How I now know it's my calling...

[3rdgenRN2B]

I was all set this semester to keep chipping away at my pre-reqs for nursing school when, at the last minute, I changed my classes. I thought maybe I might want to explore other options before settling in. I registered for a business class, a women's lit class...

I went to my business professor inquiring about possible careers in the business world. He asked me who had been my advisor and I explained that I didn't have one, I was my own advisor. He in turn told me that one of his jobs at the community college was to advise returning adults and that he would be happy to look over my records and devise a plan of action to get my graduated and onto something solid, even a bachelors degree. I was so excited that I would have new opportunities...

He called me yesterday while I was at work. He explained that although he hadn't worked out my plan he had looked at my math/science grades as well as my GPA and wondered if I'd be interested in the nursing program because I seemed like a good candidate, could get a scholorship, yadda yadda...

So, I'll be finishing up these two classes this semester. Afterall, knowledge is power and I'm sure they're both very useful class. But come the spring I'll be back to pre-reqs. I'm just so amazed. I've prayed and prayed for a sign as to what I should do. I've always felt drawn to nursing but I thought perhaps it was just because my mother was one, I never really knew if it was my "calling". Now, I have no doubt. God works in mysterious ways, doesn't he?

Thanks for reading. Just had to share....

[Deeks0]

I was 16 years old and at my afterschool job...An old man had fainted and gashed his head on a glass display. His wife got hysterical and I had to take charge. I called 911 follow all the instructions and help him and calmed his wife within the time the paramedics came. They came back to the store to thank me. It was the best feeling in the world.

At 17 my cousin/best friend got in a terrible car accident and broke her back. She ended up in ICU for two weeks, and I stayed with her for at least a week straight. I got to know many of the nurses and I got to see the hecticness of the ICU. I was postive that this was my calling. No doubts about it. I went to college and entered as a communication major...why?? I don't know I changed my mind a couple times and I am now currently a senior psych major.

I am tackling all my pre-reqs right now and next semester. I am in the process of applying to an accelerated BSN program, and nothing in the world means more to me than this. However everyday i reach some new roadblock and I am under so much stress. Forget having fun my senior year!! I just really need to catch a break because I know this is my calling and I know that I have the passion and curiousity for the human body and health sciences to be the best at what I want to do.

But as for now I am just struggling with applying...I need some advice from anyone! I need some luck...better yet I need some prayers.