I
recently finished a doctoral program. I had been in that program for 5 years!! I
truly believe that when you enter into a program, that it’s a journey – not a
destination. That you focus on how each class teaches you something you didn’t
know before and how each class can change your practice if you look at it that
way. But, if I’m being 100% honest, all I could think about during my last semester was finishing!! It sure felt good to be done – journey or
no journey!!
If
you’re in nursing school, I bet you can relate. You may even have a calendar
that you cross off the days until graduation! I don’t know why it is but it
seems like the last semester is the toughest. For me, I kept saying that I only
survived though the grace of God and an amazing husband. Well, and my evening glass of wine if I got my work done!
One
thing that helped me survive the end was that I kept reading inspirational quotes
and even recited my own “mantra” every time I thought my head was going to pop
off. My mantra was, “Whatever it takes, I’m going to finish this program!” I
have a friend of mine who said this to herself every time she didn’t feel like
doing the work, “Resistance is futile!”
Nursing
school is tough. The following are a few quotes that helped me get through – perhaps they
will help you too.
1. "Remember, we're in the people
business who just happen to be nurses" ~Renee Thompson
Don’t forget that behind every medication,
procedure or assessment is a human.
2. "I'm not telling you it's going to be easy.
I'm telling you it's going to be worth it"~Art Williams
Nursing school isn’t easy – but it is sooooo
worth it!!!
3. "They may forget your name, but they will
never forget how you made them feel."~Maya Angelou
Focus on making a difference in the lives of your
patients. Years from now you may forget them, but they might never forget you.
4. “Formal education will make you a living;
self-education will make you a fortune.”~Jim Rohn
Getting on the path to continuous
personal development is the key to a successful career.
5. “Never look down on anybody unless you're
helping them up.”~Jesse Jackson
Remember, you’re not the only one caring
for patients. Treat nursing assistants, housekeepers, other students, dietary
with respect. Human by birth!
6. "Courage is the art of being the only one
who knows you're scared to death.”~Earl Wilson
It’s okay to be scared. Don't let that stop you!
7. "Never confuse a single defeat with a final
defeat."~F.Scott Fitzgerald
You will make mistakes. I know I did (and keep
making them!). Learn from your mistakes but don’t let your mistakes define you.
8. "When you get to the end of your rope, tie a
knot and hang on!"~Franklin D. Roosevelt
You are in for a ride!!! Better to recognize that
now and find a way to hang on!
9. "Opportunity is missed by most people
because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."~Thomas Edison
Nursing
isn’t easy. But those who work at it have the doors of opportunity open wide
for them.
10. "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins...not through strength, but through persistence."~Buddha
Never give up your dreams of being a nurse.
I’d
love to hear from you. What coping mechanisms do you use in school?
Thanks for choosing to become a nurse. I’m cheering for your success!
Renee
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