I think Nursing was a mistake

Leonardo Del Toro, RN · May 26, 2010

I wish I never went back to school for nursing. It has made me nearly suicidal for the last 6 years. Now I am studying for the NCLEX. Yeah, like I am going to have total recall of all the info from the last 3 years. I am doing the Kaplan trainers and am doing horrible. I get about 50% right after practicing with over 600 questions. I just can not remember all the info. Additionally, the schooling lasted so long that I have lost all drive to continue. I really no longer care about nursing. When I started school I was so jazzed, but now I feel like the carrot dangled in front of my nose for too long and my passion for the career has faded. I wish I never went for nursing. I doubt I will pass the NCLEX. If I don't pass I predict my drive will fall further. Then I will be stuck with a useless BSN. Wow, I feel like I have made a huge mistake.

There is a reason why you went into nursing, otherwise you would have picked something else. Try to remember it. This is the challenge of your life, there is no walking out because the minute you do there will be another challenge just like it but only more difficult. If you have a good attitude and be positive you can overcome any challenge as long as you keep trying. It's not about being smart or talented, is all about being persistent. The time is now.:redbeathe

caliotter3 · May 26, 2010

At least obtain your nursing license and maintain it so that you have a fallback opportunity if you decide to do something else. If you do this, then the BSN will have been worth at least that much. Do what makes you happy.

Gold2010 · May 26, 2010

Don't give up. as for as I know almost all nursing students or nurses sometime feel like this. Our profession is like this. I do remember when I was getting training. I put my 100% and run run and whatever I can do to help my patients, I show dedication, motivation for whole shift, come early 1hr to work for 12 hrs shift but at the end of end of 12 hrs if any single , small thing happen my co-ordinator or my teacher will ask me then I started crying and said y y God didn't I show dedication motivation and running whole shift yy this mistake happen? y my teacher asked me about that bad point and she did not credit me for good things I did whole shift. I too feel like to quit nursing and do other profession. YOU KNOW WHAT I did. But I don't know again I came to this profession because I know from my heart I am very caring person about others, thinking about others and can't see people crying or hurting.

So don't loose hope. NCLEX is not easy job. its very tuff. But look if others are making sooner or later. We too make it sooner or later. try to do something else at this point. good luck

Gold2010

NowPedsRN · May 27, 2010

I wish I never went back to school for nursing. It has made me nearly suicidal for the last 6 years. Now I am studying for the NCLEX. Yeah, like I am going to have total recall of all the info from the last 3 years. I am doing the Kaplan trainers and am doing horrible. I get about 50% right after practicing with over 600 questions. I just can not remember all the info. Additionally, the schooling lasted so long that I have lost all drive to continue. I really no longer care about nursing. When I started school I was so jazzed, but now I feel like the carrot dangled in front of my nose for too long and my passion for the career has faded. I wish I never went for nursing. I doubt I will pass the NCLEX. If I don't pass I predict my drive will fall further. Then I will be stuck with a useless BSN. Wow, I feel like I have made a huge mistake.

Dont give up. Of course the road leading up to the nclex was a hard one, however no one said that it would be easy either. You choose nursing for a reason and if that reason is still in your heart I think that you should further. I am not sure if you are spiritual person but know that God hears your cry and see's you pain. You will get through this. Think positive and be confident. God loves us all and if nursing is what you chose to do please dont give up. You came to far to throw it all away. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless

+one · May 29, 2010

Being a BSN is not useless, most people go back to school from RN to BSN,

consider yourself lucky since all you have to focus on right now is your test.

IMHO. :) Try to inject positivity in you study habit. If you are tired relax for a few hours.

Do what you like the most. Then focus again. It's all worth it after you finish the test, believe me. :) Good luck!

nucjoe76 · Jul 2, 2010

You are so better off than alot of people in society. You've had an education that most people in this world would trade for and relish. Please keep that in mind. You would not have graduated with a BSN if you didn't have what it takes to succeed as a student and a professional nurse. Believe me, I've had doubts about going further into nursing because the NCLEX RN as well. Even the smartest people in this world would not have passed it on the first try. No matter how much studying you do, the NCLEX RN exam is a test of "faith." The knowledge and content needs to be there at a basic level but after that, it comes down to "an educated guess." Please believe in yourself. When studying for the NCLEX RN, make it fun and keep in mind that learning the material will not only help you but your future patients as well. I myself try to build "things" into smaller pieces because it builds my confidence. Try to go to the Random FACT Throwing forum and get all the mnemonics and easy ways to remember stuff and start from there. Trust me, as you build and remember all those mnemonics, things start to get easier and your base knowledge starts to build. You will in turn start answering more questions right. The key is to make sure to understand the rationale on what something is? Does this or that make sense? You will know what I mean. Please check out this site...copy and paste it: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/anyoone-up-random-308584.html. Believe it, people who are smart only act smart but inside, they're like everyone else. Please rise up and BUST THE TOWER!

dumb · Jul 2, 2010

I understand what you mean. Since I got into nursing, it has been one hell of a roller-coaster ride. So many challeges to face, so many struggles...But ye have to hangin there.. keep the faith and look at the brighter side of things. they say what doesnt kill you makes you stronger. :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

One thing I got out of all the strugles though ....are the wonderful people Ive met along the way. That for me is priceless. :p

I wish you well. :up: :up:

ohyeah · Jul 2, 2010

I passed w/ 76 questions

USRN2Be · Jul 2, 2010

:ancong!:

See! All you have to do is believe in yourself and you will make it. so happy for you! :)

SICU_Murse · Jul 2, 2010

I passed w/ 76 questions

Congrats!! You have accomplished so much! I will be testing next week and also feel overwhelmed by the thoughts of taking the NCLEX-RN. But I am keeping in the front of my mind that...

1. The majority of people pass the NCLEX on the first try.

2. There is a reason I was successful in school (graduated with a 3.2 GPA and didnt REALLY struggle), if I can do that I can certainly conquer the NCLEX.

3. Positivity...negative thoughts bring me down, and although Im worried about passing I am using that stress in a positive way.

Best of luck in your future endeavors...

caliotter3 · Jul 2, 2010

:ancong!: