[fifi2323]

Hi everybody,

I am hopefully going to be applying for an LPN program for the 2007-2008 school year (I missed this years cutoff by two weeks!) Anyway,as I have 15 months until I start,and I am so nervous. There are so many things I am worried about.

It runs the gamut from how I have no previous medical experience and am panicking about my resume,to how difficult I'm told school is,to how nursing is supposedly the most stressful job you could ever have...and thats if I'll even get in in the first place. And to top it all off I'm now hearing that there is weight discrimination among students,teachers and even patients. I'm not having second thoughts as of yet,and I'm sorry to be so neurotic, Its just that this is a big step for me. I always tend to always think about everything that could go wrong...and drive myself nuts in the process! If anyone could give me any advice to allay my fears I would be so grateful!.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

[Tweety]

It seems like nursing is the most stressful job there is.

There probably is no more weight discrimination in nursing than there is in society at large. Don't let that hold you back. Nurses come in all sizes.

Welcome!

[Georgiagirl09]

I have been told that nursing is a very stressful job but it's worth it in the long run. I have just began my LPN program. I didn't have no previous medical experience either. After taking core classes I wasn't so sure that was what I wanted to do until I went and got my CNA license. I worked at the hospital as a CNA and at first I said, this is not for me but as time went by I began to love my job. I love my patients.

What is so rewarding is when you are in the store and one of your patients, or one of their family members, that you took care of comes up and hugs your neck and says thank you. So many emotions go through you at that time. Trust me it will be worth it!!

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by Georgiagirl09

I have been told that nursing is a very stressful job but it's worth it in the long run. I have just began my LPN program. I didn't have no previous medical experience either. After taking core classes I wasn't so sure that was what I wanted to do until I went and got my CNA license. I worked at the hospital as a CNA and at first I said, this is not for me but as time went by I began to love my job. I love my patients.

What is so rewarding is when you are in the store and one of your patients, or one of their family members, that you took care of comes up and hugs your neck and says thank you. So many emotions go through you at that time. Trust me it will be worth it!!

Welcome

[Thunderwolf]

Welcome!

[DutchgirlRN]

[nurseman-in-blue]

First of all, you are currently planning to enter the greatest career in the world. Yes, it can be difficult to get into nursing school (I know, I had to apply twice to get into the BSN program I am currently in). I got my LPN license last fall and it has been great. There are wonderful opportunities for LPNs. Keep up the hard work. The greatest things in life require the greatest effort.

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[CHASINGMYDREAM22]

I too am new here and extremly full of anxiety!! However, after being out of school for 17 yrs and returning to college to chase my dream of being an R.N., I am finding that it is very rewarding and challenging. My advice to you is hang in there!! It is only a temporary chaos and YOU will get through!!!! Take one day & one assignment at a time, that is all you can do. Keep applying, keep applying, keep applying!!!!!

[akcarmean]

Welcome

If there are any prereqs that you can get out of the way before you start the program I would highly recommend doing that while you are waiting.

The lighter school load you have while in the nursing program the better it will be.

Good luck and take the advice give here. These are some great people with great advice to give.