Hi All!!!

I just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone....I'm brand new to this wonderful sight!!!

I have been battling the decision of what to do with my life for the past 10+ years...I've considered teaching, business, paralegal...you name it I've probably considered it. I've managed to drive my family and myself crazy in the mean time. For some unkown reason I decided to pursue the pre-req's for my local community college's nursing program. I left the chemistry final in tears wondering why I had wasted my time and feeling that once again I had made the wrong choice.

The grades are in & I got a B+ as my final grade in chemistry!?! The future is looking brighter again and I am taking A&P 1 in the fall along with child psych and public speaking (am I taking on too much at once?)

My mind was finally calmed when my grandmother called me-she had just heard that I had decided to follow in her and my mother's footsteps in becoming a nurse. It brought tears to my eyes to hear her say that...

Anyhoo...I just wanted to introduce myself and share my litlle story. This sight is very encouraging and I'm delighted to be part of such a community.

The only response I request is regarding my fall schedule---am I taking on too much? I'm planning on taking A&P 1 along with child psych and public speaking ( 10 credits ) and I work 32 hours a week. I was able to do it this semester with chem, gen psych, and my computer class but I don't know what to expect from A&P. Please advise. Thanks so much!!!!:icon_roll

Welcome. You have come to the right place to learn about nursing. I too was scared to death at first. It was like I was being thrusted into a program I had always thought was absolutely NOT for me. I was scared to death of needles, and that for the most part was why I was never going to consider being a nurse. I even think I will be able to work through that. A&P 1 completely gave me the confidence I needed to dig in and keep going.

Best of luck to you.

hello and welcome!