Don't give up

[Sarahmb1985]

I was laying here thinking, reflecting on the past couple years and realized that maybe my experiences could help someone. I was in school for years, I started off in the RN program and failed with one semester remaining. From there I bridged to the LPN program and graduated in 2016 and was able to bridge back to the RN which I just finished last month. It was probably the most stressful thing I have ever done in my life and even now it's hard to recover from the impact it has had on my life. I cut back on work for my last semester which put me in financial trouble but paid off since I ended up passing. I know at least a few instructors snub their noses at me because of repeating classes and what not so unfortunately I had no support from them. My parents just didn't understand especially since I was the first one to go to college in my family. When I finish school last month it was the happiest I think I had been in some time but I found my spirits were dampened when it felt like no one else really cared. My younger sister and my dad chose to go to a concealed carry class instead of attending my graduation, there was no party or cake or anything like that. Even my girlfriend couldn't seem to find a way to make it to probably the most important day of my life. It still stings and makes me sad but I am comforted knowing that I didn't do it for any of those people. I did it for myself, for the patients I saw suffering and so I can make a difference. I just wanted to send a message out into the void for those who are struggling, You Are Not Alone and you can do the things even when other people try to bring you down. Never give up, never surrender.

[rnhopeful82, ASN, RN]

Well I say congratulations and well done! It couldn't have been easy, especially without much support but you did it! Hooray!

[maxrand]

I applaud your persistence and internal strength! Nursing school can be tough. Unfortunately, it is easy to run into bias and unfairness from people who should serve as role models, but come off cold and judgmental. You did it for you and for your patients, not for recognition or praise, right? Keep on keeping on.