my nano is stuck on repeat. will not shuffle nor will it play songs consecutively. how do i fix this

Hi cemccarty!

I have an article for you that deals with this sort of situation. The article is specifically about when this happens related to using the Nike+ app, but the troubleshooting steps are still relevant. The article can be found here:

iOS: Unable to switch between song-repeat options in iPod/Music application after using Nike+

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3432

If you are still experiencing the issue after following those troubleshooting steps, you may need to follow the link to this website and choose the iPod that looks most like yours so that you can access the troubleshooting assistant to help you further:

Apple - Support - iPod Troubleshooting Assistants

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/

Thanks for being a part of the Apple Support Communities!

Regards,

Braden