Diving back into the pre-req grind

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Hey all

After an eventful six months during which DH left me for someone else (didn't realize that at the time of course, but its come out that that's the reason) and in the aftermath of that I withdrew from my spring classes, I'm finally back in the pre-nursing fold. Didn't know if I'd make it. Almost changed my major to something doable online. Still don't know how I'll manage AP I next Spring and class on Saturdays, much less how I'll support 11yo DD and myself when I need to quit my fulltime job and do clinicals in a few years, but I can't think of that now.

When even your DD is telling you to follow your dream, ya gotta listen eh? :wakeneo:

So glad to be back. Let the stress and worry begin! :lol2:

Angela

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Angela, best of luck to you. I'm sorry to hear about you and your husband (went through something similar back in 2004 while enrolled), but I am so happy to see that you are moving on and continuing to follow your dream. Best of luck with all of the obstacles that lie ahead...you will make it!!! Stay positive!

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Specializes in ER/Ortho.

Welcome back to all the fun lol. I went through a similar situation, and made it though. Unfortunately, when we have kids with them we just can't shoot them.....can we? This means that he will be around so don't let him side track you in the future....Stay focused.

In the beginning I had no idea how I was going to do it all. I would see a wall way in the future, and say "How am I going to ever be able to do that". Somehow by the time I got to the wall it was either gone or much easier to move than I thought it would be. I finally realized if we had to have everything planned out perfect before we started something we probably wouldn't do to much. Just move forward, and keep moving. If something does get in your way in the future you will be strong enough to move it..... I promise.

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Angela, best of luck to you. I'm sorry to hear about you and your husband (went through something similar back in 2004 while enrolled), but I am so happy to see that you are moving on and continuing to follow your dream. Best of luck with all of the obstacles that lie ahead...you will make it!!! Stay positive!

Thanks for the good thoughts! I'm staying positive ... I'm staying positive ... :monkeydance:

Angela

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Welcome back to all the fun lol. I went through a similar situation, and made it though. Unfortunately, when we have kids with them we just can't shoot them.....can we? This means that he will be around so don't let him side track you in the future....Stay focused.

Yeah really .. it would be so much easier if they would just disappear from your life after leaving you for that proverbial younger/prettier/blonder/better bodied/better everything other woman.

In the beginning I had no idea how I was going to do it all. I would see a wall way in the future, and say "How am I going to ever be able to do that". Somehow by the time I got to the wall it was either gone or much easier to move than I thought it would be. I finally realized if we had to have everything planned out perfect before we started something we probably wouldn't do to much. Just move forward, and keep moving. If something does get in your way in the future you will be strong enough to move it..... I promise.

That's exactly where I am, trying to plan everything out so perfectly. But I'm learning those plans rarely turn out so we just have to keep adjusting. I will, however, hold you to your promise! :lol2:

Angela

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Specializes in ER/Ortho.

I also wanted to remind you that everything happens for a reason.....quit saying "yeah right".

We are going to be hot, well paid, smart, upwardly mobile nurses. Did you really want his sorry behind weighing you down.....NO

Your going to get your degree and find you some hot, rich, and very romantic doctor.

In 10 years he will show up with his not so pretty anymore, saggy breasted,dimwitted ex topless dancer. And you will still be stunning from living the good life with your handsome dr by your side.

You got to live for something....lol

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Best of luck, girl! I think it's safe to say that most of us will be stressing with you!

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Welcome Back Angela,

You can do it and you will make it through too! You and your daughter sound like a strong team just like me and my boys. I love coolpeach's future predictions for you and I think it will happen for all of us!

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What doesn't kill us makes us STRONGER. I went through a Blessing like that several years ago. Now I can call it that because I went from being with a Zero to being with my Hero.

Good luck to you and don't worry, they don't make 'em tougher than nursing students....36_1_40.gif

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First off, welcome back!! Second, sorry about your husband, that really stinks. But good for you for picking yourself back up and continuing...

A year ago I stopped taking classes (pre-reqs) to have my daugher. Now, she is 6 months old and I am heading back to school. And, I'll tell you, I do the same thing...I think too far ahead into the future. I've recently realized that that is not now and who knows what changes may take place once I get to that point. I just do what I can, take a couple of classes at a time...concentrate more on what is going on now.

Oh, PS, I too looked into changing my major just so I could do it online. I went as far as to register for a bunch of classes at my CC that were offered online (but didn't really interest me) and then I even enrolled at the University of Phoenix!!! I was impatient and confused but now I'm back in the saddle and working towards my dream...

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