Dear Future Nursing Students:

This semester was my first clinical rotation ever as a nursing student. I experienced several weeks at a nursing home as well as a children’s hospital. Although I favored my Pediatrics clinical over my Med Surg. I learned numerous things at each location. My knowledge increased way more than I thought was possible in a few weeks and will continue to expand through my nursing timeline. However, the most essential key I recognized during this chapter of nursing is that there is nothing that can be performed to prepare you for each day. I went to bed each night replaying my experiences in my head and telling my self what I would do in specific situations if I come across certain circumstances. I had no idea who my patient would be the next day and whether or not we would have a good day together. Every patient is different and no matter how much I thought I was or was not prepared I stumbled across obstacles and found ways to overcome them. Always remember it is normal to be nervous and feel unconfident during school because that is the reason we are in school and not working at our occupations yet. There is always going to be someone smarter than you, but it is how you react and push yourself to be a better you that counts. Do not drive yourself crazy thinking you have to be the best and know the correct answers at all times. Understand this is most likely the hardest thing you have ever challenged yourself to do. On your bad days always reflect back to why you want this and you will be ok. ♡

From,

A Relatable Nursing Student