Need advice

[Roxana Betancourt]

"A Year of Hard Work, A Moment of Uncertainty"

Last year, I made the decision to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. I enrolled in nursing school with excitement, ready to take on the challenge. Over the past year, it hasn't been easy—there were tough classes, long hours, and moments where I questioned if I could keep going. The teaching methods weren't always the best, but I pushed through, determined to succeed.

Now, as I near the end of my journey, I'm facing a major roadblock. Before we can officially complete the program, we have to pass a nursing exam. So far, our class of 15 has taken it three times. Only one person passed on the second attempt. The first and third times? No one. Not a single one of us. It's frustrating and confusing because it makes me wonder—did we not get the level of knowledge we needed? Are we just not ready?

The school has postponed the next test for a month to give us more time to study. If we don't pass, we'll get two more months. But after that... if we still don't make it, it's over. No more chances. Everything I worked for, everything I planned for, will be gone.

I honestly thought that by January, I'd be done. By February, I'd have my license and be starting my career as a nurse. But now it's March, and I'm feeling lost. Anxious. Sleepless. I don't know if I should keep going or if nursing is even the right path for me anymore.

If you've been through something similar or have any advice, I'd love to hear your thoughts. This journey has been harder than I ever expected, and I just need some clarity right now.