I am currently an LPN. I will start clinicals in the summer. I have to give up my current full time job as of May. I am a secretary. (YEA()( I hate this job. I have always wanted to be a nurse.
Sometimes it feels like i will never be able to make it to the point of being an RN> Did anyone out there feel this way when they were going thru nursing school? I want to get some experience as an LPN and then go back to get my RN. . .
What kept you all motivated? I am not a quitter and I am getting all A'S in school right now. I was always discouraged my whole life to keep going after your dreams, but I am SO determined to do this and I am . . .Just was wandering if anyone else ever felt this way - - Like it is a LONG road????
I too am over 40. I procrastinated for years before going back to school, always waiting for the right time.
We had some unfortunate financial losses last year so fortunately or unfortunately I qualified for a lot of assistance.
I chose a Catholic college that tends to have more non-traditional students and I'm getting a religious perspective also.
I guess I still struggle with wondering if I should have just gone for the quickest way via associate degree. I hear stories from students in those programs about weeding people out and how tough the instructors can be. I guess that is their job though, to make sure that only the best get through.
Thank You so much to all of you. This definately will help me to continue to grow stronger. I just wish I could graduate tomorrow, but all of you know it is not that easy!
I love Nursing School and I will make it. By the examples of some of you, we all have our hardships, but we can definately persevere. It just takes alot of hard work! But like all of you said it is worth it when you get into the field!
I give alot of credit to my fiance'. He has supported me so well. He keeps encouraging to do more. His is my big tower of strength!
Im glad that you feel better about your program now and you are lucky to have a supportive fiance
I have two younger sisters (in their 30's) that are RN's, one is a DON at a Nursing Home ( I think they are still called that) maybe Elder care facility, not sure. My other sister does traveling nursing for an agency, she lives in Ohio and has worked all over the Eastern part of the US. I have 5 sisters total.
They both went through LPN programs first then achieved the RN later.
I love this board and I have learned so much from the replies on all the subjects ! A lot of widom and experience can be found on this site, we are not alone !!!
Mkue
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Karen, what a story that is so inspirational !
I too am over 40. I procrastinated for years before going back to school, always waiting for the right time.
We had some unfortunate financial losses last year so fortunately or unfortunately I qualified for a lot of assistance.
I chose a Catholic college that tends to have more non-traditional students and I'm getting a religious perspective also.
I guess I still struggle with wondering if I should have just gone for the quickest way via associate degree. I hear stories from students in those programs about weeding people out and how tough the instructors can be. I guess that is their job though, to make sure that only the best get through.
mkue