how do you know if your cut out for nursing?

[pixiestudent2]

im currently at a community college doing my pre-reqs for nursing. i have been reading these forumns for a few months now and sometimes i just get so lost and have no idea what you guys are talking about in "nursing language" like when you say medical terms like "coded" or when your talking with codes and everything. should i have some prior knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations before i start school?

[MissTrina]

Just because you feel lost and you don't know the terms doesn't mean you aren't cut out to be a nurse. No one knows these terms until they get into nursing classes, a health care facility, read a book, etc. Like others said, take a medical terminology course. Google abbreviations and terms and print out a list and look at it. Make flash cards if you really want to spend the extra time. Get your CNA and get a job in a hospital or nursing home, that will prepare you like nothing else will. Watch Dr tv shows in your spare time, they get some of the lingo right You aren't expected to know this stuff before you start school, its okay. It will come in time.

[goalNP]

Trust me I wonder that myself (thats why I clicked on the post). But learning about it through school helps, I think. Its only a matter of time before its common knowledge :). Also, any field you go to will require knowledge, dedication, and sacrifice. I find that at least nursing is a lot more rewarding, IMHO.