Losing interest in nursing major

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I have been wanting to be a nurse for a couple years now. But I keep losing interest in it. I was in a microbiology class and mathematic statistics class for prerequisites but I don't find either of them interesting.

I don't find science interesting at all, and I know that is a big part in nursing.

My question is: Some of you going or have gone and become a nurse, did you find your pre-req classes interesting? And willing to want to learn and get there and actually retain the information that they tell you?

I am thinking about switching my major to Criminal Justice, and going for a probation officer position.

I have almost all the pre-reqs except for about five classes for the criminal justice transfer to get a degree, and there isn't any science but two less complex science class requirements.

I also feel that the nursing schools are harder to get into, and that my grades won't make it in, and that I'll be on a waiting list for a long time.

The pay looks great for nursing, but I don't know if I have it in my to take on these science classes, and anatomy classes. I have been out of highschool for four years but I can't keep my concentration on nursing. I almost feel like I am burned out on trying to get there.

Just looking for some advice or comments.

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Specializes in ED.

I think it's up to you to decide what you are interested in, but I know for me I was not very interested in science courses, in fact, I avoided them all together before needing them. I know some of my classmates loved science, but just goes to show how different nurses are and can be, and the variety of fields you can go it. BUT, don't do it for the money, do it because you're interested in it, that's the only advice I can give

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Specializes in Ortho, Case Management, blabla.

If you're getting burned out just taking the pre-reqs, just wait till you get there.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Dunno if liking science will make any difference, so don't worry. For myself, I loved all my sciences classes. Honestly, I am looking forward to taking physics/chemistry on my own.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

I LOVED A&P and micro. Chem, not so much..

but A&P is why I switched from dental hygiene to nursing.. loved the whole body and how it works together, plus it was a challenge!

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I LOVED A&P and micro. Chem, not so much..

but A&P is why I switched from dental hygiene to nursing.. loved the whole body and how it works together, plus it was a challenge!

See, I find no interest in the human body. Which may be a big sign to get out now.

When I was pregnant I was all into learning about fetal development, birthing, defects, etc. etc. But of course I was pregnant too and just about every expecting mother does that.

I almost feel as if another persons life and health on my hands is way too much responsibility.

I applied for a job as a CNA at the local hospital, and had an interview. I was to call back with my clinical instructors name but am not now that my boyfriend is moving to first shift and the hospital only had second shift availabilities. But on top of that I was going to be a CNA on the surgical unit or intermediate care, and monitor heart monitors and bath people that have come out of surgery or watch over patients with cardiac problems.

I felt overwhelmed from the interview.

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Why did you even decide on nursing? if you have no interest in the human body, this might not be the profession for you.

If you are doing it just for the pay, you are probably going to be a very unhappy person.

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Based on the two posts you made in this thread, I'd have to say I have no idea why you'd go into nursing. If the workings of the human body don't hold much interest for you, you are not likely to enjoy nursing. While the pre-requs don't mean much as to whether or not you'd enjoy nursing, your other statements indicate you probably won't.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Don't continue with nursing. The prerequisites are much less stressful than the actual nursing courses, and if you have no interest in the human body, you'll be very unhappy in a nursing program. Not to mention on the job.

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See, I find no interest in the human body. Which may be a big sign to get out now.

When I was pregnant I was all into learning about fetal development, birthing, defects, etc. etc. But of course I was pregnant too and just about every expecting mother does that.

I almost feel as if another persons life and health on my hands is way too much responsibility.

I applied for a job as a CNA at the local hospital, and had an interview. I was to call back with my clinical instructors name but am not now that my boyfriend is moving to first shift and the hospital only had second shift availabilities. But on top of that I was going to be a CNA on the surgical unit or intermediate care, and monitor heart monitors and bath people that have come out of surgery or watch over patients with cardiac problems.

I felt overwhelmed from the interview.

At least your honest and are discovering it now. On a side note being a probation officer isn't easy either and you do have other people's lives in your hands. PO's are always the first to be blamed if a parolee doesn't check in on time or if you're late submitting the paperwork to a supervisor and judge and they go out and kill someone. PO's are under incredible stress and scrutiny in many areas and they have to work w/many different agencies in order to get a parole violator picked up. I'm not trying to deter you but that job is no easier then nursing on a legal level.

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I admire that you are checking out nursing by working as a CNA and being honest about your interest before you get into nursing school. There's so many career options-we each have our unique talents and interests.

The problem I see, nursing and health care in this "down" economy appear stable, so there's a huge interest. While we obviously work to earn money and have security, this is a wrong reason for going into nursing, truly. The economy issues will pass, but if someone invests thousands of dollars and immeasurable amounts of time into a career they don't enjoy, they're going to be bitter. I now see some majorly bitter nurses during my clinicals, and it's not pretty. At first, I get angry that these types of nurses negatively affect so many people (especially the students who genuinely want to be nurses), but underneath it all, it's very sad. Anyway, you're very wise to be thinking as you are, with honesty, as there's nothing wrong with not wanting to be a nurse.

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what you learn in your microbiology class is very different - if not at all the same - from what you learn in nursing. also, nursing entails basic math. with that said, your math statistics will never be used again after you complete the course. you should do whatever floats your boat and will make you happy, and what ever makes the most sense. although RNs make good money compared to most careers, you have to work for your money. the other day i worked 13 hours straight. i had no time to pee, no time to eat, my legs were hurting me, and i believe i had only sat down for a total of about 10 minutes. i think when you factor THAT in, we're actually underpaid.

However, there are many different options in nursing and you'll be able to work in almost any city in the country and have job security. i think that's pretty cool, especially considering the economy. if you wanted to combine both, you could always work as an RN in a prison.

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