Going to nursing school is a significant lifestyle change. Your life will drastically shift from having free time to almost no free time at all. Although this may seem intimidating, you are not alone. Your peers can relate to this, and are living through it  which is why it is important to reach out.

Reaching out to your peers is extremely beneficial, as you all are experiencing the same classes, procedures, and work load. Making friends with fellow nursing students can help your education improve when it comes to studying, and you can ultimately build relationships that will last well after you receive your degree.

TodaysNurse strongly encourages nurses to connect with their peers to seek advice, understanding and friendship during one of the most important journeys of a nurse’s life.

They Understand You

If you want to talk to someone who truly understands what you’re going through, you should definitely consider reaching out to other students in your program. Students in your program will completely understand all of the trials and tribulations you are experiencing while obtaining your degree. Odds are, you will be in the same classes with the same people for most of your college career. If that is the case, don’t hesitate to reach out to them, as you can all work together to overcome any obstacle you are facing while trying to get your degree.

There may be rough times ahead, but that doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. Having friends who are going through these challenges with you will help make enduring it and overcoming it that much easier.

Study Groups

After making friends with your nursing student peers, try see if there is an existing study group, or make one with your new friends. Having a study group will help keep you organized, it will help you socialize, and it will help you succeed overall. Study groups can be a huge advantage when going to nursing school, as you are able to learn new study techniques and you will be able to interpret information differently with the help of others.

Moving Forward

Making friends in nursing school will come naturally. You have to remember that you are not alone on this journey, and that those around will definitely understand you. By reaching out to others and letting them know that you are available to provide support, you will receive that support in return. Whether you are studying to be a rn, a nurse practitioner, or another related career, with friends in your nursing program, you will feel less alone, and obstacles will seem easier to overcome with their help. Go that extra length to offer someone a pen or a piece of paper, and don’t hesitate to ask question to someone next to you. These little instances that seem insignificant can help build a relationship with your peers moving forward.

TodaysNurse encourages its’ members and other nurses and nurse students to join the forum to discuss!

What advice can you offer to other nursing students who want to make friends?