I'm a college student right now, majoring in Psychology. There is no nursing major here, so I'm kind of stuck with whether I should continue with my psych major or transfer to nursing school instead.
But besides all that technical stuff, I'm doubting whether I want to be a nurse. I mean, I definitely want to be a nurse. I just don't know if I can handle it.
My personality seems outwardly perfect for nursing, because I like to help people and listen to them. I'm sympathetic and compassionate. I don't freak out about wounds or blood or anything like that. But the thing is that I do get irritated with people sometimes, especially when I feel like they are using me or not appreciating what I do for them. I don't mean like I want them to shower me with gifts for all my fantastic work, but if they just use me everytime they need something and never say at least a simple thank you. I know that nurses may go through this with some people. I do admit that I am not infinitely patient and angelic. I don't show this anger or frustration outwardly but I keep it inside, until I get home, or talk to my friends.
I also have a major problem with women telling me what to do. Don't ask me why. I don't mind if a male asks me to do something but if a female tells me to do something, or bosses me around, or acts like she is better than me in any way, I get really irritated. So I'm thinking that this will be a problem when a female doctor tells me to do something...
And the problem that affects me as of this point is that I am NOT good at math or science. I am really good at English and history, and everyday I question why I am trying to be a nurse when nursing has nothing to do with language or history.
I don't know. In my heart, I know that nursing is my calling, but then I list out all these things and I think that maybe I shouldn't pursue this. I know this was a LONG post, but I'm really confused right now.
Is there anyone else that is going through this or knows what I'm talking about? Is there anyone that is doubting their career choice?
Should I just go for my dream, even though there is a possibility for failure?
Thanks for any advice, I really do appreciate it.
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