Please no-one slam me for this post. I received my acceptance letter from Maryville WEC and I have seem to be having second thoughts about nursing school. I am ready to have another child and have played the waiting game for school for almost a year. It consumed my life waiting for this letter.
I put a lot of things on hold b/c I did not know if I would get in or not.
I have an okay job right now that makes pretty good money and looking at the salaries of a new nurse I would be taking a pretty good pay cut.
Money isn't everything but lets be honest - it does help.
My concern is that I haven't taken any AP classes in over 10 years. I don't have the money to retake these classes plus I still have one more class before I would be accepted anyways.
I just fear that without the AP knowledge these nursing courses will be too difficult. I don't know that I can re-learn everything in such a short period of time.
I know that school is hard and you don't know everything but I am fearful. It is a lot of money to put out if I don't think I can do it.
I have had the pep talks with my self that I can do anything I put my mind to.
Just having the debate of waiting to have another child or going to school.
Well thank you all for your input and well wishes regardless of my choice.
I have done a lot of soul searching the past few weeks.
I have decided to try for baby # 2 and realized that at this moment in my life that is what is most important to me.
I do one day dream of being a nurse but I can't kid myself right now.
I'm not ready to go back to school. I thought I was but I'm not.
So I sent in my regrets to Maryville today.
So now someone on the waiting list should get the offer soon.
Whomever takes my place in the class of 50 (or how ever many are accepted) I wish you well.
I wish you all well in any endeavor that comes your way.
If things are meant to be in future then this route will come up again and it will be pursued.
But thanks again for not judging me.
You all have been wonderful!
Good luck
I totally understand where you are at. I have dreamt of wanting to go back for my nursing degree for awhile but I also knew that I wanted my family. I now have three children: 6,4, and 2. I know that longing for another child and wanting to complete your family. I wish you much luck and many blessings. There is no judgement from anyone here. We all want what is best for each other I think :). One day you will come back (just like I did) when the time is perfect for your family. God Bless!
BlessedMom
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I totally understand where you are at. I have dreamt of wanting to go back for my nursing degree for awhile but I also knew that I wanted my family. I now have three children: 6,4, and 2. I know that longing for another child and wanting to complete your family. I wish you much luck and many blessings. There is no judgement from anyone here. We all want what is best for each other I think :). One day you will come back (just like I did) when the time is perfect for your family. God Bless!