Fears

Thanks for your quick response Jules. That is what I was hoping as the prereq's I think I could take one or two at a time which would make them easier to handle. The mistake thing is obviously more of a concern, but I understand what you are saying. If I focus in school to know the material well, I would imagine that confidence would come from that and time on the job, right? I don't know what your take on prayer is, but I guess this is where I also ask for guidance so as to make sure I am making the right decision. Thanks so much for your feedback.

We have all made mistakes. We would not be human if we didn't. We learn from them, and become better nurses. Explore a few cirriculums, spend a few hours "shadowing" nurses in different hospitals - this may help. It's a great profession.

Thanks Ann. I have attended an anatomy lab as that will be one of the prereq's i will have to take - wanted to make sure I could handle the class and the need to deal with the less pleasant parts of being in the medical field. I seemed to be ok. My next step is to go with a friend or two to shadow them at work for a day. I agree that this would be a big help in determining whether its something I would like to pursue. It sounds like there are so many avenues a nurse can take which I never realized before. Although it will not be easy, it does seem like a field I would enjoy while also being able to give back. :)