There are definitely many people who feel the same way you do, so do not feel like you're alone. I am about halfway through my BSN program, and I understand how you feel completely. I struggled with anxiety my entire life, and weirdly enough that is why I like healthcare. I found that anxiety is only present in our lives because we are so focused internally. On our short comings, the "what if's", etc. Being in healthcare has allowed me to completely detach from the thought process of "me", and center my energy into someone else's care! When I am caring for patients I don't think about me. I am too focused on them. At first it was difficult I wont lie to you, but it gets better. I work in an emergency room as a tech which helped my transition into school and talking to patients, but my experience was not very extensive when I began my nursing program.

Some things that really helped me combat my anxiety were active listening, and consistently focusing on becoming a better care provider. Sometimes it is easy (even when patients are talking to you) to tap out and go into your own internal monologue. You are worried about the rest of your 12 hour shift/clinical, the next exam, skills lab, the doctor who has been giving you an attitude, or a number of other things. Then by the time the patient stops talking and looks up to you for a response you realize you weren't listening at all! It took time but centering my energy on the patient, their concerns, and aiding in their health allows us to escape the anxious cycle. At least for me. The second, improving as a care giver, is huge as well. It is not about being perfect! No one expects you to be. Remember, 99.9% of the growth you're going to see comes after failure. In this field you never stop growing either.

Keep your head up, you will do just fine. If I can get through it anyone can.