I was asked If I really want to be a nurse.

[cinja]

I had a meeting about my low C's (75%) in class with my instructor and she asked me point blank "do I want to be a nurse." I almost said no, I wanted to be an MD or lawyer but just remained stoic. Mind you now I am half way thru an accelerated BSN program and currently the class I am struggling with is Maternity. Maternity clinicals suck at my school, males can't do any checks, just V/S and soda runs, I guess it could be looked at as a blessing. I did admit to her I felt out of place due to clinical feeling very disjointed with me having to find a female student to do my checks. I guess she used that against me in her analysis of how I am doing in class. She also taught me in foundations and I had made a B and she told me that I hadn't tried very hard in either of her classes and she knew I was smarter than what I had shown her. She is right, I have been doubting about if I want this. I no longer have the desire I had when I first started this journey which includes pre-reqs and the program I am in now. I feel I have way too much invested to stop now, I guess I just need to find a gear and get through this. I just needed to vent and if anyone wants to give any wisdom I am all ears. For the record I am in my mid 30's and a retired US Marshal.

[kampswas]

All through nursing school I wasnt sure if it was what I wanted, alot of people feel that way, Keep at it despite your feelings in the end You will be glad you did. If not you can always sell RX or medical supplies or teach. lol IT is a degree that is always respected no matter where you go.

[Deano49]

I have been a RN for 12 years and what I can tell all you guys is this. When you become a licensed nurse, you become an equal, although not yet experienced, an equal. The educator's are temporary in your life, good or bad, it will one day be over. This field is so unlimited, the sky is the limit. I have worked ER, Trauma, Home Health, Youth commission, was the DON for a hospital for a number of years. I have settled in as a Dialysis RN, and I do enjoy it very much. As for as OB is concerned, it is over rated, LOL...It was my hardest rotation as well, but all things come to an end....Head up, Chest out, New attitude tomorrow, and see the finish line....Any questions, advice, just ask.... Deano49, 49 years young.....LOL...Have a great day...Merry Christmas...