Path to Nursing

[TiniestLights]

Hi all

I just want to share some thoughts. Allnurses has been such an insanely enlightening forum for me and I have learned so much just by mostly lurking for so long. I want to give a huge shout out to every single person who gives thoughtful, candid, funny, touching, insightful, intelligent, REAL advice and experience on here because it is truly appreciated.

I feel at this point that I have danced around with nursing for long enough. It is my passion and I don't need to question myself any longer. In the past I felt overwhelmed with how long it would take, juggling emotions from personal experience/grief, being a new Mom, etc upon etc. I kept letting a doubting voice whisper that I should pursue something easier, something quicker, something that satisfies external practical situations. Although there is something to be said about that, I believe now that in the long run, internal peace is most meaningful and will help translate to external peace, if that makes sense?

It will take patience, it will be extremely challenging, but I am meant to be a nurse through and through. The sense of urgency I felt is lifting. There is no need to rush. I will take my time, do my best in each class, plod along, learn, and grow. I look forward to my path to becoming an RN.

Okay, sorry this is so long! Anyone who feels like sharing their journey, please feel free!