I am still young, 25, but need some stories of encouragment. I have a 2 yo son and am due with my 2nd little one in December. I am registered for fall classes at my local college and will continue to take my pre-req's until I am done. I always kick myself in the butt though for not getting right in after high school graduation and taking my classes seriously; I was definately a slacker and can't afford to be that anymore. I have always wanted to be a nurse and can't imagine myself anywhere else.
So I am curious to know the stories, as I am sure they will be encouraging, at what age did you decide to start taking classes to become an RN? Did you have children? etc.
I'm 25 as well. Single, no kids. I went to university after high school and came out with a few too many good stories and not much else except a low GPA [studying sociology, with a few health-related courses]. Worked with non-profits for a couple of years after and realized it wasn't for me-- something was missing.
My mother is a nurse and my father was a medical researcher. I guess I was born into the medical world, just took a while to realize it. I wanted to do my own thing, but it didn't really lead me anywhere. Interesting to note that after I receive my RN, I already have plans for further education, something I lacked after my first stint with undergrad education. Finding your passion is eye-opening, for sure.
I finished pre-reqs this spring and am waiting to here back from ADN programs. I applied to two BSN programs and was not accepted to either most likely due to my not-so-stellar previous academic venture. I was bummed, but even more determined to do this regardless if I have to take a detour.
42!! And I am not the oldest in my class! Have 3 kids that are incredibly involved in my church 35 miles from home; we travel there 3 times/week! Also have part-time job and a husband who is a fireman, so you know how often he is not home... Trust me, if I can do it, anyone can do it! It just takes ORGANIZATION!!!!
I am still young, 25, but need some stories of encouragment. I have a 2 yo son and am due with my 2nd little one in December. I am registered for fall classes at my local college and will continue to take my pre-req's until I am done. I always kick myself in the butt though for not getting right in after high school graduation and taking my classes seriously; I was definately a slacker and can't afford to be that anymore. I have always wanted to be a nurse and can't imagine myself anywhere else.
So I am curious to know the stories, as I am sure they will be encouraging, at what age did you decide to start taking classes to become an RN? Did you have children? etc.
Thank you.
I wanted to go for most of my life, with a few side trips (one in the medical field)
took 16 yrs to do prereqs and went to school at 46. KEEP going, if you want it you will get there. Cannot believe I haev been a nurse for six years now, and I am not burnt out as are some of the older nurses where I work.
I decided on nursing when I was in my second year of college. I was married at 18, had 3 kids and life got in the way of my career dreams. Nursing decided on me at 52 and I am beginning Nursing Block III in a month. I will be 56 when I graduate. I got a nurse fellows scholarship that paid for all my books and tuition and pretty much a job guarantee at the end of the day. Never give up on your dreams; they can come true!:monkeydance:
Same for me, I am 24 years old and I was definately a slacker in the pass. I changed my major three times and was just totally not focused on the real world. I love people and making them feel better is a passion. I start nursing school this summer and I am more focused than I have ever been before. I am doing whatever it takes to reach my goals including finding a job as a HHA and getting my CNA license. I am trying to get all of the experience I can get. I have a 4 year old, a 1 year old, and one on the way. I love my children and they are the ones who motivate me and keep me going. The medical field will be here forever and the opportunities are endless. If you love people and love to make people ferel better this is definatlely a job for you. I hate that I messed up so bad in the past and it took me so long to realize that nursing was my calling. But there is know time to dwell on the past, this is the present and I am working towards a great future.
I will be 43 in July and I have just finished my first year of nursing school. I have raised 4 daughters (19, 20, 23, 25) and have a 10 year old son still at home. I wish I would have gone sooner, only so that I could have given them more of the luxuries in life. Oh well, my grandchildren (have 1 and 1 on the way) will enjoy a grandma that can take them to nice places AND fix their boo-boo's :)
I'll be 55 years young in October:yeah:and am finishing my A&PII class this summer so I can just do my nursing courses starting in the Fall! I have wanted to be a nurse since I was abut 12. Life, unfortunately, kept getting in my way. Now that my boys are grown (20 & 22), I'm doing this for me. My husband gets a little fustrated at the time it takes, but understands that once I graduate and get a job, he can slow down and possible retire! It's never too late to follow your heart!
I was 21 when I started thinking about being a nurse, and 23 when I started my BSN program -- after several years of doubting myself and my ability to even get into a nursing school. I'm graduating in May!! :)
I started college at 41! There are many reasons how I ended up there then: no money, no transportation, no motivation when I got out of high school. Later I was a military wife: moved around a lot. Then I was a mother: still am, but got over that as a reason. My point is, there will always be hurdles. You have to want it and have the support to do it. I did it all with student loans (responsibly!) and a helpful family. It actually wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but there were others who really struggled. Be realistic and flexible. You might not see every one of your kids' events, but you won't once you're working either. Good luck.
and get a job, he can slow down and possible retire! It's never too late to follow your heart!
tine14
16 Posts
I'm 25 as well. Single, no kids. I went to university after high school and came out with a few too many good stories and not much else except a low GPA [studying sociology, with a few health-related courses]. Worked with non-profits for a couple of years after and realized it wasn't for me-- something was missing.
My mother is a nurse and my father was a medical researcher. I guess I was born into the medical world, just took a while to realize it. I wanted to do my own thing, but it didn't really lead me anywhere. Interesting to note that after I receive my RN, I already have plans for further education, something I lacked after my first stint with undergrad education. Finding your passion is eye-opening, for sure.
I finished pre-reqs this spring and am waiting to here back from ADN programs. I applied to two BSN programs and was not accepted to either most likely due to my not-so-stellar previous academic venture. I was bummed, but even more determined to do this regardless if I have to take a detour.
Motivation is a powerful thing. Go for it!