Feeling discouraged...

[mnolasco]

These past few weeks I've been feeling very discouraged... I'm sooo passionate about becoming a nurse, however I feel like I won't make it. A little background about me: I'm 21 years old, have a 5 month old baby, my husband is currently in the military and is getting out in December. I started college in the spring if 2013 but because I did so poorly my first year I took a semester off to get myself together. I then moved to Texas because of the military and so I got the chance to start fresh. I failed one of my classes and got 2 C's. I don't know if it was due to me having to adjust to living with my new husband, after living with parents my whole life, and having moved to a completely different state 1500 miles away from home. Anyways all this time has passed and I should've been graduating this May with a Bachelor's like everyone else from my class. Instead I fell behind... I haven't taken A&P or microbiology because I don't want to do poor in those classes. All my other prereqs I've gotten As in. And this move in December has got my anxiety off the charts. We're moving back home and we need to find jobs, I need to transfer, etc. I'm so overwhelmed. I just feel like I'm falling behind and like I'll never be able to finish prereqs. And even when I do, I feel like I won't get accepted or I won't make it through... Any advice??? Should I consider changing my major??? I've tried but I just can't find anything else that I like and I feel so close yet so far to achieving my dream. Sorry about babbling on.

I'm trying to get into an ADN program if that matters. I was originally pursuing a BSN but now with the baby, the community college is much closer to home.

[LPNtoRNin2016OH, LPN]

I have three kids and started my pre-reqs for nursing school 3 years ago, I actually gave birth to my third last year right before finals! I also worked full time for two years of this. I have a 4.0. BUT let me tell you, I am 28 now so 25-26 when I started, I would not have been ready at 21 to do this. I was a terrible HS student and it took me until now to have laser focus. I also had my first baby at 21 and I was way too overwhelmed with the newness of motherhood to devote my mind to school. I suffered from severe PPD after the birth of my third child last winter and it's a miracle I made it through my classes. School is that much harder with kids.

Maybe it's just not time yet? Or you could do one class at a time? Many of my pre-reqs have been online. I also extended my pre-req time an extra year because of the PPD. I have finished my all my pre-reqs, co-reqs, and BSN pre reqs before I have even started the ADN program. This will allow me to ONLY focus on my nursing classes when I start in July. This could be a beneficial way for you to go, that way its less pressure?

My husband has been my ultimate supporter through this and many times a single dad while I am away at class every evening. It should also be a lot easier for you when your husband gets out of the services and is there to help you??

[cvg.kathy]

I liked all of the other comments. Like I tell my 9 year old, if you allow the negative comments to prevail in your head, you will never achieve your goal. My friend did poorly in a&p and then switched to respiratory therapy. There are many alternatives once you get into the medical field. Tomorrow, get yourself enrolled in A&P and get the ball rolling. With one class underway you will have time to work part time. As you work, bring your flashcards with you and study when you get the chance. You can do this! Don't give up! Your grade is not determined by your intelligence it is determined by your perseverance. Trust me, I know. I have a master's in education and a lot of experience as a student as I return to school for nursing myself.