workinghardforit

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1. About to leave nursing school

   workinghardforit replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

   I know what you mean. However, I am so happy with my decision and I know the right job exists for me and it's not in nursing. I found out last month that I was accepted into the COTA program and I think it will be so much better suited to my needs ...

2. About to leave nursing school

   workinghardforit replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

   Hi again. I went ahead and withdrew from the nursing program. You would think I would feel like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders, but I just really felt sad and disappointed. Quitting anything just goes against my grain, but now, 2 wks lat...

3. About to leave nursing school

   workinghardforit replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

   THank you all for your well thought out replies. I appreciate all your viewpoints. I had a long (and tearful) talk with my instructor and the Department Chair about my misgivings. I think that the poster who implied that perhaps I am afraid definit...

4. About to leave nursing school

   workinghardforit posted a topic in General Students

   Hi. I'm about to quit nursing school. It's my 2nd semester of an ADN program. I had a 4.0 on my pre-reqs, and I worked so hard first semester and got a B+. I felt so much anxiety toward the end of the semester, and when we started clinicals, I kep...

5. I think nursing isn't for me.

   workinghardforit replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

   Thanks to both, and llg, I think you hit it when you said that it might be the learner role that I don't like. I do like meeting and interacting with the patients, and caring for them, however, I sometimes feel nervous and flustered about doing thin...

6. I think nursing isn't for me.

   workinghardforit posted a topic in General Students

   Hi. I am hoping someone can share their thoughts on my situation. I am 45 and in ADN program. I have a BA in English and I went back for nursing because I want to re-enter the workforce after being a Stay-at-home mom for 16 years. Nursing always ...