b average , but doubting self.

[onfireforGod]

I just want some blunt feedback from people who have been in nursing school.

I love the academic side, and enjoy making a difference in clinical but I can't keep up w the stress. What are my options of a different career path that can involve helping people with less stress?! Should I try to tough thru the remaining four semesters?

I must add that I have a mental health history that meds are working ok but not ideal. That adds a great deal to my struggle. I also have a very ill mother that I am the constant caretaker of.

Advice appreciated!!!

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

You are the only one who can decide if nursing school it worth it for you. It's a stressful education, and it doesn't get easier as you get into your more advanced courses and clinicals. It's also a stressful profession in general. I don't know you, but I'd say it's likely that you could complete nursing school with enough effort, but whether it's something that you would enjoy in the end, I cannot say.

There are lots of ways to define stress. Almost every career is stressful in some way. I'm not familiar with the rigor of other career paths, but here are some other helping professions that you might consider:

Dietician/nutritionist, social worker, teacher, counselor/psychologist, home health aide, EMT, dental technician.

Best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue.

[FLmed]

You are the only one who can decide if nursing school it worth it for you. It's a stressful education, and it doesn't get easier as you get into your more advanced courses and clinicals. It's also a stressful profession in general. I don't know you, but I'd say it's likely that you could complete nursing school with enough effort, but whether it's something that you would enjoy in the end, I cannot say.

There are lots of ways to define stress. Almost every career is stressful in some way. I'm not familiar with the rigor of other career paths, but here are some other helping professions that you might consider:

Dietician/nutritionist, social worker, teacher, counselor/psychologist, home health aide, EMT, dental technician.

Best of luck in whatever you decide to pursue.

Ashley, well said!! I don't have much more to add because Ashley said everything eloquently. Good luck to you!! You have to really search deep within yourself, and if you continue, you'll have to dig deep! This career has to be something that you want really bad.

[hodgieRN]

You should also try talking to an academic advisor. They might be able to give you info on future career choices.