I need advice, help, information. Just something to get my hopes back up.

[amanda081106]

I have wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. My original intent was to become a Registered Nurse, but now I'm not so sure. I've heard horror stories of nursing school and I am utterly terrified of flunking out. I mean, if I do, what are my options then? I would have ruined my GPA, so there goes getting into anything else. Maybe I am just being a complete pessimist, but this will be my third year applying! I'm just a little burnt out, I guess. I remember the first time, I was so excited and so sure of myself. Now I look at myself and wonder what happened.

Anyway, I decided to down grade a little and try for LPN since it seams to be easier to get into. I just keep having all of these negative thoughts. How am I going to find time to study, when there is never any quiet in my house? What if I fail at the one thing I have wanted to do for so long? These what-if's are killing me. I don't think I have the motivation I did at one point and I am sick of school. I have made it a goal to get a college education so I won't quit. I guess I may just need to pick a different career path.

Everyone keeps telling me that I'm still young, I have plenty of time. And sure, I do. The only problem is I have all of my pre-nursing classes completed. If I don't get in, I have to take a whole year off school and I'm not so sure I have the motivation to go back if I do.

I guess what I'm looking for is advice. Any at all is appreciated. And I apologize for such a long post, I think I needed to vent a little more than I realized.

[amanda081106]

It's all pretty confusing. The different types of schools and whether they credits will transfer. I don't exactly love the school I'm at, but it's only 20 minutes from my house, so it's my first choice for Nursing. They aren't helpful and usually can't give you any information about anything. Which they should be able to do, since that is their job. I hope you have a great experience with nursing school and I'm sure you will do great. I'm feeling much more hopeful, myself.

Now, I'm off to another long day of school, but the good thing is, only three days left and I am officially done with my pre-req's! Then to take the TEAS V, that I am not looking forward to, but I can do it. My uncle once quoted to me, "This too shall pass," in an email. When I'm feeling down, I try to remember that nothing I'm feeling will be permanent. There are going to be hard times, but they will pass, and I think that's what keeps us going.

[Christine2009]

THANKS CHRISTINE I NEEDED THAT TOO! LOL I START AT A PRIVATE FOR PROFIT SCHOOL ON THE 27th OF THIS MONTH IT COSTS 27300 AND I WANT TO DO MY BEST IM GLAD YOUR DOING GREAT

iLOVEPURPLE,

My school is also $27K here in CA, but in my OP, is well worth the money. They are not so quick to throw you out if you do not pass a class, they are very structured, and the instructors as well as the staff are all on a first name basis. I love it there and so happy with my decision to go here.

Best of luck to you on your journey.

[TXLVNSTUDENT12]

Yes WE GOIN TO DO IT AND BE SUCCESSFUL! AND CONGRATZ STUDY STUDY STUDY SO YOU DO WELL

[TXLVNSTUDENT12]

Mrs, CHRISTINE MY SISTER JUS FINISHED IN CA ABOUT 5 DAYS AGO AND SAID HER SCHOOLING WAS OVER 30k SMH YES I BELIEVE ITS WORTH THE MONEY BECAUSE THERES NO PRE-REQS AND ITS FAST I START NXT WED N FINISH IN SEPT OF NXT YR BECAUSE IM DOIN PT I HAVE MY KIDS AND STILL NEED TO WORK FT! WEN WILL YOU BE FINISHED?

[Christine2009]

Mrs, CHRISTINE MY SISTER JUS FINISHED IN CA ABOUT 5 DAYS AGO AND SAID HER SCHOOLING WAS OVER 30k SMH YES I BELIEVE ITS WORTH THE MONEY BECAUSE THERES NO PRE-REQS AND ITS FAST I START NXT WED N FINISH IN SEPT OF NXT YR BECAUSE IM DOIN PT I HAVE MY KIDS AND STILL NEED TO WORK FT! WEN WILL YOU BE FINISHED?

I will be done with all my class work on March 30, 2012. Then I need to pass the grad final. They give us a 6 week review for the grad final and then you have 3 chances to pass it. I plan to pass the first try....So, basically I walk the stage in June 2012.

I am going F/T and also work F/T! I do not know how I am doing it, but maintaining a 4.0 GPA! As far as the prereq's go, we did have to do 10 weeks of A&P before starting the core program. You had to get a 75% or higher to get a seat in the core.

Best of luck to you on your program, message me if you need help with anything...