I am a Failure!

[giggles66]

Hello, Fellow Members.

I fee like such a failure I really want to become an RN, but it does not look like its going to happen. I struggle alot academically and I have had to withdraw from courses several times due to the fact I have a hard time academically as a result I have been placed on financial Aide Probation 1 because of it . There is alot of cirumstances in my life that are causing me so such problems academically. I think that I am going to try for LPN because there is a mixture of class and clinicals and the program is only for 18 months. Even though I want to become an RN really bad I think that I need to realize that it may not be in the cards for me and that I may need to try for LPN. I have wanted to become a nurse for several years now so I don't want to totally give up on my dream of becomiing a nurse because I strongly believe that I could do it, but not at the level that I am looking at. I lwould like to know has any one out there heard of these two books. The Nurse Entrance Test by Educational Resourses , Inc. or Nursing School and Allied Health Entrance Examinations by Arco. These are the two books that were suggested to me to study by. What do you think? Do you have any other suggestions or input? I am hoping to take the LPN Pre-Admission test eitiher on September or October 2003 and the class begins January 2004. Do you think that I am giving myself enough time to study for the exam? Are there any free online Pre-Nursing Exams that I can study for? Where should I go to look for scholarships, grants to assist me in paying for the course. I am sorry this post was so long I just had to vent. you may email me [email protected]

[sjoe]

66 writes: "What do you think? "

I think I would go to a nearby community college, complete their career testing program, and THEN think about what kind of future plans you want to make.

[ucandoit]

Hey there, Keep your head up and NEVER let go of your dream. I graduated from LPN school in 2000 and now I am only 3 quarters away from RN graduation. I can honestly say that my LPN was a huge asset to me!!!! I found alot of RN being review. So dont think you have to stop at the LPN level...Keep going!!!! Also, try getting some of the general ed. courses out of the way while you wait for school to start. Believe me...it will be a huge relief if your load is lightened.-Tara

P.S.** PLease don't quit just yet, nursing is a calling. I honestly believe that we are all called to do this and if God calls you to it, he will pull you through!! You don't have to be a 4.0 graduate to be considered a nurse. Just try to meet your programs requirements and pass the boards.

Here is a riddle for ya!!

Q:What do you call a nursing student who graduates with a C?

A: A Nurse(after they pass boards)

Q: What do you call the student who graduates with an A?

A: A nurse(after they pass boards):) :)

So the moral to this story is...Don't allow yourself to be defined by the grades you recieve. You are who you are because you earn it.(No matter your grade or GPA)

Good luck, and hold on to your dream... and make it a reality!!!

[ucandoit]

OH, and I forgot...Shelleybelle, I love your signature! And I so agree with your comment! LPN school about killed me. But that which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger!

[SKM-NURSIEPOOH, BSN, RN]

don't ever give up!

cheers :wink2: !

moe

oy ...since when has the imagine feature been turned off?

[barefootlady, ADN, RN]

Giggles, you are not a failure, it may take you a little longer to finally realize your dream but that is ok. Give yourself the gift of realizing the dream one step at a time. I was a LPN before going on to be an RN. I loved it. You will find that a lot of what you learn in the LPN class just helps prepare you for RN. Good luck in the future, just don't give up on yur dream.

[featherzRN, MSN]

I was an LPN (LVN here) first due to financial problems (was only 18 at the time) and I never regretted it. Don't regret getting my RN a bit later, but I would have been happy staying an LVN as well. So no worries!!

Heather