Nervous College Student!

Published Dec 19, 2014

5 Posts

Hello everybody!

I am Marissa, I am 20 years old and I started college two semesters ago with my goal to be accepted into my school's nursing program. I am a young wife with no children. My husband and I are both volunteer firefighters. So I was hoping to interact with some nurses as I am having some anxiety about nursing and I was hoping I could get some re-assurance.

My first semester I took two online classes that were going to count toward my prerequisites for the program. My instructors were rarely available so I ended up withdrawing from one (ENG 101) and getting an incomplete for another (General Psychology). The semester that just passed I took on campus. I worked hard and ended up passing the semester with all As and Bs but one C. My cumulative GPA is 3.0. I am very determined to succeed.

I would love to work on the L&D, Mother/Baby unit, or in a children's hospital with pediatric oncology. My world revolves around children. I have applied for a job shadowing program at a local hospital. I have been told, however, that I would not be good for nursing because I have a very soft heart and I am a little iffy about wounds/gore. However, I have seen 3 babies be born and I believe I can handle delivery. I think I am over-reacting a bit. But would love to hear from other nurses.

Thank you!