What can you do with a nursing degree besides nursing?

[Elidrc]

Hey guys

I'm writing because I've failed NCLEX 3 times. I studied my butt off for hours and seeing another fail is disheartening. I've gotten to the point where I'm so used to failing that I don't see myself passing at all. So, I don't plan on taking it again. Part of me is thinking that maybe I wasnt meant to pass. For the most part, the reason why I did nursing school in the first place was to make my parents happy. They are both nurses, so they expected me to be one as well. I've gotten into arguments with them about how nursing is not my passion at all. I just wanted to prove to myself that I can do it and I did by passing nursing school. Now, I'm stuck with a dilemma.

What can I do with a BSN other than nursing? Has there been anyone who got a nursing degree, but never utilized it and rather did a different career path? Is it worth it retaking the exam?

[caliotter3]

One time when I could not get a job as a nurse, I joined the cattle call wound around the employment dept. building for interviews for a new box chain grocery store. The man who interviewed me did not act too pleased that I was a nurse not working as a nurse. He said he would put me down for the flower department instead of night shift stocker like I wanted. Needless to say I wasn't hired. All reactions to my nursing license, nursing education, and unemployed status have been negative when I tried to find work that was not nursing.

[gcupid]

You should try taking the test again (as many times as it is allowed) with the hopes of passing and obtaining your license. You may never decide to practice as a nurse but think of getting your license as the same as taking another test to graduate. If you made it through nursing school, you should be able to pass that test. Airway, breathing, circulation...

[kimmy_wacky]

Hey guys

I'm writing because I've failed NCLEX 3 times. I studied my butt off for hours and seeing another fail is disheartening. I've gotten to the point where I'm so used to failing that I don't see myself passing at all. So, I don't plan on taking it again. Part of me is thinking that maybe I wasnt meant to pass. For the most part, the reason why I did nursing school in the first place was to make my parents happy. They are both nurses, so they expected me to be one as well. I've gotten into arguments with them about how nursing is not my passion at all. I just wanted to prove to myself that I can do it and I did by passing nursing school. Now, I'm stuck with a dilemma.

What can I do with a BSN other than nursing? Has there been anyone who got a nursing degree, but never utilized it and rather did a different career path? Is it worth it retaking the exam?

Hello. I'm just wondering what are you doing now?

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Hello. I'm just wondering what are you doing now?

If you look at the OP's posting history, you will see that he/she made this one post and hasn't been seen since. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a response!