[shanika1m1]

Hi, I needed to get this out,
I am a senior nursing student. I had a baby during the semester, I ended up withdrawing from the critical care course it was too much. I decided that due to finances and my need to start working that as soon as I had the baby (c-section ) I would go back to class. I took off 2 weeks and resumed classes. It seems I couldn't catch up. I didn't have study time, I felt like a mom, not like a student at all. Once I was in the house I was mom to my 2 boys and wife to my husband not at all the "nursing student". Well the teacher gave me the option to withdraw and I said no, I wanted to fight and try my best. I took my final today and It was not good enough. I have to retake the course and it is not even offered again until next year. I want to quit so badly..But this is the last class !!!I will not give up, this career is meant for me. Everyone I come across gives me such positive feedback, be it teachers, patients.. I know this is for me, and yes I would like to quit... But I will not quit. I am discouraged all my friends are RN's and I am stuck. But I will not quit.. I will not..
Thanks

[danibanani]

No, you will NOT quit. You're going to take this class next year and become and R.N. or L.P.N. to help support your growing family.

Think of this as an opportunity to bond with your new baby. It's a break, that's all.

Quitting is not an option for you when you have one quarter left.

[nurz2be]

Originally Posted by shanika1m1

Hi, I needed to get this out,
I am a senior nursing student. I had a baby during the semester, I ended up withdrawing from the critical care course it was too much. I decided that due to finances and my need to start working that as soon as I had the baby (c-section ) I would go back to class. I took off 2 weeks and resumed classes. It seems I couldn't catch up. I didn't have study time, I felt like a mom, not like a student at all. Once I was in the house I was mom to my 2 boys and wife to my husband not at all the "nursing student". Well the teacher gave me the option to withdraw and I said no, I wanted to fight and try my best. I took my final today and It was not good enough. I have to retake the course and it is not even offered again until next year. I want to quit so badly..But this is the last class !!!I will not give up, this career is meant for me. Everyone I come across gives me such positive feedback, be it teachers, patients.. I know this is for me, and yes I would like to quit... But I will not quit. I am discouraged all my friends are RN's and I am stuck. But I will not quit.. I will not..
Thanks

One thing that is a plus, I am a mom so I realize what you mean, is that your infant, in one year, will be out of the up all night - infancy stage. Your child will be less dependent and demanding on your waking moments. Plus, this will give you time to adjust to being mom and wife. But please, whatever you do, don't give up. Use this time to pocket some extra cash and you should be able to work in a hospital as a nurse tech. Congrats on your new addition.

[deeDawntee]

I am in awe of anyone who can have a baby in the middle of nursing school and fight to keep going!! How did you do it with all the hormones raging and the discomfort??!! You are amazing and this is only a detour in your path to becoming a nurse! Just think how much better it will be a year from now. You will be ready for the NCLEX and your first job! Your new baby will be sleeping better and you will be sleeping better and everything will be calmer...you will do great! Don't let it discourage you!

you can do it!

[GApeach1978]

I just wanted to say, I know exactly how you feel. I had a baby last November. I was right in the middle of my clinicals, thankfully the school I attend let me do my clincials two times a week to finish early because I had to have a c-section. Well, at the end of October I developed Preclampsia and I had to drop. I was extremely upset, but this gave me time to bond with my daughter. And I was able to come back the next semester. I feel this was the best thing for me to do. Once you get behind it is so hard to catch. I have 3 daughters so I know how hard it can be. DONT GIVE UP!!!! It can be done, but if you need to take a break, do it and start fresh next semester. It will get better

[rnmomtobe2010]

You have come so far. Giving up will be unreal. You can do it and allnurses will help. There is so much inspiration here until one can't help but get misty eyed. Keep going. Your heart will melt when you hear your kids say that my mommy is a nurse!! Good luck and stay focused.

[Suesquatch]

Originally Posted by danibanani

No, you will NOT quit. You're going to take this class next year and become and R.N. or L.P.N. to help support your growing family.

Think of this as an opportunity to bond with your new baby. It's a break, that's all.

Quitting is not an option for you when you have one quarter left.

[shanika1m1]

Thanks everyone... I have no words to express how I feel reading your inspirational words. ..... Thank You..

[tanu830]

Originally Posted by shanika1m1

Hi, I needed to get this out,
I am a senior nursing student. I had a baby during the semester, I ended up withdrawing from the critical care course it was too much. I decided that due to finances and my need to start working that as soon as I had the baby (c-section ) I would go back to class. I took off 2 weeks and resumed classes. It seems I couldn't catch up. I didn't have study time, I felt like a mom, not like a student at all. Once I was in the house I was mom to my 2 boys and wife to my husband not at all the "nursing student". Well the teacher gave me the option to withdraw and I said no, I wanted to fight and try my best. I took my final today and It was not good enough. I have to retake the course and it is not even offered again until next year. I want to quit so badly..But this is the last class !!!I will not give up, this career is meant for me. Everyone I come across gives me such positive feedback, be it teachers, patients.. I know this is for me, and yes I would like to quit... But I will not quit. I am discouraged all my friends are RN's and I am stuck. But I will not quit.. I will not..
Thanks

Hi!! just by reading ur thread i KNOW that ur not going to quit.....and u know ur not going to quit.....so keep moving and declare to the world that ur going to do this.....u are already there u just dont know it yet!!.....BRAVO!! I know it cant be easy with children and a family...but definitely not impossible!

[Tweety]

You will not quit. You will pass! You will become an RN.

Hang in there.