is such a wonderful profession but nursing school is in need of major reform. It's a joke.

[@kleekitkat3915]

Thank you so much and I love all of your videos. Very helpful ❤️

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Daniel...it is not letting me reply to your comment, so I hope this response finds you. I think that switching your major to Health Sciences really all depends on your personal goals/situation in life. If you know you won't be able to get into nursing school, then it may be a good idea to switch majors so you can get your degree. There are several post-bacc programs to get your RN after you graduate with a separate degree. I think that in order to get into nursing school, you need to keep high grades (no matter what major you are doing). You will still have to do some pre-reqs, most likely, for nursing school before getting in if you switch your major. I hope this helps!

[@LostUndertheSky]

I was blessed with a nursing program who provided good PowerPoint notes to study off from. All I had to do was attend lectures, take notes next to that PowerPoint. And just study and memorize it everyday so that way I don't get overwhelmed. Like you said, procrastinating is never good. The books were just reference to supplement that awesome PowerPoint notes. But that's not always the case with other nursing programs. thanks for sharing

[@LostUndertheSky]

Golden Gal yeah, and in case it's not like that, it's better to go to the teacher and ask for help right away if you don't do well in the begining. it's okay to not do well on the first test, even fail it, but it's the adjustments that you do afterwards that will make a huge difference. the first tests are the hardest because you don't know what to expect as far as where the material is coming from, is it from the books, is it from the lecture, from the notes.

[@getmeouttahere3595]

Gonna be a second year nursing student this coming fall!! I'm excited, but nervous at the same time. My first year of nursing school was all theory and a couple of labs/seminar. Second year is when i will 'truly' experience nursing school since i'll be having clinicals! My first day back to school is already a clinical day and i don't feel ready!! I'm doing long term care, and i'm terrified i'll mess things up. I don't remember much from the labs in my first year 😱 and since im on a two month vacation, i don't have my nursing textbooks to study from, and my online notes have been taken down! 😢😢

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

A You will be just fine!! :) I always worried myself sick before each semester...especially after having some time off of school....but you manage to just jump right back into things! :)

[@user-vf4pb9dt1r]

thank you for sharing, you will be a great nurse, best wishes.

[@discernment4theSoul]

i start nursing school 8-24-15! im excited! look forward to giving my input!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

That is so exciting for you! Let me know if you have any questions! :)

[@igene8]

Hey Ashely, I have a question, so right now i am a pre nursing major. I really want to be a nurse but I don't think my grades a good enough to get me into nursing school. So I am planning to change my major to health science, if i don't get in. So do you think it is a good idea so get a degree in health science, and then applying to nursing school after? Thanks Daniel Yue ps. love your videos, they are so informative! :)

[@taemeister9302]

if studying gets stressful, do what i do! Smoke a bowl of some top shelf buds! Become a botanist!

[@SisterSister18]

Your so inspirational & very beautiful!!

[@BNV4LIFE]

I think it's worth it in excited to start this process my plan is to get as much experience as I can be don't care how hard it is as long as I have the strength to get it done I want this but its a small goal because my bigger challenge is masters degree as a physician assistant so if nursing school is a challenge I will fail I won't make it in med school and I really want this this video was scary and helpful at the same time but I'm ready for this journey

[@ddrgcgtdgjhbh6036]

The only part I find difficult is the subjective clinical experience. Being at the top of the class means nothing when it comes to clinicals. I always worry about the clinicals because if I make the wrong impression on someone I can fail regardless of my above average grades. I've been lucky, so far, and have been able to blend in to the clinical sites but others in my class have not.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

It sounds like you have a really tough clinical experience. In my experience, no one fails clinicals for "not being liked." The only way to fail clinicals (besides not coming and doing the required assignments) is to be unsafe.

[@hs7720]

D's experience is valid. One can indeed not do well in clinical for reasons other than academics. Try to blend in and don't intimidate or offend anyone with your presence.

[@bexmac8136]

For me, the hardest part was adapting my study habits to the NCLEX-style. I entered the program with a 4.0 and I still remember the anger I felt when I received a 89% on my first nursing exam! I quickly learned that it wasn't enough to know the information, we also had to apply the content to real-life situations and develop test taking skills.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Bex Mac I agree. The tests in my pre-reqs were very different from nursing tests!

[@sisi2218]

looking for a career path and the medical field is the only thing that interests me ,but how do I know ?

[@brianned7239]

I'm not in Nursing school but I am in a Physical Therapist Assistant program, & I think all of these types of careers are so hard because there is SO much information to learn in such a short amount of time.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Brianne D Absolutely! There is SOOOOOO much information to know.

[@melissamarieee22]

Will it help if I've done CNA classes? I did it in my senior year of hs, and we did learn the basics like bed baths, and helping the patients up and such. Also we worked with LPN's (I think haha) in the rehab facility for our clinicals, so there's some type of "hospital" setting.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Melissa Tovar Any experience will definitely be in your favor! I am sure some of the nursing school information will come a lot easier to you, and some may be difficult! Just like anything...there is always easier/more difficult things to learn. :)

[@sunshinemari081]

the amount of information you have to learn, and like you said it's different in that some of the stuff is not common sense!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

sunshinemari081 Yes, very true! We have to learn soooo much and a lot of it is info we have never been exposed to before!

[@miguelcruz7070]

Hey so I'm taking AP 2, Microbiology, and general psychology, life span development. The prerequisites where just Comp 1301, Medical terminology, AP 1. Is that a good choice by adding on all these other classes?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Miguel Cruz That will be a tough load, but doable. :)

[@falynangel6594]

The hardest part of nursing school for me is the vast amount of information to integrate...quickly. Granted, I am in accelerated 12 month non-stop program, but still. Regardless of program, 2 year, 4 year, adn, bsn, etc.., it's all hard, and never ending it seems. So I guess..TIME management is hardest part for me. Just getting the will to write research papers weekly, while juggling 24 hours clinical time, class time and then try to squeeze in as much Nclex review, patho as you can. I want an uninterrupted month just to read and process! oy.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Falyn Angel I definitely know the feeling. It is a lot to be learning so much information in a short few weeks, AND be expected to be at clinicals, AND do care plans, AND do well on tests, AND write papers! It is a lot. But it definitely teaches us how to stay organized and plan each day, which is a super important nursing skill to have!

[@pinkaroo92]

The kitty 😍

[@thececeshow253]

I love this video this is my last year for my perquisites im applying this spring and looking to get accepted by fall. By the way did anyone else notice the kitty cats tail so cute 😍

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+cymone joseph I love my kitties! Good luck in getting accepted!

[@sisi2218]

what would be some one considered an unfit nurse?.. what are the basics ,most important things about being a nurse?

[@jeric450]

Is there a way to not take so many classes and lectures in one semester? Like is it possible to be able to break the course load down?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Typically for pre-reqs yes, and for the nursing program, no. But I have not attended every nursing school humanly possible. ;)

[@josephtan6627]

Exams was the least of my problems what freakin annoyed me was the essay questions and the freakin term papers! Lol

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Joseph Tan Essay questions are no bueno!

[@josephtan6627]

lol hahaha good for u! i wish all people can do well in both and i totally admire people who can do both

[@jordansmom143]

I have to say the hardest part for me right now is waiting to enter the program! I will be in the community college program in the spring (fingers crossed) and I feel like it's a long time coming. I was at university out of high school and quit for many reasons, but now I'm back and I love to watch the nursing videos like yours on youtube and it gets me so excited and anxious for my future time in nursing school :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

jordansmom143 How neat! I bet it is difficult waiting for something you are so anxious for! Best of luck! :)

[@NurseMurse]

jordansmom143 It goes by so so fast though Jordan's mom! I feel like life has been moving too fast! 1st semester was like a blink because your so busy! I really enjoyed taking my prerequisites though. A&P is the best!

[@missb1982]

@jordansmom143 have you heard anything yet? I too am on the wait for entry for fall 2016 and I am really praying I get in. they accept 60 at my school and the deadline for entry is Feb 1st however my app is already in!

[@jordansmom143]

+missb19822010 hi! yes I got into my program for spring 2016! I go in the begining of October and now I'm pretty nervous. right now I'm finishing up fall term and getting all of my paperwork done for nursing program. hang in there it will happen for you too. until then ask some of the current nursing students in your school what you can do to prepare :) for example do you have all the shots necessary to start the program also do you have the health care provider CPR certification? these are things required for my program and I'm assuming every program in America :) good luck

[@missb1982]

Right. Well I'm working on my shots but I forgot about CPR certification. Thanks for reminding me and good luck!

[@sisi2218]

Hey,I like your videos. I have a question. How do I know if nursing is right for me? I went to medical assistant school and was very interested and I love helping people and don't mind working. I just have different fears. What would you suggest for me be honest???

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+sisi 22 You will never know unless you try! Try it out. If it isn't for you, well at least you learned something about yourself! You can always try to shadow someone in the medical field for a day or so to see if you like it.

[@sisi2218]

Good idea thanks

[@LilLustBunny12]

I've noticed that your hubby is in the navy (right? lol) My soon to be husband is going into the Marine Corp, and I was wondering if you have a video about going to nursing school or being a nurse while your husband is deployed. If you don't, my question is does it help you get through the pain of him being away? Or does it make you miss him more? I'm seriously considering going into nursing school and becoming a pediatric/neonatal nurse. :) Good video by the way!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+CutePanda20 I think that going through nursing school while my husband was deployed was a blessing in disguise! I had more time to focus on studying/school, while at the same time I had something to look forward to. It helped to be able to look forward to his homecoming, but I also knew I had to get through so many tests, clinical days, etc. before he would be home. I have not experienced a deployment while being a nurse, yet, so I can't speak for that. I can imagine that it would be the same, though. Staying busy and having something to look forward to really helps!

[@LilLustBunny12]

Ashley Adkins, RN Thanks for getting back to me! I look forward to nursing school even more now!

[@yvonnekee]

I totally agree. Nursing school while a loved one is deployed is a BLESSING. Don't get me wrong, I love my husband, but when he's around we are always doing things and staying busy and with him away, I can study and work on school related things full time. When he's here, it's harder to study the massive hours it takes.

[@lisaf335]

School is the beginning...wait till you are out in the real world.

[@Bryan-fe3ey]

It's really hard for nursing coure. Full time study for 3Year.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

It is a long commitment!

[@mariahb3178]

EVERYTHINGGGGG :(

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Mariah G Amen to that!

[@alexdelia12]

I am just starting an Accelerated BSN program and keep hearing nursing school is difficult. I cant imagine how much more difficult going twice as fast will be :-/

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I definitely know the feeling! I am in an accelerated program too. It definitely is fast paced, but totally doable. You may have to sacrifice more of your "free time" towards school, but it is so worth it in the end!

[@Nat.0992]

Why am I watching this a week before I start my program? 😫

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+nataliej92 - You will do great!!!! Nursing school is hard, but so worth it!

[@nick4161]

I just failed my 1st test in med surge..fml. what should I do?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Nick Scarabino Pick yourself up, and start again!!!! I would definitely ask your professors for a test review, so you can go over what you missed, and explain your thought processes to your professors. I have sometimes gained 3 test questions back after explaining my reasonings to my professors. Also, it is just a great way to figure out where you went wrong, and be better for the next test. :)

[@SoothingPeace3]

Tell me about it girl, I am only relying on God because it's not easy at all. Stay up all night studying

[@teebee6134]

Nursing school is hard because you have to cram several chapters of information overnight and test on it the next day and repeat this process throughout the entire program. And some of us do not have the gift of absorbing that much information in such little time.

[@user-fi3mh6bg5p]

Do nurses diagnose in any sense?

[@Mittens_Explains_It_All]

+Sebastian Hoad There is this thing called a "nursing diagnosis" that students are expected to utilize when making what they call "care plans" but no, not in real life. Nurses don't do anything that doesn't first appear as a doctor's order and its doctors (or "providers") who make appropriate diagnoses.

[@deekircher21]

Nursing school is 'hard' because the entry score is really low to get in and they take bottom level students. These low level students would find it really really hard.

[@deekircher21]

+dntiara they take heaps of low scoring students. The top students become doctors, scientists, accountants etc And I'm not interested in your personal attacks from a nobody on the Internet being a keyboard hero.

[@mace8704]

+Diana K The nursing school admission requirements include a 3.0-4.0 GPA. While a 3.0 may not be a high achieving student, that's far from a "bottom level student."

[@erikasaucedo3627]

I'm 35 years , am i old to become a nurse?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Erika saucedo You are never too old to become a nurse!

[@AdeliaAlessandra]

Erika, it is definitely not too late for you. I'm 46 and graduated in April ( in Australia) and have just landed a dream job at a fantastic private hospital. This is a career not just a job you are still young. There are many different types of nursing you can specialise in, not just medical or surgical.

[@MotorCityRealness313]

So basically stay focused stay on top of your work study and have no life basically

[@lovelovelovelove9573]

jimmy fallon show december 6th

[@rickbar123]

Nursing School is hard ??? Nursing School is a joke next to Bedside Nursing.

[@lovelovelovelove9573]

nursing is design to be hard. you are dealing with human life

[@BNV4LIFE]

I think they are hard on you because they want people to become good nurses ,doctors ,PAs ,CNA,PCT,OR TECHS,even EMT etc etc etc health care is demanding but its worth it because I believe these are were hero's live I remember being a bad car accident I was severely depressed knowing what I looked like and felt worse the nurse made me feel better about myself the doctors were professional and did everything so I can walk again 6 weeks later I walked out of the there 100% better than I walked in this is what I want to get my degree as a RN and strive to be a Physician Assistant

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Michael Steeples What a great story! Have you ever thought about going from RN to NP?

[@BNV4LIFE]

Ashley Adkins I actually have I just didn't know if that was something I wanted for the rest of my life I've had people talk to me about NP but I don't know much about them and what they do and I wondered if that's a career I'd want to retire from but then again it's a journey tomorrow morning Is 2 weeks left until I get my CNA certificate then I'll be able to work in the hospital train for pct while I go to school whatever I do I'd like to just work hard

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Michael Steeples That is great! I would definitely check out going from RN to NP. It is a lot easier, because you a required to have your RN to go to NP school. You also are allowed to own your own practice as an NP. :)

[@BNV4LIFE]

Ashley Adkins thanks for the advice you are definitely an inspiration to people who don't have the ability to have people in their life motivating them it's a long road I'm happy to watch people like you on you tube because it shows me I'm not alone in my journey

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Aww, thank you! Best of luck in your journey!

[@Khalid_Rabak]

sooo hot