my dream job seems impossible to get

[such_sweet_sorrow]

Hi all who will listen!

I have literally made myself sick with anxiety over this. After graduating with a non-nursing degree, I worked for a year and realized that what I really want is to work with women, babies, and children. I want to be a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwife. I am already almost 24 years old and by the time I reached this goal, I would be what - 35? If that young, indeed. But that's not really what concerns me. It seems that everyone I talk to about nursing is wanting to be a NP, so would that mean that by the time I'm done - we'll all have NPs and be staff nurses anyway? Isn't this a valid concern. I want to reach my goal so badly, but it all seems so impossible.

[nursemacel]

Hi all who will listen!

I have literally made myself sick with anxiety over this. After graduating with a non-nursing degree, I worked for a year and realized that what I really want is to work with women, babies, and children. I want to be a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Midwife. I am already almost 24 years old and by the time I reached this goal, I would be what - 35? If that young, indeed. But that's not really what concerns me. It seems that everyone I talk to about nursing is wanting to be a NP, so would that mean that by the time I'm done - we'll all have NPs and be staff nurses anyway? Isn't this a valid concern. I want to reach my goal so badly, but it all seems so impossible.

Im a filipina currently residing in arkansas.Like you,i felt that way too,Im RN in my country but my first job here in USA was a dietary aide.I didn't ashamed about that in fact,i am very proud because i've tested my self on how versatile i am.But to make a story short i was transferred to nursing department and working as a CNA.Even the company knows that i am a nurse in my country they still suggested that i should take a certified nursing examination in order for me to work as CNA.Fortunately i did took the exam and passed it.Now i am working for more than 1 year as a CNA and preparing to take a step to take my NCLEX-RN exam.

Life in foreign country isn't easy.You need to adjust,you will become a strong person.A independent woman which you will find your self more stronger than you think of.

I would say in your situation,in education there is no adult nor young.If you are courage to pursue what are your dreams are,reach it make it come true.You might face a lot of trials but think that it is only a challenge for you how much you are dedicated in your goal.

GOd bless to you and GOD may guide you