💌 From Student to Nurse: A Letter About How to Study Smart, Stay Human, and Learn Without Burning Out

The NCLEX felt like the finish line.
But now you’re here — on the unit, badge clipped on, learning 24/7 — and the pressure hasn’t stopped.
In fact… it might feel heavier.

Real life shows up: work, shifts, family, sleep deprivation, brain fog. Most of us have been there — spinning wheels, trying to “catch up,” feeling guilty, and watching plans crumble.

Here’s the truth:
You’re not behind. You’re right on time.