This is actually my first post so here it goes. I was a nursing student a little over 2 years ago and I took time off after my first semester due to some family situations and because I was stressed out. It just wasn't a good situation. I have come to regret my decision because the same script keeps playing over and over in my head, "you could be a nurse right now". Truth be told, I know I needed the time off because I have made many positive changes in my life and I think I will be a more dedicated nursing student, but I can't help beating myself up and feeling like a "loser" because I feel like I am taking steps backwards.
Did anyone else take time off from nursing school and finally go back to finish? I suppose I need to words of encouragement...it doesn't help that today is my birthday and I'm feeling like I should have accomplished more than I have. Sorry, if this is a downer post, but I am normally an upbeat and happy person. Thanks for listening.
I started in an ADN program right out of high school in 1977, quit in 1978 one day, joined the Navy the next day, got married in 1980, had a couple of kids along the way, returned to school in 1990, became an LPN in 1992, an RN in 1994, a BSN in 2004 and (hopefully) an MSN in 2005. Yes, I do look back a little with regrets that I could have been done much sooner. However, I also look that I wouldn't be married to same person, have the same wonderful sons or anything else. Hindsight is always 20/20. However, we must look ahead to new opportunties also. Take care...
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I started in an ADN program right out of high school in 1977, quit in 1978 one day, joined the Navy the next day, got married in 1980, had a couple of kids along the way, returned to school in 1990, became an LPN in 1992, an RN in 1994, a BSN in 2004 and (hopefully) an MSN in 2005. Yes, I do look back a little with regrets that I could have been done much sooner. However, I also look that I wouldn't be married to same person, have the same wonderful sons or anything else. Hindsight is always 20/20. However, we must look ahead to new opportunties also. Take care...