So I did it. The dream that is. I got into a nursing program. I liked the school and I told them I was going. I'm suppose to start a BSN program at Caylor School of Nursing in Harrogate TN in TWO WEEKS.
BUT here's the thing. I've always always always wanted to learn Spanish. It's on my bucket list. If I go to nursing school now I'm going to be bogged down by student loans. I'm worried that I'll never actually accomplish my dream of learning Spanish. That and I'm from California I feel like it would help when coming back if I had a Spanish back ground? Maybe? Or am I just making excuses?!
But at the same time I know how hard it is to get into nursing school!!! And this seems like a really good program. Am i being dumb by not going? I only have a year before one of my prereqs expire.
Why do you want to be a nurse? This is my question because most people are thrilled when they get accepted. They don't wonder about learning a foreign language. I suspect, you do not really want to be a nurse. You just chose something that you thought would give you job security and good money. Now you are burned out from the amount of work it takes. The program itself is much harder than the prereqs. What is it you want to do with your life? What do you see yourself doing that would make you happy? Do not spend the money on something you are not going to like. Live your life for you, you only get one and it's a short one!
I'd say go for being a nurse but from what I'm reading, you are having doubts and have an interest in Spanish. If you burnt out from the pre-reqs, you may need to come to terms with yourself to either A) give yourself a break from schooling B) Continue on to Nursing School and learn Spanish on your free time or C) Rethink Nursing and go for a Spanish-related degree instead.
Just from your post, you seem so more passionate about Spanish than Nursing to me.
If you really knew you wanted to be a nurse, you would know how crazy you sound for seriously thinking about choosing Spanish over nursing... That's not a bad thing though! Just think about it.
You can go to your local library and check out the Rosetta Stone package for Spanish...and it's FREE! Problem solved.
And the fact that you're even considering NOT accepting your seat in the nursing program because of a bucket list item makes me cringe internally. Sorry if I sound harsh, but there are so many students who would love to accept a seat in a program. Don't look a gift-horse in the mouth!
Hi there,Please accept your spot! Spanish can definitely be learned on the side. Someone mentioned Duolingo and its a fun app for learning. Aside from the Spanish learning, nursing is what you want right? If it is, keep moving forth in your education.
I think you should really think about whether or not you want to go to nursing school anymore. Not very many people would suddenly be conflicted on whether or not they want to go. Nursing school isn't going to be any easier than the pre-reqs.
I say go with spanish... because even the fact that you are doubting nursing school whatsoever (especially to learn a foreign language) is a red flag!! You have to KNOW you want to be a nurse. Good luck!
I say go with spanish... because even the fact that you are doubting nursing school whatsoever (especially to learn a foreign language) is a red flag!! You have to KNOW you want to be a nurse. Good luck!
I absolutely agree. There was no question in my mind when I was accepted. Someone could have offered me a new car not to go to school and I would have turned it down in a second.
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Bubbly26, BSN, RN
307 Posts
Go to nursing school.