Should I quit nursing school?

If your current schooling is negatively affecting your health to the point of having such feelings of depression, losing weight and/or loss of appetite, and/or having difficulty with sleep, please at least consider taking a "medical leave" or "leave of absence" from school.  Nursing school is supposed to be a rigorous curriculum, so you're certainly *not* alone in feeling so overwhelmed.  



I know of someone who'd attended nursing school but had to take a "medical leave" due to mental health issues.  She eventually finished but needed that break, including and especially to get the proper treatment and support.  It's ultimately your decision whether you stay with nursing.  I personally would prefer having a nurse who has a passion for the job tasks :)



People change majors all of the time.  If the coursework and/or "student clinicals" are too stressful right now, please do talk with someone at your school about taking some time for yourself and receiving some outside professional help.  



For those who are wanting to take a "medical leave" from school, for instance, medical documentation may be necessary to provide to the proper staff and/or department (as well as preferably finding out the process for completing such paperwork to make sure that the "medical leave" or "leave of absence" has been authorized or made official).



Either a licensed *clinical psychologist* (PhD or PsyD) or a *licensed-clinical social worker* (LCSW) may provide an "official" mental health diagnosis and/or may administer cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt), for instance, which deals with how one's thoughts may affect one's behavior.



A board-certified psychiatrist (M.D. or D.O.) or even a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (NP) may administer a mental health evaluation, and/or may prescribe medication for those with mental health conditions, such as if recommended.



This website should have some local counseling agencies:



https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/



Their toll-free 24/7 ** referral ** hotline:



1-800-662-HELP (4357).



NAMI (national alliance on mental illness) is a non-profit organization that has more general info and resources for those with mental health conditions *and/or* their family members or caregivers (though, *not* for self-diagnosis or self-treatment):



https://www.nami.org/Support-Education



The Anxiety and Depression Association of America has more general info for those with anxiety and/or depression (though, also for informational purposes):



https://adaa.org

yes, definitely.  no one deserves a nurse like you.  

At least if you become a nurse, you won’t be asking the question “do you want fries with that?”

I can't tell you exactly what to do, I would find a therapist/psychiatrist and stick out to the end. I am saying this because you are graduating soon, and it sounds like you are clinically depressed. As for the nurse thing, you don't have to become a hospital nurse that works 24/7 like some of the comments are saying. You could work in one of those cute little doctor offices with quiet hours. Please reach out for help, you don't have to suffer alone. I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, but after I was put on meds I feel so much better. Those thoughts you're having is the anxiety/depression talking.

Also please ignore the troll comments. I get them all the time and they mean nothing. I wish you the best of luck, we are all here for you.

You probably should find a different, less stressful, type of work to do.

No one can decide for you.  Pls do not depend on Yahoo Answers and never mind the vicious rude comments. Here're my thoughts:  1) Get professional help now from a psychiatrist or psychologist.  Professional counseling is not a minor thing so find a qualified professional.  2) Keep up with your studies and don't flunk out.  You are only 4 months from graduation.  3)Be kind to yourself.  There are difficult days but also realize that there will be better days ahead.  4)Don't do drugs or abuse alcohol.  5)  Taking a leave of absence is less drastic than flunking out or quitting.  But a LOA is not a minor thing and talk it over with the psychiatrist or psychologist.  6) Someone commented on plastic surgery in Mexico.  Don't do it!  Plastic surgery will not make you happy.  Don't make this kind of decision while you are upset.  If you do decide on plastic surgery find a plastic surgeon in your area where you can return in case of post-op complications.   Take care!

Welcome to the real world..nothing in life comes easy. Quit making excuses. Either suck it up and finish it out like an adult or drop out. How are you gonna treat patients if you’re anxious 24/7? I guarantee you will see some depressing things as a nurse.  But if you can’t handle the schooling you probably shouldn’t be in the profession anyway. I definitely wouldn’t want a nurse like you. I’m sure  McDonald’s is hiring 

Your posting history is sad.  Your depression is NOTHING new.  If you are as unhappy as you sound drop out, pull yourself together and maybe some day go back.  My concern is that your mental health is deteriorating, but your other concern is having plastic surgery in Mexico.  How will changing your appearance change anything?  If it is TRUE that you have an arrest record, which you've posted, do you even know if you are eligible to be licensed as an RN? 

I think you just might need a break. You could ask someone to be a study partner. It would be a shame to give up all that hard work. But you do what's best for you. Will you be able to use the credits you've earned towards another degree?

I would finish it, especially since it's only August. Then decide if you want to be a nurse. I think it is very common to change your mind about what you want to do. Maybe a few years later in life, you will decide it's your life calling. So stop worrying, and just go with the flow. You do not have to become a nurse if you don't want to, but at least you'll have the education if you decide to, and you will have accomplished and completed something.

If someone is pressuring you, they should NOT be doing that. Trust me on that one. Even if it is Mom and/or Dad. You need to be the one to decide what you want to do. Don't pressure yourself, either.

If you got into nursing school then go all the way, no matter what.

to much studying and not enough sex , thats the problem , get a nice male medical student , he will get rid of any stress you have ..It doesnt hurt you know , think it like being immunised , feel a sharp jab , a little bit of blood then a squirt , same thing isnt it . 

Speaking from first hand experience, you're in this too far to quit now. I felt the same way you do but I stuck with it, graduated, took my boards and worked as a nurse for many years and I never regretted my decision to go into nursing.  Every college or university has a health center that you can go to for help.  I suggest you utilize this benefit.  Keep reminding yourself that you'll get your degree if you keep going.

It sounds like you're realizing that this is not the right career choice for you. Even if you finish nursing school and go on to become a nurse, you will find that your work won't be any easier. Nurses work long hours, often have rotating shifts, and have to deal with all kinds of hazardous situations such as infectious diseases, sharp or pointed equipment, body fluids, mistakes being made, out of control or unruly patients, and seeing people die. It's a career that has a high burnout rate. I used to have four neighbors who were nurses and all of them had quit or been transferred by the time I moved away. In your case, I would think long and hard about whether I would really want to do this.

It seems strange that your first four semesters went good and you got straight A's, and now things are the total opposite.  What's important to know is what's causing the horrible feelings you're getting.  Is it the actual coursework and the things you are learning that is making you question your career?  Or is it that you've been at home for so long, where you're alone and overwhelmed by reading?  It's only four more months until August, so maybe if you keep reminding yourself it's not that far now, you can get through.  And once you've graduated, you'll be happy you put in all the hard work. But, if the thought of nursing is what's making you anxious, depressed, scared and unhappy, then you might want to take a break. You can always go back into studying and complete the course. You'll know when that time comes, if it does.  If it doesn't, then you may want to choose a different path.  I hope there are some nurses on here who can give you good advice.

If you choose to quit, that doesn't mean that you can never return to nursing school if things change for you in the future.  Quitting is not forever.
If going to school is this emotionally damaging to you, then its not worth it. 

There's something wrong with you that has nothing to do with being a nurse or your teacher. You're probably clinically depressed. There are some very good, short-term medications that kick-start your brain into producing the right hormones. Go see a doctor and get some treatment. You don't have to be miserable. 

Yes, get on at McDonald's and start saying would you like fries with that.