Going back to nursing school

♑ Capricorn ♑ · Jan 27, 2012

Last semester, I finished my 1st semester of clinicals and did pretty well. At the end of break, I decided to leave my nursing classes. I'm only doing gen eds right now. I thought I wanted to transfer to become something else. The more I think about it, the more I realize that nursing is the only thing I want to do and have ever felt passionate about. Has anyone else gone through a situation like this? I'm almost not upset that I took the semester off because it has really given me time to think about my career. I just felt like I was too young just out of high school to make such a huge decision.

I'd find something else. You left for a reason. And, the fact that you aren't upset about leaving nursing school, but are actually relieved, says alot. Just my two cents.

BigMama3 · Jan 27, 2012

I went back to school originally for rad tech and along the way thanks to many personal experiences decided nursing was for me.

Many of the nurses I work with now, went back later on (so many varying degrees!) to become a nurse.

The nice thing about nursing is there are so many options. If you continue in this field then you can do so many other health related jobs.

I would try and go back for nursing...but look at it as a career one in which you can do anything from!

Good luck!

tas026 · Jan 28, 2012

Capricorn,

I'm thinking you're right. I think I just keep feeling nostalgic because I just think about my clinical experiences. In the 15 weeks on the clinical floor, I was lucky enough to NEVER have a terrible experience with a patient. All of my patients were lovely and seemed to just want to talk to me. I keep forgetting that the reason I left the career is because I realized that I want them ALL to be like that, and I know I won't be able to handle all of the other patients that come through my door. I'm staying in healthcare, but choosing a different path! Thank you!

Easgaskins · Feb 11, 2012

sometimes you just need a break to put things into perspective. go to nursing school while you are young. i am 32 now, and have been a c.n.a. for 12 years and am now going back for my bsn. i have two little children now, and wish i had done this right out of high school. i haven't used algebra in 15 years, and learning it again wasn't that easy. it is much easier to do with fresh information. there are many parts to the nursing profession, if you go through the schooling, you can choose where you want to go if things are not what you expected. when i saw that they have rn's on cruiseships, in resorts, dr. offices, hospitals, and all over the place, i was astounded by the choices that i could use my career choice towards. go for it, the only failing is not trying for that which you have a passion.