Hopeless Future RN

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I'm at a rock and a hard place right now. I'm currently a junior pre-nursing student who is getting no where!!! I've been enrolled in two different schools for my 3 years yet I haven't completed my pre-reqs. The first university I attended has closed their nursing program, so I transferred to a school with a better one. My current school has an estimated 2019 graduation date for me. It's really discouraging but I know I want to be a nurse, that's the only career for me. I'm registered for the next semester here but I'm taking classes I don't need. My advisor isn't much help. My plan is to transfer AGAIN. This time to a community college for an associate's in nursing and then enroll in an associate's to bachelor program. I don't have reliable transportation yet so I'm not sure how this is going to work out. I'm at the point where I want to take a break for a semester to get a better job and a vehicle and try again later but my parents aren't happy with that idea. Any advice out there??

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Specializes in Neurosciences, stepdown, acute rehab, LTC.

Deep breaths. I agree with taking the break , it sounds like you're driven enough so there won't be a motivation issue going back . Get your feet on the ground and a solid plan.. I remember not knowing as well, how I would afford to live or put gas in the car, but it does just happen somehow. Associates degree is a practical solution as long as you get your bachelors eventually. while taking a semester off, I would talk to community colleges and their financial aid offices and start applying ASAP. Maybe even could just take 2 classes you know you'll need just to stay in the game?

ps- ask your parents what they consider a "good idea" without the transportation or job.

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I know it seems overwhelming, I have been trying for the last 10 years to get everything in order and something always came up. I just got accepted in april and every trial and hardship and moment of doubt was completely forgotten.

It took me 10 years and all of it was worth it to be here now. Please don't give up, if you want it this bad you're going to be an amazing nurse!!!

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