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keeshy
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Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:07 pm
Last edited Jul 11, 2007, 10:50 pm
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Feel down about study I mean. I am happy cos so far I have passed all of my assignments and the exam I have sat but lately I am starting to worry a bit. I dont feel like I am doing as well as I wanted to and I feel like I am letting myself down. I know it may seem a bit silly considering I am not failing but I am going through a doubtful patch. Like maybe I won't do as well in this course as I had hoped, and maybe I won't be a good nurse. I so badly want to do well and I want to be a great nurse and eventually midwife. I just hope I do well enough to keep me going and get me to that end goal. Lately I have been wondering "Will I cope well enough to keep studying and reach that goal" and "Am I good enough" Does that make sense??? Anyway just kind of venting and wondering if anyone else feels/felt the same at one point. Keeshy
modified: Wednesday 11 July 2007 10:50:43 pm - keeshy
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Rotator Cuff
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Jul 12, 2007, 12:57 pm
Hi keeshy, You just vent away all you like, it is your coping mechanism. It is probably quite normal to have these feelings. Nothing you say or think is silly. Look at the positives, you passed all your assisgnments and exams. That just proves that you ARE doing well. The course probably will get harder, but you just keep your chin up and reach that goal. When you finish you will be a great nurse/midwife. Try not to be too hard on yourself, you are only human. Cheers RC
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keeshy
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Jul 13, 2007, 12:03 pm
Thanks RC, Sometimes it's hard. I get down on myself very easily if I get a pass or a credit rather than getting a HD. I compare myself to other ppl sometimes and I let that get to me. Then I start doubting myself and wondering if I can even do this. Now or ever. I genuinely want to do it, and am prepared to work hard. I genuinely believe that I am on the right path, it's just hard when you have down patches I guess, to stay on the up and up. I think the fact I havent been at uni for over 3 weeks (holidays) probably isnt helping either. I am kind of stuck in that same rut I was stuck in before I started uni. But I have been to officeworks today and bought some binders and stuff like that cos I have to re-organise all of my handouts and notes etc. So maybe that will put me in a better mood. Maybe we need a seperate little part on the forum for whingers like me who need to vent all their issues lol. Thanks for listening :-)
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Rotator Cuff
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Jul 13, 2007, 02:28 pm
Keeshy, Those dam holidays tend to do that to people, but then again we all need a break, to unwind and relax (with kids thats a bit of a joke). Good to go and spend some money, even if it is on binders and the like, gets that brain into gear again and out of holiday mode. yes, maybe we could have a session called "WHATS YOUR VENT TODAY!" A pass or a credit is good is it not? Try not to let it bother you what other people get, probably easier said than done. bye RC
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keeshy
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Jul 13, 2007, 02:40 pm
You are right...very right. Holidays drag and the brain unwinds too much. I am feeling good getting all my stuff sorted so hopefully it remotivates me. A pass or credit is good, but I hope for better every time. I want distinctions and high distinctions y/k? I know I cant have them everytime and I have only done 2 assignments. I mean really a pass is a pass and it's all I need to become a nurse. Its just my personal crusade to succeed lol. I have to keep reminded myself a pass is good and anything else is just a bonus. Actually a friend of mine said to me yesterday..."A High distinction does not a good nurse make" It comes down to alot more than how well you can write an assignment. Anyway ramble over. Thanks again.
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Rotator Cuff
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Jul 13, 2007, 04:42 pm
hey keeshy your friend is so right. you don't need HD's all the time to become a nurse. I think it all boils down to your professional manner,and passion for your job. cheers rc
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Jul 14, 2007, 11:14 am
I agree with Rotator Cuff. What matters is that you can apply what you have learnt into the real world. And your colleagues don't care that you've earnt high distinctions - how many of them did (or didn't). Are you planning to enter a graduate programme?
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keeshy
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Jul 14, 2007, 11:42 am
Thanks, I plan to do further study. So I will either go on to do Bach of nursing or Bach of Mid or do post grad studies as a div 2. Either way this is just the beginning for me. Its another reason why I want to do well. The better I do the better it looks for me applying elsewhere yk.
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Jul 19, 2007, 09:10 pm
Hey Keeshy.. Everyone's allowed to have their down days. It's bound to happen. Personally, I'm so impressed with how well you do.. you're a mother to two kids AND studying !! Wow girl.. I can't even figure out if I can manage to work and study !! Try to be happy with your results and I agree that any thing more is a bonus. You can't compare yourself necessarily to others in your class.. individuals and their lives are too different. Enjoy your holidays and good luck in the new term/semester (whatever the hell it is.. too long out of school !!)
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Jul 24, 2007, 03:52 pm
Good point anga23. Being a mother is a full time 24 hr job...you're a multiskilled CEO, just not recognised, or paid for it,. And studying on top...
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Jul 26, 2007, 06:02 pm
I looked after a friend's 6 & 8 yr olds for just a couple of hours and thought it was murder !! How do you entertain kids, deal with hissy fits, wash dishes & cook all at the same time ?? Having kids around me for a weekend was so draining. Love the kids, they're great but gosh.. I can't imagine having them full-time. Parents deserve awards I think. People like Keeshy are amazing to fit everything in.
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keeshy
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Jul 26, 2007, 08:19 pm
Thanks guys. Anga you are right. Kids are bloody hard work esp when you are already at the end of your tether with study and housework etc!!! I appreciate you think I am amazing hehe. I guess I dont really feel it alot of the time but I do appreciate you saying that.
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Jul 27, 2007, 11:36 am
Hi guys, yeah been there done that, my eldest baby is 21 and youngest is 13 with an 18 year son in the middle.and sometimes it does not get any easier. Went through post-natal depression after I had my son, that bloody light at the end of the tunnel was a big frigging TRUCK! been on happy pills ever since then, they just keep me from going off the edge. Anyhow keep up the good work. RC
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