leap of faith

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Hi all

I'm a 23 y/o newly single mom giving up job(won't wrk w/sched.) And apartment to live back w/parents go to school f/t. Very nervous and anxious about my decision. I'm doing 1 yr lvn prgrm(starting aug.28) then going to lvn/rn bridge. I know the sacrifice is worth it but I'm very scared!! Please help!

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Specializes in OB.

(((HUGS)))!

About 27 years ago I was right where you are now - newly single mom, back with family,etc. Went through LPN, RN. It hasn't always been easy (understatement of the year) but I've raised my son and several foster sons, bought two houses, put my son through college and am now enjoying the reward of being able to be a travel nurse, seeing the country and doing what I please.

When you get frustrated and depressed just remember that it IS possible and in the long run very rewarding - you can do it!

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Specializes in Brain injury,vent,peds ,geriatrics,home.

Im sure youll do fine,I was scared too when I went to school.I had four kids under 8.Good luck.Im sure youll do well when you put your mind to it.Definetly worth the sacrifice!

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Specializes in telemetry, med-surg and hospice.

You will give your children the gift of understanding what hard work and dedication will get you. It will not be easy there will be times where you will want to quit, but if you have the strength to endure, you will be rewarded. You will feel fulfilled and proud that you have entered the most trustworthy professions there is. The hard work you are about to conquer in the end will be one of the most important gifts you give yourself and your children. Good luck, we are all rooting for you!:)

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Specializes in Med surg, cardiac, case management.
Hi all

I'm a 23 y/o newly single mom giving up job(won't wrk w/sched.) And apartment to live back w/parents go to school f/t. Very nervous and anxious about my decision. I'm doing 1 yr lvn prgrm(starting aug.28) then going to lvn/rn bridge. I know the sacrifice is worth it but I'm very scared!! Please help!

It's all right---it's perfectly normal to be nervous! This is a big change and a major sacrifice, and it requires a lot of courage. To be honest, I don't think most other people could do it! And you're right, it is going to be worth it in the end, no matter how hard it may get.

Things will work out, just don't let your anxieties dominate your thinking. Take it from someone who knows: Most of the time the things you worry about are illusionary or exaggerated!

Find people to talk to, either online or in person. Try practicing meditation or yoga. And fight those negative thoughts before they get hold of you!

You can do it.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Congratulations on your decision! The sacrifice will definately be worth it for you and your child. Best of luck to you.

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You can do it; I've been there, and it's tough as hell.... but you CAN do it !!

:welcome:

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Specializes in NP / USAFR Flight Nurse.

You will be so happy you did. Be strong and good luck!!

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Specializes in FNP, Peds, Epilepsy, Mgt., Occ. Ed.

It will be hard but worth it in the end.

Memorize this phrase and say it as needed:

"This, too, shall pass!"

Best of luck to you!

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Its normal to be scared, but you are doing something that you should be very proud of.

As you can tell by my user name, I am a big believer that sometimes in life , no matter how scared you are you just have to take the leap.

Good luck!

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change is always scary, isn't it?

take comfort in knowing your kids have the security of their grandparents as you trudge through school.

there's going to be a lot of 'firsts' you encounter in nsg school.

and no matter how difficult it becomes, do not lose sight of your vision.

your vision holds a small, flickering light that will only become more luminous as you near completion.

it's time to celebrate new beginnings.

wishing you the best of everything. :balloons:

leslie

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

A person who starts and tries their best can NEVER lose.....only those who never tried at all. You'll have good days, where you feel you really make a difference....and bad, where you wonder how someone can hurt themselves so badly.....You'll have days where you feel you're a horrible mother and days where being MOM is the only thing that keeps you going.....

3 Rules for NS:

1. You always get 3 answers: Yes, No, and This is the "School" way.

2. Find the good RNs and try to keep them on your good side.

3. Hang in there, you can DO THIS!!!!

P.S. Have you looked into any CNA type jobs to work part time or even on a PRN basis? It helps with the skills.....

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