Just got accepted to nursing school and I'm not excited.

Avill, BSN, RN · Mar 20, 2018

I am a full time school nurse and I wish I could stay home with my 1 year old. Know there are careers out there that work with family life, but don't pay as well as hospital nursing.

With that said, if you are comfortable with not working, I would say wait until your kids are older. You have the rest of you life to work. A career isn't everything. Aaaaand nursing school is very hard and it will be even harder if you aren't even sure if you want to be a nurse.

Of course this is my sole opinion and it is your decision after all.

monkeyshines, ASN · Mar 20, 2018

I can understand not wanting to change your life around too much, or make things uncomfortable. I'm a working mom, but I have been fairly comfortable in my routine for a while now. I have dreamed about going to nursing school for a long time, but never made the move. I had a major life situation crisis last year that, while resolved and fine now, made me realize that I really needed to get off my bum and start working toward this, both for myself and my kid. I'm still doing prereqs for now, and it isn't easy, but I truly believe that bettering myself and my situation will ultimately be the best thing for me and my family.

Dying2nurse · Mar 20, 2018

The only way to really know is to try it. There is no harm in trying it because you may discover that you love nursing. Not everyone goes into nursing knowing they wanted to be a nurse, I didn't. However, I discovered that I loved nursing and I could not see myself doing anything else. I absolutely love it!

andrea3434 · Mar 20, 2018

I was also a SAHM when I started, I am about to graduate. I was very excited to be out of the house, go back to school, and eventually make my own money. Honestly I've loved nursing school and I'm very excited to get a job. I long for the independence it brings.

It's perfectly fine if you decide you want to continue to stay at home! Why spend the money on something you are unsure of?

Neo Soldier, BSN, RN · Mar 21, 2018

I have been a stay at home mom for almost 10 years. It's somewhat intimidating because I have gotten used to being home and being there for my kids. I much rather stay home now. I've always wanted to be a nurse, but now I'm not excited.
Any advice?

It's okay to be a little anxious and intimidated. You've been a stay at home mom for 10 years and becoming a nursing student is such a different life changing experience so it's okay to be scared. Of course I don't know the full story so I can't say you should or shouldn't go. You should explore your fears and figure out what it is that's making you so anxious so much so that you are deciding to forego the journey. I wouldn't necessarily ask you to give up your spot for someone else either. You are just as deserving. I think you should talk to someone in the field, most especially a parent who had kids before going into the program. How did they cope? what study strategies did they use? Don't give up your spot just yet.

Fear is good. It means you're taking a risk.

Have Nurse, ADN, RN · Mar 22, 2018

If your heart isn't in it, don't do it.

6strings81 · Mar 25, 2018

I'm still waiting for my decision letter, but I am currently experiencing some anxiety as well. Being a stay at home dad for the last few years, I've been with my sons (3yr and 1yr), for their entire lives. I took most of my classes online or at night, so I've never been away from them for a long period of time. I know all of this will change soon, and while I know it's for a good reason, doesn't mean that I'm not sad about it. Change is difficult, but it's life. If this has always been your goal, you owe it to yourself to see it through. Once you start, I'm sure everything will adjust and you will find a new "normal." Don't beat yourself up about not being excited, everyone reacts differently to situations. Just wanted to let you know you aren't the only one! Good luck!

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Mar 26, 2018

Think of it as kind of securing your financial future for yourself, and your kids, just in case (not to be morbid) your husband were to die unexpectedly or divorce happened.

Don't just think of the right now, think of the future, and get it done!

Annie

PriPri · Mar 27, 2018

If it's really your dream, you should give it a shot!

JTravelsTheWorld, RN · Mar 27, 2018

It just sounds like you just might be nervous about making a big change, which is making you doubt your decision to go into nursing. This is normal. You will get through it. It will be hard and nursing school is big unknown for you right now. I suspect that after a couple of months, you will be more confident in your decision to go to school. Give yourself time to adjust and be patient with yourself.

Anytime you decide to make a huge life change, whether it is a new job or going to school, doubt with be there. Why leave your current comfortable situation? Because you have a dream, you want to challenge yourself, and you want to learn. You will be able to help many people with a nursing degree, and help your family. Once your kids are older and are more independent, you will be happy to have a productive job.

Try to look deep inside yourself and know if this doubt is coming from a place of fear or if you really don't want to work in this profession. Take sometime to reflect. The better you know yourself, the easier it will be to understand your motivations. Just my two cents.