Changing careers but discouraged by a failed student

[Cartman1532]

I have recently been accepted into an Accelerated BSN program. I am male and have worked in the Auto Industry as a Org Development Manager--However, my brothers Girlfriend who removed herself from an ADN program because she could not take the "Pressure" has been trying to discourage me from going into Nursing for the past year--She said the she could not piture me as a nurse because I am Male!--I was wondering if any of you were discouraged from entering Nursing by other people because you were male--and if so--how you dealt with it. My first instinct is to tell my brothers Girlfriend to buzz off! but I know that would not be productive. ANy advice would be welcome--Thanks

John

[suanna]

My best friend ( a nurse) told me she not only didn't think I should go into nursing because I was male- she didn't think men made good nurses, but that aside she didn't think I was nurse material. My father never could bring himself to say the "N" word- I was his son who worked with the doctors at *** hospital. He once asked how long I had to be a nurse before I got to be a doctor?! (a very long time). I myself had doubts about how I would be precieved as a man in nursing- but that was 23yrs ago. Nursing isn't an easy profession and nursing school is a very tough path, but if you have realistically looked at nursing and still find it something you want to pursue, only your opinion counts, (and the accetpance review committee of your chosen school).

[vballmanrn]

Question is: Do you want to be a nurse? If you can whole heartedly say "Yes!", then become a nurse. Do not let people with negative thoughts sway you from what you want to be. I had an ex-girlfriend say that I was stupid and would never make it through nursing school. It's quite comical actually. When we dated she tended bar and became a stripper. Anyways, I used that negativeness as motivation to be the best nursing student I could be. I received many complements from patients and their families, was a member and officer in my universities honor society, received the only nursing excellence award our school gives out, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and passed the NCLEX-RN in my first try with 75 questions. Hmmm....I guess she motivated me.

[cjcsoon2bnp, MSN, RN, NP]

Question is: Do you want to be a nurse? If you can whole heartedly say "Yes!", then become a nurse. Do not let people with negative thoughts sway you from what you want to be. I had an ex-girlfriend say that I was stupid and would never make it through nursing school. It's quite comical actually. When we dated she tended bar and became a stripper. Anyways, I used that negativeness as motivation to be the best nursing student I could be. I received many complements from patients and their families, was a member and officer in my universities honor society, received the only nursing excellence award our school gives out, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and passed the NCLEX-RN in my first try with 75 questions. Hmmm....I guess she motivated me.

Dude you must have been real stupid to graduate with honors and pass the NCLEX on the first try. Your girl was right, sure everyone can graduate college and become an RN but not everyone can strip and tend bar for a living... haha

!Chris

[ADPIE10]

It's very painful for students that have not completed the nursing program when they perceive personal failure. You'll have to determine for yourself if the words you hear is sage counsel or bitter commentary. As a nurse, you're interpretation of a patient's comments will be a critical skill.