Anyone ever feel like giving up?

parris · Sep 11, 2008

I love your quote "I've had the struggles in my life for a reason, to show me what i am really meant to do". I have been trying to say this exact thing in my essay that I have been writing, but I could never get it to sound right without babbling on.

Good luck to you!

Lilme04 · Sep 11, 2008

I totally feel the same way! For one of the schools I'll be applying to, it will also be #5 (Are you applying to Sierra college by any chance? Maybe we know each other and can "cry" on each others' shoulders!). Last semester, after I got three rejection letters, I actually had a bout of mild depression. My prereqs have been done for two years, I'm sick of going to 'regular' school, and can't wait for nursing school to begin. I think our determination can only make us stronger. WE've put so much time and effort into it, it would be terrible to quit now. I am getting older (42 now), but it's making me wiser:D, I hope!

Let's hang in there and keep our fingers crossed for Spring 2009. Keep in touch!

I guess I am just needing to whine and I know someone on this forum has to understand. I have been applying for two years to schools in my area. I am on a waitlist for one school and the rest are all lottery system. At what point do I say "maybe this is not meant to happen''.......??? I do want this so bad but at times it seems like it will never happen. Anyone out there waited longer than two years? This will be my fifth application process in September. I feel so pathetic. Everyone says it will happen when its meant to happen......
Sorry for blubbering........I think my hubby is sick of listening.......

CardioNRS~DAWN · Sep 11, 2008

I'm going through those same emotions. But I'm a true believer that anything that is worth having is worth fighting for. So you hang in there and continue to perserver, don't quit before the blessing. It might be at that very moment you choose to throw in the towel, things began to turn around.

Stay strong :wshgrt:

Star29 · Sep 11, 2008

this is sooo true....hey you know what even for me this thread has made me feel better, its good to know that i'm not the only one in this struggle thanks everyone!! I have a quick question i am new to this site and i was wondering if there was a way to add people to like a list of friends..? Also I was thinking about setting up a new thread just for emotional support...what does everyone think? I mean there has got to be more of us out there....

Christina:heartbeat

APUalyssa* · Sep 11, 2008

yeah i have felt the way you do. i was going to apply to a CC and then found out that i couldn't start the program until 2010 because of the waitlist and getting into prerequisite classes. i know its going to be hard and its going to be tiring and challenging; but soon you will find the right school. dont give up! keep your head up and strong like I did you will find something.

as as someone had previously stated above, since there is a shortage of RNs and such, that means that everyone is trying to be one just because the occupation is in need. they are doing it for the wrong reasons. real people like you who have the kind of passion are trying their best to get off the waitlist and become your dream. i know right now it doesnt seem much, but soon you will get in and complete your goal.

best of luck :nurse: