Just so worried things aren't going to work out.....

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Specializes in CNA.

I have been told I might be starting my pre-nursing classes at a local hospital RN program in May. I should be happy, but I'm scared to death. My DF's hours have been cut at his job and he might not even have a job after April. I was prepared mentally for school and then this happens. Then, I read an article stating there wasn't a nursing shortage and jobs are hard to find. I've given up hope for ever having a successful future fulfilling my passion. Sorry for all my venting :(

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Specializes in Cardiac, Med-Surg, ICU.

Sorry to hear about your DF's employment issues. That is always stressful.

My advice to you would be to go to school, if you possibly can. The need for RNs is projected to keep increasing, as older RNs retire.

Difficulty in getting a nursing job varies by region. Nothing says you have to stay where you are. I can guarantee that you will find an RN job some place. The LPN job market is a bit more problematic, in many areas there is a relative surplus and due to scope of practice, many hospitals aren't hiring them. I've even heard of LPNs having problems securing a job at nursing homes, particularly new grads. That's not to say that I also haven't heard of RNs having issues as well. Again, it's regional and I'm sure the economy isn't helping.

If nursing is your calling, don't give up.

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If this is your dream you will find a way !!!! This is what I plan to do; I am just starting college this spring at 40yrs. I have a business ,and my husband never gets overtime at work anymore so things will be tight. I plan on working until I get into NS then i will sell my business, then get a private school loan to pay my part of the bills until I guaduate from NS. I hate that I will be paying back a loan when I finish ,but think of it this way ,how much does a new car cost that will need to be replace in a few years ,education will last a lifetime! I hope you find a way to!!!!!:candy:

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

true, in many places there is no shortage but it mostly pertains to new graduate nurses (rns included). however, i would not allow that to scare me off from going to nursing school. if your first job is not in the hospital (the place where it may be harder to work when you graduate), as one poster mentioned, you can stay with your current employer. i have friends who just graduated with me from a rn program who will be working for their current employers as rns. they may have had ideas to be whatever type of nurse (ob, icu, etc.), but given that the competition is stiff now to land any job at my hospital and their finances are tight, working somewhere is better then nowhere. also, rn jobs are plentifyul in ltc and home health (many places take new grads).

by the way, if your local hospitals has a nurse extern program, try to land a job doing it while going to nursing school. becoming a nurse extern assists to imporve your nursing skills as well as provides a better opportunity for you to have a new grad rn job at the hospital. most hospitals give preferences to their nurse externs (that is how i landed my job on the floor i wanted). gl!

-new grad

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Pull yourself together and be strong girl. You are going to worry yourself right out of a great career, not to mention the opportunity to give a little bit of yourself to others. So stop cryin' the blues :cry:and make a commitment to self and keep on moving. There will always be obstacles in life.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I'm not sure what its like in your area but here DC/Balto. the jobs are still plentiful. Most of my classmates continued woking while in NS so that is an option. I hope your DF (what does that stand for?) is looking for a new job NOW! Definitely find a way to make this work.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care.

Follow your heart. If you want to be a nurse, then run with it. I start nursing school in March, and my DB's job is "rocky". It is possible their company will collapse a few months after I begin classes. For the first 2 semesters, we'll probably be fine. But, the last two may be a bit more difficult. We'll figure it out then, but it may result in me taking out more student loans to cover living expenses. I figure in the worst case scenario, I could find a friend or family member to let me stay with them while I finish my classes, and my BF can find a job elsewhere. Regardless, I can't really think of anything getting in the way of me following my goal of nursing. In the end, I'll be able to have a greater income, and contribute more to the household. Some plans may even include me supporting us while _he_ goes back to school.

Don't worry about everything now. Just focus on your goal of becoming a nurse. You may struggle a bit, but live cheap (eat lots of beans). It may be tough keeping the finances together, but sacrifices are often made to fulfil dreams.

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:D Hi there! I'm with you! My husband owns his own business and it's down alot due to economy so I started rethinking of going to nursing school next year due to that, as my income will drop alot! And even though, from time to time, I still have doubts, I think the best thing is what everyone else is telling you here - to go for it no matter what. I think you will regret it if you don't. Good Luck to you!
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