so close and so far

[peaceful nurse, RN]

I started my MSN ED Several years ago online at Liberty University. After taking a break from nursing and doing daycare administration, I returned to nursing and later returned to school. I am in the practicum part of my classes. I did something stupid in the last class and was so mad at myself I choose to take another break. That is biting me. I have two classes left- Curriculum development and my advanced practicum, 6 credits and 100 hours of precepting. That is all. I want to finish now. I live in rural Ohio and work full time for as a Head Start Nurse/ health Advocate, so getting time off will be difficult. I have called all over Coshocton County, Hospitals in zanesville, new philadelphia, and Cambridge, ohio to find a preceptor. Doctors offices normally close by five and on the weekends. Columbus and akron are 90 minutes away and I need weekends... Help I need advice... frustrated and annoyed at myself. I should have continued and then I would be graduating right now.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Have you talked to your school about your difficulty? Maybe they'll have some suggestions for you. I am on a break now from my MSN/Nurse Educator program, and I am so glad I am already registered for my next class, because it would be difficult to start again if I weren't! My brain keeps going "You already have one MSN, just stop." Ugh. Best of luck to you!!!

[peaceful nurse, RN]

First my other masters is not in nursing.. it is master of arts in health and wellness. yes I have spoken to my school and they know that i am diligently looking and doing all I can. The problem I have is that I love school and if I could be a full time student permanently... Oh my Gosh i would so be there... I tell people to continue and not take a break unless they are truly motivated to do school because you just won't go back.. I was going to quit but it two classes... and that just frustrates me.