Just need a little motivaton

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I am 24 years old. I have 1 child and I HAVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. Its hard out here and I don't see any other way out. I just feel like I've wasted so much time and for me it makes it harder for me to start back going to school. I don't know if I'm embarrassed scared or what kind of emotions are running around in my head. I am alone and I just need some positive motivation ( and a very smart study buddy...lol). Mothers, how do you find time for work school husband and kids? Should I get my asn first or go straight for bsn? What school? How long? I'm already stressed for money time patients. It rediculous. Is this normal....lol

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Hi there, I can relate to your post. I was 27 years old, married for seven years, and had a four year old and a one year old at home when I decided to go to school for nursing. I had never attended college before and was told by my high school advisor that I "wasn't college material". I was very nervous about attending school and heard from so many that nursing school was exceptionally difficult, many doubted my abilities to succeed. My mom watched my kids for me while I went to class. I went part-time while doing my pre-req's and it took me over two years to complete them. During my last term of pre-req's I found out that I had mono and that I actually had it for at least three months. I was taking A&P II, microbiology, and pathophysiology and struggled greatly to keep up. I managed to get A's in all three classes in spite of being so sick. The day before finals, my husband had told me he wanted a divorce (for reasons that had nothing to do w/school- he is an addict). I talked to my instructors and they gave me an extra day to take my exams. Since then, I got a divorce, found an amazing man, got remarried and also got accepted into nursing school with a 3.9 GPA (even though I "wasn't college material"). Both of my daughters are in school now (kindergarten & 1st grade) and I am officially a full time nursing student. My husband, my kids. and my parents are my biggest cheerleaders and supporters. Nursing school is overwhelming but their excitement and love for me and what I'm doing for not only us but to help other people feel better is what makes it possible. It took me four years to get from the very beginning to my acceptance into clinicals. I do not regret one single moment. I know that all of the trials I experienced before only prepared me that much more for what lies ahead of me. In 18 months I will be graduating! It is not easy, there will be bumps along the way. But it is not the obstacles that keep you from your dreams, how you react to those obstacles is what is going to determine your success. You can do this! Regardless of what you do, school or no school, the next four years will pass. Make this time worthwhile and get an education. You will not regret getting an education but you will regret not getting one. This is what my mom said to me when I was first starting out, taking basic math concepts and English 101. If becoming a nurse is something you really want to do, then don't let the unknown scare you! You'll figure it out with your family as it comes to you. :)

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Thank you so much for that. Its such an amazing testimony. Congratulations!!!!!! I know you can't wait to graduate. I wish I could say I only have 18 monthes left lol. I'm gonna go for it for sure! Im anxious to start because I feel like I've been standing still for so long but at the same time I get the BG's thinking about it

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Thank you so much for that. Its such an amazing testimony. Congratulations!!!!!! I know you can't wait to graduate. I wish I could say I only have 18 monthes left lol. I'm gonna go for it for sure! Im anxious to start because I feel like I've been standing still for so long but at the same time I get the BG's thinking about it

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Thank you so much for that. Its such an amazing testimony. Congratulations!!!!!! I know you can't wait to graduate. I wish I could say I only have 18 monthes left lol. I'm gonna go for it for sure! Im anxious to start because I feel like I've been standing still for so long but at the same time I get the BG's thinking about it

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You are doing great! For some, it takes 20+ years for them to make the decision that you are making. And that is completely fine! You will meet lots of people in the same situation you are in and lots of people who are in completely different situations. They are all making it work and you will, too! Good luck, stay strong and focused, and don't let go of your dream. You will thank yourself later and so will your little one. Life is an amazing thing and this is only the beginning!

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Having the realization that you need to go back to school is the first step!

I have found everyone on this site to be super helpful as well as being great motivators!

Stay strong and keep your child as your number one motivation, you will reach your goal in no time!

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I know how you feel! But like the other poster said you on the right direction for deciding to go back.. Nothing in this world is easy and if you want something bad then you go for it.! Your family is your motivation so when you come across a bump in the road remember who you doing it for. Wish you the best!

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