Does lack of motivation means no no to nursing?

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Hey Everyone

I just want to ask for some advice or encouragement if I may? This week is finals week for me and right now I am not even motivated to take them. This whole semester to me was a waste I beleive. I know the material , but I am just not focusing on the work and my grades are showing because of that. I am begining to wonder if my lack of motivation with my studies is telling me that nursing may not be for me. I am a new mom so that may be oneof the reasons , but then there are new moms out there who do what is needed to be done. I am transfering to get my bsn , however I have to finish up my pre-req before I can transfer. The CC I am atending is not as helpful as it should and I feel that this is also another factor . When I go to the biology lab there is never any one there to assist the students because its runned by students so I donteven bother. I hope someone can just share a word of encouragement. Thanks

Nichole

Thanks , I am in a hurry, but being in a hurry is what is messing me up big time . I am rushing to take all these classes and not getting no where . On top of that I havemy son who has my focus I just want to be able to get somewhere.

I think your trying to bite off more then you can chew and getting burned out. Thats ok when its just you involved but right now you have a family too. My advise finish up this semester and take it much slower in the future, there is no shame in taking one class at a time finding a balance that works for everyone will help you out alot.

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I agree with luv. You cannot forget your about baby. Bad advice above. You are first and foremost a mother of a baby. That is your first priority, over anything else. Secondly, we ALL go through these periods of no motivation at some point. That is normal. That does not mean that nursing isn't for you.

I just finished all my pre reqs and started on 4 other classes for a BSN while waiting for acceptance for an ADN. I was registered for 5 classes and had to drop one. I just couldn't keep up with all the work, 4 kids and keeping the family running smoothly. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and reprioritize. I got a real bad case of "summeritis/ schoolitis" this semester and didn't do as good as I should have at the end, and cost myself 2 A's. Oh well, that is what I get for not sticking with it. But I still got accepted into the ADN program starting August, so I have taken the summer off (I was originally registered for 4 more classes) to get a break and my motivation back before NS starts. It is okay to take a break!! Just get back into the groove, do your best and by all means, take care of that baby!!

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The end of the semester was rough. I already knew I was in, so it was difficult to keep my focus on the pre-requisite class I was in, but I was able to maintain my A. It was close though.

Now I am having a hard time getting motivated to do the reading and studying things I had intended on doing. Maybe I just need a few days to recoup.

I havent lost my desire to do this nursing thing though, cause it is all I think about (day and night).

I can imagine with a new baby, it would be completely overwhelming with everything you have going. I could never forget about my baby. I put off school for many years just for that reason, but it doesnt mean you cant do it. You just have to really look at all that is going on and decide for yourself if you can spread yourself that thin. Babies do grow up fast. I cant believe mine is 15. I know I did the best thing in my situation, and I have NO regreats.

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Thank you very much for all the encouragement everyone. I am going to regroup this week and try to figure some things out.

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Thank you very much for all the encouragement everyone. I am going to regroup this week and try to figure some things out.

Another thing, you are so young. You have lots of time. ;)

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Another thing, you are so young. You have lots of time. ;)

I hear that alot, but I dont want to use that as an excuse as to not try atleast. Its just so frustraiting at times .I am so hard on myself at times with the shoulda coulda would have , and should have done this before the baby came , but I am taking one step at a time ,at least I am trying to.;)

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I agree with TexasAngel and Blessed. You are young and your priority one is your son. I waited until my son was 10 before I went back to school, but I am not saying you should wait that long. (I feel a little long in the tooth compared to my classmates) I think you may want to cut back on the class load and give yourself permission to enjoy more time with your son. Don't beat yourself up. You are doing what is right for you and your child. Also you can really concentrate your efforts on getting A's in those classes you do take and nursing schools are so competitive that you don't want to overload and have a negative impact on your GPA.

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I disagree with the people who disagreed with me. Don't forget your priorities here: you have only one shot at doing well on your finals which could ultimately determine your fate in nursing. However, you have many chances to answer to the whims of a child (as my mom tells me, "it never ends"). Keeping focused during this critical time is hard enough without a little baby crawling around your work area and crying. Of course other people will tell you this is not so and the child always comes first. This is politically correct rhetoric that will damage your grades!

And seriously don't you have someone to care for him, maybe a spouse or relative? If not you may have to stick him in a playpen for a while with some toys and a TV dialed to a cartoon channel. Don't worry, he won't remember what you did and he'll be better off in the future because of your pro-activeness :)

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I disagree with the people who disagreed with me. Don't forget your priorities here: you have only one shot at doing well on your finals which could ultimately determine your fate in nursing. However, you have many chances to answer to the whims of a child (as my mom tells me, "it never ends"). Keeping focused during this critical time is hard enough without a little baby crawling around your work area and crying. Of course other people will tell you this is not so and the child always comes first. This is politically correct rhetoric that will damage your grades!

And seriously don't you have someone to care for him, maybe a spouse or relative? If not you may have to stick him in a playpen for a while with some toys and a TV dialed to a cartoon channel. Don't worry, he won't remember what you did and he'll be better off in the future because of your pro-activeness :)

Anyone can be a mother, but it takes love to be a mom. Love does not forget a child, especially a baby. I'm living proof you can get other chances to get your education done.

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i disagree with the people who disagreed with me. don't forget your priorities here: you have only one shot at doing well on your finals which could ultimately determine your fate in nursing. however, you have many chances to answer to the whims of a child (as my mom tells me, "it never ends"). keeping focused during this critical time is hard enough without a little baby crawling around your work area and crying. of course other people will tell you this is not so and the child always comes first. this is politically correct rhetoric that will damage your grades!

and seriously don't you have someone to care for him, maybe a spouse or relative? if not you may have to stick him in a playpen for a while with some toys and a tv dialed to a cartoon channel. don't worry, he won't remember what you did and he'll be better off in the future because of your pro-activeness :)

it is okay to disagree, that is what makes this site so great; there is so many opinions and recommendations. but, alpha is also young, so she hasn't had the time that us "seasoned veterans" have had to raise kids and see what a difference being there for them makes. i did not have my first child until i was 25, and i guarentee you i could not have gone through school and done as well as i did without a lot of stress and tears and struggles. other people can do it just fine, so where there is a will, there is a way. i am just saying that your child is the most important thing in your life right now. i'm sure that almost every mother will agree with me on this- your child is only a baby a short, short time. enjoy him. you will look back a few years from now and regret it if you do not mother him and give him attention now. he needs it. there are too many children who basically have to raise themselves, and they are the ones who tend to get into trouble and raise hell. there is always time to get an eduacation down the road. i am 38 and will start ns in august. i have plenty of time to have a career, and do what i want to do. but my kids will always remember that i was there for them.

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Try to get yourself motivated again. Think about how your life is going to change for the better once you graduate. Know that in this life it takes hard work to get to a place in life where you are comfortable and proud of your life. Think ahead and youll be thinking back on how proud you are of yourself on how you got a degree in such a hardworking field.

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And seriously don't you have someone to care for him, maybe a spouse or relative? If not you may have to stick him in a playpen for a while with some toys and a TV dialed to a cartoon channel. Don't worry, he won't remember what you did and he'll be better off in the future because of your pro-activeness :)

TROLL! Ignore her, no one is this naive.

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