First of I want to say this post is wonderful and I want to thank everyone for being a counselor, a shoulder to lean on, and a therapist. I have sort of a dilemma myself and I'm trying not to let it bother me. I'll give a little background about myself; school was never my strong point, when I was in high school I took all the easy classes to graduate, back in 1986. Forward to 1994 I wanted to go to college, so I applied but because I didn't take the SAT Test, I had to learn and practice everything all on my own. I pass but barley, the school accepted me but I had to take remedial classes. I eventually dropped out because I had no idea about how to study or take notes, plus I was married and going through some emotional problems. Forward again to 2002 I went to a vocational school in Georgia; it was pretty easy I got a diploma in Medical Billing. Please stay with me I'm getting to the point. Now jump ahead to 2009 where I'm currently in school for Information technology. Online school is a lot of work but not a lot of studying or note taking that's pretty much up to you if you want to retain the information, plus the tests are open book. But don't get me wrong it's still a lot of work I have to write 4 essays a week with some research. As of now all I need is AP and Microbiology for the ASD nursing program. I have already been accepted to the University but now I have to take the TEAS test.
My dilemma is I'm not scared anymore about test or school like I use to be, I know my weakness, one being math. But when I read the last post of the girl that said he failed nursing school and for the first time in a long time I got scared. See I work at night and I will have to continue to work because its just me and my Son. My fear is that if I get accepted to nursing school, how will I find the time to read all the assignments plus take good notes and study. I will admit I'm not that great at studying although I've done it before and passed also I get great tips from my son and friends. I don't want to get into nursing school then get kicked out so I was thinking that maybe I should just take the TEAS test and once I pass just wait until 2012 since I have at least two year before the test has to be taken again, and just concentrate on my online degree then go to nursing school in 2012 instead of 2011.
I don't know what to do I try to leave it in the lord's hand but I take it back by trying to figure it out for myself. I want to be a nurse that's where my passion is but I don't want to fail either. I know this is a long story and I sorry but I guess I need a little pep talk or reassurance or just someone who understands.
Thanks again
Cookie422
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First of I want to say this post is wonderful and I want to thank everyone for being a counselor, a shoulder to lean on, and a therapist. I have sort of a dilemma myself and I'm trying not to let it bother me. I'll give a little background about myself; school was never my strong point, when I was in high school I took all the easy classes to graduate, back in 1986. Forward to 1994 I wanted to go to college, so I applied but because I didn't take the SAT Test, I had to learn and practice everything all on my own. I pass but barley, the school accepted me but I had to take remedial classes. I eventually dropped out because I had no idea about how to study or take notes, plus I was married and going through some emotional problems. Forward again to 2002 I went to a vocational school in Georgia; it was pretty easy I got a diploma in Medical Billing. Please stay with me I'm getting to the point. Now jump ahead to 2009 where I'm currently in school for Information technology. Online school is a lot of work but not a lot of studying or note taking that's pretty much up to you if you want to retain the information, plus the tests are open book. But don't get me wrong it's still a lot of work I have to write 4 essays a week with some research. As of now all I need is AP and Microbiology for the ASD nursing program. I have already been accepted to the University but now I have to take the TEAS test.
My dilemma is I'm not scared anymore about test or school like I use to be, I know my weakness, one being math. But when I read the last post of the girl that said he failed nursing school and for the first time in a long time I got scared. See I work at night and I will have to continue to work because its just me and my Son. My fear is that if I get accepted to nursing school, how will I find the time to read all the assignments plus take good notes and study. I will admit I'm not that great at studying although I've done it before and passed also I get great tips from my son and friends. I don't want to get into nursing school then get kicked out so I was thinking that maybe I should just take the TEAS test and once I pass just wait until 2012 since I have at least two year before the test has to be taken again, and just concentrate on my online degree then go to nursing school in 2012 instead of 2011.
I don't know what to do I try to leave it in the lord's hand but I take it back by trying to figure it out for myself. I want to be a nurse that's where my passion is but I don't want to fail either. I know this is a long story and I sorry but I guess I need a little pep talk or reassurance or just someone who understands.
Thanks again
Cookie422